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The Governor's House This timber framed historic house in Newark was built in 1474. Now home to a family run cafe with freshly prepared cakes, sandwiches & afternoon tea.
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A very warm welcome awaits with lots of seating. Your perfect stop off On the Civil War Trail

29/10/2026

We're so honoured and excited to host a halloween wedding all day on Saturday 31st October. It means the cafe will be closed all day to give the happy couple their privacy. If you need your cinnamon bun fix please come on Friday or Sunday 😍

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27/10/2026

Act now to save the Christmas stress! There are loads of ways to organise your budget to free up money for Christmas. We are having a non-judgemental friendly workshop to help families have a stress free happy Christmas this year.

27/10/2026

What a beautiful evening with for the midnight launch of

We enjoyed tricolour cupcakes, faerie w**e and a bubbling cauldron of anticipation.

For your special event at The Governor's House please visit our website

25/10/2026

What's your favourite? Buns / Rolls ?

Its a bake off!! Both 5* items, What's your favourite?

24/10/2026

“The Medieval Trip Step” — medieval security, no password required! 🏰
Purposely built at a different height or depth from the surrounding steps, it could catch out an unsuspecting visitor, while those familiar with the building knew exactly where to tread. One moment you’re confidently striding through a medieval building… the next, your dignity has arrived before you have!

Think of it as a 500-year-old burglar alarm — with gravity doing all the work. 😄

The quirks of working in a medieval building!

23/10/2026

My very fickle acquaintance Al Gor! Driving me crazy with the way he chooses what's hot and what's not!

22/10/2026

👑 The King Comes to Newark: a Civil War story for children | Read-Along
Come and sit with me for a read-along of The King Comes to Newark, our colouring storybook from The Governor's House Café on Stodman Street, Newark.
Nearly 400 years ago, King Charles I came to Newark during the English Civil War. In this story you'll meet the Cavaliers and the Roundheads, and find out about a big royal argument with Prince Rupert that happened right inside the Governor's House! You'll also hear about the long siege of Newark and the diamond-shaped coins people made from silver cups and plates. 🏰
It's perfect for children aged 4–7.
✏️ Pick up a free colouring book when you visit The Governor's House Café. Can you find all the hidden crowns?
🚽 Fun fact: the café has a super-old long-drop toilet, and it may be one of the oldest in the UK! You'll find it halfway up the second stairs.
🔍 Want to find out more? Visit the National Civil War Centre in Newark and follow the Civil War Trail around the town. Just ask our staff for more information!
😂 Stay until the end for the bloopers! Reading aloud is harder than it looks…
📍 The Governor's House Café, Stodman Street, Newark-on-Trent, NG24

22/10/2026

🎄 Take Control of Christmas – Without the January Money Hangover! 💷

I’m so excited to launch my brand-new Family Budgeting & Christmas Savings Workshop, taking place on 4th November at Governor’s House, Newark.

With Christmas just around the corner, this friendly, practical workshop is designed to help you feel more organised and in control of your money — not just for Christmas, but throughout the year.

We’ll look at simple ways to:

✨ Create a realistic family budget
🎁 Plan your Christmas spending
💷 Start saving towards Christmas in manageable amounts
🛍️ Keep track of presents and festive expenses
📅 Plan ahead for those costs that always seem to sneak up on us
❤️ Take some of the financial stress out of Christmas

I’m also launching my Family Budgeting & Christmas Savings Planner, which you can download from my brand-new My Perfect Planner website.

The planner has been designed to give you one simple place to organise your household budget, savings and Christmas plans — helping you feel calmer, more confident and more in control.

🌟 Workshop: Family Budgeting & Christmas Savings
📅 Date: 4th November
📍 Venue: Governor’s House, Newark, Book on our website www.governorshousecafe.co.uk
💻 Planner: Available to download from the new My Perfect Planner website www.myperfectplanner.co.uk

If you’re ready to make this Christmas feel a little more organised and a lot less financially stressful, I’d love you to join me!

Please like, subscribe and share this video with anyone who might find the workshop or planner helpful. ❤️

21/10/2026

Yum! Homemade chili con carne bubbling away ready to adorn a jacket potato and get covered in melted cheese 😋

Address

23-24 Stodman Street
Newark
NG241AW

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+441636337732

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