Rhubarb’s Field

The triangular meadow just outside Newark is properly unremarkable at first glance - a patch of grassland with a few trees, the kind of place you'd drive past without a second thought. But Rhubarb's Field has become something of a quiet landmark for the area, and locals will happily point you towards it if you ask. It's the sort of spot walkers drift through rather than make a destination of, though there's nothing wrong with that.

What makes it worth knowing about is its location in the wider Newark landscape. The field sits comfortably between the excellent holiday parks scattered across this corner of Nottinghamshire. If you're staying at New Hall Farm just down the road - or the rather swankier Southwell Retreat Luxury Glamping pods a bit further out - this becomes a useful waypoint for a morning stroll rather than a detour. Families with restless kids might manage twenty minutes here without complaints, though there's no play equipment or obvious attractions, so don't expect them glued to the spot.

Walkers heading towards Southwell or exploring the broader Newark area will find it an easy addition to a ramble. Boat Lane Caravan Park isn't far either, making Rhubarb's Field a natural loop-walk option if you're based at any of these sites. It's free and accessible without fuss. The honest truth: it's pleasant enough ground to cover if you're in the neighbourhood, but not worth a special trip on its own. Best saved for a lazy afternoon when you've got time to kill between park activities.