Child-friendly pub/stop off needed in Newark area. Any suggestions?

[moominsmummy]

We often travel up and down to my parents on the A1 but need a stop off point to eat and give the kids a break - so preferably with some kids activities - either a pub/restaurant with play area or somewhere with swings and slides nearby

don't mind travelling a couple of miles off the A1 to get to a decent place - any suggestions please?

[ElfOnTheTopShelf]

do you know the A52? Its a bit further out than Newark, but in Gamston there is a lovely pub which has an outdoor play area and an indoor area as well, with those jungle gym thingies. Its call The Goose at Gamston

[Lilymaid]

Have you thought of going to Belton House just outside Grantham? Restricted hours in winter when the main house isn't open but it has restaurant facilities suitable for children and a large children's play area plus the gardens.

[mummatoone]

Newark - Roman Way or the Lord Ted
Belton House is Grantham but Fantasic - excellent outdooe aventure play area with little train and great restuarant - healthy, lunch boxes for around £3