Sparrow Lane Park is an established, gated residential park in High Marnham, near Newark in Nottinghamshire, created exclusively for the over-50s. Set close to the River Trent in a quiet, rural spot, it offers bungalow-style park homes in landscaped grounds with a calm, community feel. Anyone looking for park homes for sale at Sparrow Lane Park will find a small, well-kept estate where day-to-day living is simpler, safer and lower maintenance than many traditional bricks-and-mortar homes.

Sparrow Lane Park: setting and day-to-day living

Sparrow Lane Park sits in High Marnham, a village on the River Trent surrounded by open countryside and farmland. The park is private and gated, with detached park homes laid out along landscaped roads, giving a residential feel rather than anything like a holiday park.

Day to day, residents have riverside walks and a village pub within easy reach, with Tuxford, Newark-on-Trent and Lincoln all close enough for supermarkets, healthcare, shops and leisure. Road links connect to the A1 and wider network, while trains from Newark Northgate run to London King’s Cross in around 1 hour 20–30 minutes, service dependent. The overall feel is rural and peaceful, but not isolated.

Buying at Sparrow Lane Park

• Residential park homes: Sparrow Lane Park is a fully residential park of detached, single-storey park homes for permanent living.
• Over-50s community: The park is designed for the over-50s, which helps create a quieter, more settled community of residents at a similar life stage.
• Family-run estate: As a privately run park, Sparrow Lane Park has a more personal, small-estate feel than many larger developments.

Life at Sparrow Lane Park

Life at Sparrow Lane Park tends to revolve around simple routines and a slower pace: morning walks by the Trent, gardening, calling in at the village pub, and trips into Tuxford, Newark or Lincoln for shopping and appointments. The gated entrance, landscaped setting and over-50s profile mean the park feels calm and neighbourly, with residents who are largely settled and long-term.

Nearby & Getting Around

• Location: High Marnham, near Newark, Nottinghamshire.
• Sat nav: NG23 6SH.
• River & village: The River Trent and local pub are a short walk away, offering riverside walks and a local meeting point.

Local towns:

• Tuxford – for everyday shops, health centre and services.
• Newark-on-Trent – for supermarkets, wider shopping, leisure and rail.
• Lincoln – for city amenities, culture and days out.
• Nature & days out: Local countryside, nature reserves and family attractions are within an easy drive, useful for visiting friends and grandchildren.
• Road links: Good access towards the A1 and wider East Midlands network.
• Rail: Newark Northgate station has direct services to London and other major destinations (London around 1 hour 20–30 minutes, service dependent).

FAQs about Sparrow Lane Park, Newark

Is Sparrow Lane Park a residential or holiday park?

Sparrow Lane Park is a fully residential park of detached park homes, not a holiday park. Homes are intended as main residences for eligible over-50s.

What age group is Sparrow Lane Park for?

The park is designed for the over-50s, so residents are mainly people who are semi-retired or retired and looking for a quieter, low-maintenance home.

Is Sparrow Lane Park gated?

Yes. Sparrow Lane Park is a gated development, which adds to the sense of privacy and security on park.

What is the setting like around Sparrow Lane Park?

The park is in a rural location close to the River Trent, with countryside and riverside walks nearby and easy access by car to Tuxford, Newark and Lincoln for everyday services.

Can I go walking or fishing nearby?

There are riverside walks and public rights of way in the surrounding area, and some stretches of the Trent are used for fishing and boating. Always check local signage and permissions before fishing.

How do I arrange a viewing at Sparrow Lane Park?

Use the enquiry form on this page to ask about available homes and arrange a viewing; visits are usually by appointment.

Where is Sparrow Lane Park in the UK?

Sparrow Lane Park is in High Marnham, near Newark in Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands, close to the River Trent and within reach of both Newark and Lincoln.