Newark Castle

  • Castle Road, Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, PA14 5NH

  • 01475 741 858
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Prices & times

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Admission prices

Ticket type Online price Walk-up price
Adult (16-64yrs) £7.50 £8.50
Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed) £6.00 £6.80
Child (7-15yrs) £4.50 £5.00
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £15.00 £16.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £21.50 £24.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £25.50 £29.00

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Concession price: this applies if you can show proof that you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. Please note this does not apply to students.

Free and discounted admission

  • Historic Scotland members get free entry to our sites, but please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid membership on arrival. 
    • Not a Member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits.
  • English Heritage, Manx and Cadw members get half price entry in your first year and free entry for renewal and life members. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry.
  • Carers who accompany visitors with disabilities receive free entry. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. Tickets are limited to two carers per transaction.
  • Have a Young Scot card? Pay just £1 to visit this site. Please make an online booking to guarantee entry. You must show your valid Young Scot card on arrival (children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult).  
  • 25% off the standard Adult, Child, or Concession admission price when you book online and arrive car-free by train, bus or bike. Book with code GOOD25 and show your bus/train ticket or bike on arrival.

Opening times

1 April to 30 September: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm).

Closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm (last entry 11.30am). 

Closures

1 October to 31 March.

Adverse weather or other reasons beyond our control may cause a site to close. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are making a long journey. Current unexpected and short term closures

Admission prices and opening times are subject to change.

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Tue to Sat, 10am to last entry at 4pm (closes 4.30pm).
Closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm (last entry at 11.30am).

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Closed

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