The old market town of Newent sits in the wide valley that runs from the Forest of Dean to the Malvern Hills in the centre of a rural district 9 miles north west of Gloucester. It`s history can be traced back to at least the Roman period, they are known to have been active in the area and there is some suggestion that Newent may be on the site of a Roman industrial settlement. Newent`s location along one of the old Drove roads from Wales, a twice weekly market and a twice yearly fair (from the 13th century onwards) ensured its prosperity and attracted new industries to the town; a glassworks in 1600 worked by French Huguenot refugees, a Cloth Mill in 1608 followed by an Iron Works in 1639. Newent`s town centre contains many 17th century buildings many hidden behind later Georgian facades. The most notable building is the Market House built in 1668 as a butter market. The church of St.Mary`s is on the site of a Saxon church, it has been re-built and restored in various styles; following the collapse of the spire in 1673. When, in 1679, the nave was rebuilt it was re-oriented away fro the alter and towards the pulpit which was placed against the north wall; this was rectified later but left some anomalies. There is a shaft of a Saxon Cross in the porch. A branch off the Gloucester to Hereford Canal reached Newent in 1795 in order to exploit the Newent Coal Field, but not enough coal was produced to justify the construction. Parts of the canal were used by the Great Western Railway when they built the Gloucester to Ledbury in 1885 (the station closed in 1959). The town was absorbed in to the Forest of Dean District in 1975 after some six hundred years of self government. Today Newent is the largest town in north-west Gloucestershire and has become an important shopping centre for the region.
Attraction
Cowdy Gallery
International Centre for Birds of Prey
Shambles Village
Three Choirs Vineyard
Camping
Estate Agent
Holiday Park
Market
Pub and Bar
Black Dog Inn
Red Lion
The George Hotel
The Yew Tree at Cliffords Mesne
Yew Tree
Yew Tree Inn
Restaurant
The George Hotel
The Yew Tree at Cliffords Mesne
Three Choirs Vineyards Hotel
Yew Tree
Self-Catering
The PiggerySports Clubs
Newent (Men's Hockey)
Newent (Women's Hockey)
Newent Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Shops
Flowercraft Of Newent
Hazelfield Garden Centre
Trioscape Garden Centre
Three Choirs Vineyard
The Barn Gallery
Knightsbridge Gallery
Cowdy Gallery
Wyedean Wholefoods
Erol's
Buttery Tea Rooms
Gurneys Family Butcher
Daffodil Cake Shop
Shepherds Deli
Oceanic Wine Brands Ltd
Country Flowers of Newent
Country Flowers
Chamberlains Plant Centre
Roses Country Fayre
Mementos Gift Shop
Gooch Sports & Leisure
Pets Mate
Rainforest Reptiles
Places to Stay near Newent
The George Hotel (0.09 miles)
The Piggery (1.37 miles)
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Three Choirs Vineyards Hotel (1.98 miles)
One of England's leading vineyards, now offers visitors the chance to stay and enjoy this beautiful location.The hotel has been built on a ridge overlooking the 75 acres of vineyards and every bedroom and the ... More | visit website
Malswick Mill (2.45 miles)
A relaxing warm welcome, luxuriously appointed en-suite accomodation and stunningly beautiful setting awaits all our guests. The Mill Bar/Restaurant is the perfect place to meet people or just relax overlooking the grounds, gardens, lakes and ... More | visit website
Harts Farm Barn (3.33 miles)
New House Farm (3.39 miles)
The Dark Cottages & Lodge (3.82 miles)
Dark Barn Lodge (3.82 miles)
Over 400 years old, this listed barn had been carefully restored to offer modern facilities whilst retaining the charm of yesteryear.
Set with in 32 acres of picturesque countryside, this family ... More
Farmers Boy Inn (4.18 miles)
The Farmers Boy Inn (4.18 miles)
Set In the Gloucestershire Countryside this Award winning 17th Century Inn with Oak Beams & open Log Fires has something for everyone. A home from home family atmosphere,weather its a ... More
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