Model Shop Near Me | Access Models — UK-Wide Delivery

Model Shop Near Me | Access Models — UK-Wide Online Delivery

If you've searched "model shop near me", you've found the right place. Access Models is the UK's leading specialist hobby shop — based in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, but shipping to every corner of the UK. Whether you're local or ordering from Scotland, Wales or the South of England, we deliver fast. We also serve walk-in customers from across the East Midlands: Nottingham, Lincoln, Grantham, Mansfield, Sleaford, Retford, Worksop, Loughborough, and everywhere in between.

If you're within an hour of Newark, we're worth the drive. If you're further afield, we ship nationwide — so wherever you are in the UK, you can order online and get your models delivered to your door.

Who We Are

Access Models is a proper specialist model and hobby shop. We're not a toy department in a larger retailer, not a pop-up market stall, not a shop that sells a bit of everything. We're a dedicated hobby store, stocked by people who actually do this — who build models, run RC cars, paint Warhammer armies, and plan model railway layouts for fun.

Our store is at 43-45 Castlegate, Newark-on-Trent, NG24 1BE. We've been serving the East Midlands modelling community for years, and we stock one of the broadest ranges of hobby products in the region. If you've been looking for a model shop you can rely on — with genuine stock, genuine expertise, and genuine service — this is it.

What We Stock

Model Railway

Our model railway section is one of the best in the Midlands. We stock OO gauge and N gauge from Hornby, Bachmann, Peco, Gaugemaster, Kato, and more. Locomotives, rolling stock, track, points, controllers, decoder chips, and a comprehensive range of scenic accessories. Whether you're building your first layout or expanding a collection built over decades, we can help you find what you need.

We also stock dedicated N gauge and OO gauge products — and we can order in specific items if we don't have exactly what you're looking for on the shelf.

Radio Control Cars

RC cars, buggies, crawlers, and touring cars — we stock a proper radio control range from brands including Tamiya and Team Corally. Alongside the vehicles themselves, we carry parts, electronics, batteries, chargers, motor upgrades, and body shells. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first car or an experienced builder chasing performance gains, we've got what you need and the knowledge to go with it.

Warhammer & Miniature Games

Looking for Warhammer near you? We stock a solid range of Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar products, including box sets, individual sprues, paints, primers, brushes, tools, and basing materials. Our team are hobbyists — they can help you plan an army, choose colours, or figure out what you actually need to start playing. If you're near the East Midlands and looking for an alternative to travelling to a Games Workshop store, we're a great option.

Airfix, Revell & Plastic Model Kits

Classic plastic model kits are at the heart of what we do. We carry Airfix, Revell, Tamiya, Dragon, Trumpeter, and more, across aircraft, military vehicles, armour, ships, cars, and figures. From a beginner's first Spitfire kit to a serious museum-quality armour build, we stock the range. If you grew up gluing models together and you're ready to rediscover the hobby — or if you've never stopped — come and browse our shelves.

Paints, Tools & Supplies

We carry a comprehensive range of modelling paints from Vallejo, Citadel, Tamiya, Humbrol, AK Interactive, and Mission Models — hundreds of colours across multiple ranges. Alongside paints: airbrushes, primers, varnishes, brushes, glue, sanding tools, scribers, putty, weathering products, and panel line washes. We also stock a range of scenic materials for diorama and layout building.

Where We Cover

We're perfectly positioned to serve modellers across a wide area of the East Midlands and beyond. Here are some of the places our customers regularly travel from:

  • Nottingham — approximately 25 miles via the A46, around 25 minutes
  • Lincoln — approximately 25 miles via the A46, around 30 minutes
  • Grantham — approximately 18 miles via the A1, around 20 minutes
  • Mansfield — approximately 20 miles via the A617, around 30 minutes
  • Retford — approximately 15 miles via the A1, around 20 minutes
  • Worksop — approximately 20 miles, around 30 minutes
  • Sleaford — approximately 18 miles via the A17, around 25 minutes
  • Grantham — approximately 18 miles, around 20 minutes
  • Loughborough — approximately 35 miles via the A46, around 40 minutes
  • Doncaster — approximately 30 miles via the A1, around 35 minutes
  • Derby — approximately 35 miles, around 45 minutes
  • Leicester — approximately 40 miles via the A46, around 45 minutes

Newark-on-Trent sits at a natural crossroads in the East Midlands — the A1 and A46 run right through or alongside the town, making it accessible from a huge catchment area.

Why Access Models?

A lot of local model shops have closed over the years. The ones that survive — and the ones worth visiting — do so because they offer something an online retailer can't.

Breadth of stock. We carry products across multiple hobby categories. Model railways, RC, Warhammer, kits, paints — all under one roof. That's unusual. Most shops specialise in one or two categories. We've built a range that serves a broad community of modellers, which means your trip is less likely to be wasted.

Real expertise. The people who work here build things, paint things, drive RC cars. Ask a question and you'll get a genuine, informed answer — not a vague response or a shrug. We can help with everything from layout planning to paint compatibility to which RC kit is right for a beginner.

In-person buying. Some things you need to see and hold. The scale of a kit, the actual shade of a paint colour, the quality of a model — you simply can't judge these from a website. Walking into a well-stocked shop and spending 20 minutes browsing often results in better purchasing decisions than an hour of scrolling online.

Community. A model shop is more than a retail outlet. It's a place where enthusiasts meet, swap tips, show off their builds, and get inspired. We've built a genuine community around Access Models, both in store and through our online community hub. Come and be part of it.

We Ship Nationwide

Not local? No problem. We ship to every corner of the UK. Our online store at accessmodels.co.uk carries the bulk of our range, and we offer competitive postage rates. Every order is packed carefully — we know how fragile some of this stuff is, and we treat your order the way we'd want our own treated.

If you're somewhere in the UK that doesn't have a good model shop nearby — and there are plenty of those places — we're here for you. Order online, and we'll get it to you.

Click & Collect

Local enough to visit? Use our click and collect service — order online and pick up at our Castlegate store in Newark, sometimes the same day if the item is in stock. It's ideal if you want to guarantee availability before making the drive.

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Store Information

Address: 43-45 Castlegate, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BE
Phone: 01636 673116
Email: sales@accessmodels.co.uk
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm | Monday & Sunday: Closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Access Models?

We're at 43-45 Castlegate, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BE — in the heart of Newark's town centre, close to Newark Castle and the Market Place. Newark is centrally located in the East Midlands, on the A1/A46 corridor.

Do you ship nationwide?

Yes — we ship to anywhere in the UK. Order from accessmodels.co.uk and we'll deliver to your door with competitive postage rates.

What types of models do you sell?

We sell model railways (OO and N gauge), radio control cars and parts, Warhammer miniatures and paints, plastic model kits (Airfix, Revell, Tamiya), and a full range of paints, tools, and modelling supplies.

Can I click and collect from Newark?

Yes — click and collect is available at our Castlegate store. Items in stock can sometimes be ready the same day.

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm. Closed Monday and Sunday. Bank holiday hours may vary — call 01636 673116 to confirm.

How far is Access Models from Nottingham, Lincoln, and Grantham?

Nottingham is approximately 25 miles (25 minutes via A46). Lincoln is approximately 25 miles (30 minutes via A46). Grantham is approximately 18 miles (20 minutes via A1). All routes are on fast A-roads.

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