Newstead Abbey House & Gardens

A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire. Founded as a monastic house in the late 12th century, Newstead became the seat of the Byron family in 1540 and was home to the poet Lord Byron from 1808 to 1814.

Inside the Abbey there is much to explore including medieval cloisters, Victorian room settings, and the poet's private apartments.

The gardens and parkland at Newstead Abbey cover more than 300 acres with paths that meander past lakes, ponds and waterfalls. The gardens have something to offer in all seasons, with spectacular displays of colour from the rhododendrons in late spring to the Japanese maples in autumn. The formal gardens are the perfect place for a stroll, a real escape from the hectic pace of city life.

Contact details:
Newstead Abbey House & Gardens
Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 8NA
Tel: 01623 455900
Email: natalie.court@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
www.newsteadabbey.org.uk