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Newent Tourist Information


Newent is the smallest of the four towns in the Forest of Dean District and lies in the North West corner of the county of Gloucestershire, known for many years as the capital of the Ryelands.

The name appears in the Doomsday Book as 'Noent'. Sandwiched between the Malvern Hills and tree covered slopes of the Forest of Dean, it is known for its 17th century half-timbered Market House and St. Mary's Church which dates back to Norman times. Listed buildings can also be found in the main street.

At Newent you will find the National Birds of Prey Centre, the Shambles Museum, and St. Anne's Vineyard.



 

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What's near Newent

Attractions:
  Shambles Victorian Village  <1 Mile
  National Birds of Prey Centre  1 Mile
  Eastnor Castle  7 Miles
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Towns:
  Upleadon  2 Miles
  Pauntley  2 Miles
  Aston Ingham  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Bairstow Eves Countrywide  7 Miles
  Jonathan Preece and Co  7 Miles
  Parrys  7 Miles
Hotels:
  Chase Classic Hotel  7 Miles
  The Kings Head Hotel  8 Miles
  The Royal Hotel  8 Miles
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Bed and Breakfast:
  Newent Golf Club and B&B  1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  The Parlour  4 Miles
  Harvest Cottage  6 Miles
  Shire Horse Cottage  6 Miles
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Campsites:
  Doward Park Campsite  12 Miles
  Bracelands Caravan & Camping Site  12 Miles
  Christchurch Caravan & Camping Site  12 Miles

Cinema: Cineworld Gloucester  8 Miles

TIC: Newent Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01531 822468  1 Mile


Attractions near Newent
Shambles Victorian Village (< 1 Mile)*
The old buildings, many of them pre-Victorian, contain an amazing collection of Victoriana, from the well to do drapers house to the simple gardener's cottage.
National Birds of Prey Centre (1 Mile)*
The National Birds of Prey Centre is situated on the outskirts of Newent, Gloucestershire. It is home to the most significant Birds of Prey Collection in the world. There are 110 aviaries and about 85 species.
Eastnor Castle (7 Miles)*
In the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake, this fairy-tale castle is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Newent
Upleadon Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Pauntley Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Aston Ingham Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Newent
Chase Classic Hotel (7 Miles)*
Set in private grounds in beautiful Ross-on-Wye. All bedrooms are individually appointed with some enjoying views of the surrounding grounds and gardens. The hotel restaurant is renowned for its fine cuisine.
The Kings Head Hotel (8 Miles)*
Situated in the most picturesque street in the market town of Ross-on-Wye, this 14th century inn maintains many of its original features, including oak beams and a large stone fireplace.
The Royal Hotel (8 Miles)*
Standing high above the horseshoe bend of the River Wye, the Royal enjoys some of the best views of the surrounding countryside. Situated near the town centre the hotel is ideally located to explore Goodrich Castle, Monmouth and the Brecon Beacons.
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Self Catering near Newent
The Parlour (4 Miles)*
Newly converted 4 Star,milking parlour in the grounds of 17th century Home Farmhouse.The Parlour is set in a rural village, ideal base for short breaks, business trips and holidays. The Parlour offers: One bedroom (with 1 Double & 1 Singl
Harvest Cottage (6 Miles)*
Harvest is one of three adjoining cottages in a converted threshing barn. Harvest and Shire Horse cottages sleep upto 6 people. Cider Apple cottage sleeps upto 4 people. Together all three cottages sleep upto 16 people.
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