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The Farndon Boathouse was formerly known as The New Ferry Restaurant and has just under-gone a major redevelopment & refurbishment programme. This part new-build and extensive renovation project is in the style of an old boathouse that has been tastefully converted into a modern eatery!

Built using many natural materials, clad in wood, warehouse-style lighting, chunky exposed roof trusses, stone floors and an abundance of glass and by-fold doors, this building sits wonderfully well on the banks of the River Trent.

The Farndon Boathouse re-opened in the summer of 2008 as a fashionable, bar and eatery, serving fresh modern food, using local produce and at most reasonable prices. Since our very successful opening launch, we have already

Natural England works for people, places and nature, to enhance biodiversity, landscapes and wildlife in rural, urban, coastal and marine areas; promote access, recreation and public well-being; and contribute to the way natural resources are managed so that they can be enjoyed now and in the future.

Natural England works to ensure that the use and management of the natural environment is more sustainable.

It brings together advice and funding to promote farming and land management practices that benefit wildlife and encourage biodiversity.

Natural England is the Government’s statutory adviser on landscape, with responsibility for landscape designations such as National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Heritage Coasts.

Natural England is also concerned with England’s future landscapes, with involvement in planning policy and a range of environmental land management projects.

The Newark branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England.

A fantatsic group who monitor all planning application in our local area & region.

They fight regular campaigns on large & small issues, attempting to protect the character of our towns from the damage of unconstrained over development.