The careful refurbishment of The Woolpack into The Prince Rupert took over 18 months of hard work. To turn proprietor Michael Thurlby's vision into reality involved a great deal of patience and drive combined with careful planning, coordination and cooperation from English Heritage, Newark Council and a number of specialist contractors who all worked together to create the establishment that is enjoyed today.
The slide show below is a visual journey of the transformation from The Woolpack to The Prince Rupert, including the discovery and restoration of many of the fantastic 15th century architectural features. Great traditional British pubs are not built overnight, they are a labour of love, steeped in history, full of stories and thriving with character.
An overview of the history of the pub, Prince Rupert and the Civil war can be found here
Landlords Tony and Heidi Yale
Can we show you around?
Hello we are Tony and Heidi Yale, Landlord and Landlady of the Prince Rupert. If you would like to have a look around our historic pub, then please take a look at our online tour.
We are passionate about running a pub with a welcoming and friendly vibe that delivers no less than 5 great real ales and good wine to match our quality food, served at lunch and in the evenings.
So come to Newark and join us, and Prince Rupert for good food, quality drinks and a great atmosphere in an historic building.
