We visit the 'commuter's dream' Nottinghamshire market town with great shops and a historic castle

Situated beside the River Trent, Newark is a peaceful town which is rich in history.

The Nottinghamshire town has many historic buildings including St Mary Magdalene Church which is the tallest building in Nottinghamshire.

It’s believed to date back to the Roman times and Newark Castle was particularly important for the Royalists during the English Civil War.

The market town is small and largely quiet with a population of around 30,000, according to the 2021 Census.

It’s 21 miles from Nottingham and 19 miles from Lincoln meaning it has good connections to both cities.

The town is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and a marketplace.

Newark is a relatively affordable place to live and is cheaper than many other parts of the UK.

According to Zoopla, the average house price in Newark is around £229,000, which is considerably less than the national average of £292,000.

Last year, Newark topped a Muddy Stilettos list of the best places to live in Nottinghamshire.

In the video above, we visit Newark to see what the people who live there think makes the town such a great place to call home.