St Mary Magdalene Church, Newark-on-Trent — Local services in Newark and Sherwood

A big church in the main town centre. Toilets advertised though they were not open when I went in. Wheelchair/pushchair accessible via ramps. There looked to be a cafe and there was some people sat at the tables, I couldn’t tell if it was open as looked very dark in the corner where the cafe is, could benefit from some lighting if possible though I know the church already costs £550 a day to keep open & maintained.

They are operating a children’s coat drive there also which is lovely to see and I hope it helps those struggling to keep their children warm. You can light a candle for 20p and they have some...

A beautiful piece of stunning history set in the centre of town... Sit in the beautiful church gardens and take in the scenery and watch the adorable little squirrels play chase, climb trees and find and bury nuts ready for winter. Visit the edge of the gardens and look up at the church and you can see the cannon ball hole where we (Newark on Trent) shot our own during the civil war... Visit the church on Monday afternoon for FREE tea, cake, chat and company. Lovely place steeped in history ready to...

This is a magnificent church. A minor Cathedral in proportions. With one of the very tallest spires in England. Set behind the spacious Georgian Market square (south of the church) with large gardens to the north. Present vicar, David, delivers interesting sermons that may challenge 'pedestrian'-churchgoers.And why not? Strong and competent choir, large set of bells rung regularly. A gem of a building in this riverside town known traditionally as the Gate...