Town Hall Museum & Art Gallery — Attraction in Newark and Sherwood

What a gem. On the first floor (you need to ask to see it) there is an absolutely stunning ballroom. I had no idea and was not expecting anything so magnificent. Designed by John Carr and built in 1776. It has the mayoral offices and the "tiny house". The guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. Gilded columns, "wedgewood" plasterwork and original colouring - restored in the 1980s. Available to hire - stunning!!! In the attached museum and art gallery see the proclamation chair - and various paraphernalia of the town council. Art displayed from many wonderful artists including William Nicholson and...

Not the largest but something of an undiscovered gem. We had only gone In to check out the William Nicholson pictures, but the guide ended up giving us a tour of the whole building including the lovely refurbished ballroom and the mayor's regalia room and the narrowest house in Newark. Lots of local artists, and a great view of the Market Place Check it out cos...

Terrific place to visit for a touch of real civic history with some fine art thrown in as well. Best of all is the magnificent Georgian ballroom - quite stunning, and an unparalleled architectural gem. Civil war coinage struck during the sieges is most interesting. Knowledgeable volunteer guides do an amazing...