Prices & times
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Admission prices
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026:
| 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
- As part of the Comet Festival, there will be free entry to Newark Castle on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June.
- 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).
Opening times
1 April to 27 September: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm).
Closed for lunch 12 noon to 1pm.
Closures
28 September 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.
