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Explore a rediscovered treasure. Great shipyards for a long time eclipsed this castle and its stunning Renaissance details.

As you wander around the castle, spot the exquisite Jacobean details on the exterior that make Newark one of the finest buildings of its time.

Go ‘below stairs’ for a wonderful glimpse into the working lives of the castle’s servants, then peek inside the little bedchamber to see the charming, late 16th-century bed-press, wall panelling and painted ceiling.

While soak up stunning views over the Firth of Clyde, you might contrast the castle's beauty with the notoriety of its most famous noble resident, Sir Patrick Maxwell.

A stone castle wall with four windows
A long piece of sandstone carved with lettering
A long, cut out slit into the sandstone wall of a castle

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