National Holocaust Museum was the brainchild of Stephen and James Smith who visited Israel’s national Holocaust Museum in 1991. They were stunned and challenged by the information gathered during their journey and knew, on their return to the UK, that the Holocaust had to be taught, discussed and understood by all, especially school children.

See their website for information about accessibility.

We will spend 2 hours at the National Holocaust Museum for you to explore at your own pace, before moving on to:

Newark-on-Trent

In Newark you can spend the afternoon as you choose. You might like to explore:

The Market Place, where there is generally a collectors/antiques market every Thursday.

The Governor’s House A diagonal path from the Governor’s House to the south door of the Parish Church was laid so the Governor could walk to the church without soiling his feet. The Market Place has retained this original pattern, with the path marked out by metal studs.

St Mary Magdalene Parish Church Dating back to the 12th century, the church was built up over the centuries and displays fine examples of Transitional Norman, Early English, Decorated Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic architecture.

National Civil War Centre in the town centre sweeps you into a remarkable story of superstitions, serious sibling rivalry and seismic change which has affected the country we live in today. See the realities of 17th century life through the eyes of people who lived it. £7.50 Concessions.

Newark Castle – partially closed until Autumn 2026.

Cost: £22, including £9 National Holocaust Museum entry fee.

Booking: Starts at the DDu3a Monthly Meeting on Wednesday 8th July 2026. Places must be booked and paid for in advance.

Departure and return times: Coach will leave from outside Dronfield Sports Centre at 09:00 prompt and we will leave the destination at 17:00 unless advised otherwise.

Before booking, please see our Booking Arrangements and Terms and Conditions.

This trip is open primarily to DDu3a members – spare tickets will be offered to friends of DDu3a members (who must be u3a members somewhere in the UK).