Welcome to Newent

Newent is a small market town located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The town is situated on the River Leadon and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for tourists. The town has a rich history, with evidence of Roman occupation and a medieval market square. Today, Newent is a thriving community with a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs.

One of the main attractions in Newent is the Market House, which dates back to the 16th century. The building was originally used as a market hall and is now a museum, showcasing the town's history and heritage. Another popular attraction is the Newent Lake and Park, which offers a peaceful retreat for visitors. The park features a lake, picnic areas, and a children's play area, making it a great place for families to spend a day out.

Newent is also known for its annual Onion Fayre, which takes place in September. The event celebrates the town's onion-growing heritage and features a range of activities, including live music, street performers, and a market selling local produce. The Onion Fayre attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a highlight of the town's calendar. Overall, Newent is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Glebe Infants School Foundation School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tony Larner	Glebe Way Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BL 01531820700 School Website
Picklenash Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tony Larner	Ross Road Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BG 01531820589 School Website
Newent Community School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Burke	Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1QF 01531820550 School Website
Pauntley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Larner	Pool Hill Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1LL 01531820053 School Website
Tibberton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Wilson	Orchard Rise Tibberton Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3AQ 01452790469 School Website
Gorsley Goffs Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diana Atkinson	Gorsley Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 7SE 01989720321 School Website
Ann Cam Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Bayfield Gardens Dymock Gloucestershire GL18 2BH 1531890424 School Website
Redmarley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Redmarley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3HS 01531650277 School Website
Huntley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Curtis	Ross Road Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3EX 01452830510 School Website
Hope Brook C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Severn	Church Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0LL 01452830558 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 7.91 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 8.45 Miles

Colwall Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN 10.65 Miles

Great Malvern Station Approach, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AL 12.92 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 13.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Leadon Vale Taxis 01531 822465 Culver Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1DB 0.12 Miles
Keith's Kars 01452 830213 Main Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DZ 4.09 Miles
Bentley Chauffeur Drive 01989 750140 Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX 5.10 Miles
Martins Private Hire 07508 848989 8 Poole Ground, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8NA 5.83 Miles
Quicksilver Cars Ltd 01452 529973 The Firs The Village, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1PA 7.33 Miles
Simons Taxi 01989 568629 63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB 7.42 Miles
A1 Daztaxis 01989 768738 Highways Gray Tree, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HY 7.59 Miles
Somerville Private Hire 01531 552001 Heather Bank, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JE 7.59 Miles
S R Taxis 01989 566246 5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN 7.60 Miles
Alans Taxis 01989 563297 A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE 7.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Health Centre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newent Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lakeside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watery Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glebe Estate No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Onslow Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ross Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Tythings No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newent Business Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Culver Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Newent No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malswick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Holts Health Centre 01531 820689	The Holts Health Centre Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BA
Staunton & Corse Surgery 01452 840228	The Surgery,Gloucester Rd Corse, Staunton Gloucester GL19 3RB
Mitcheldean Surgery 01594 542270	Mitcheldean Surgery Brook Street Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0AU
Drybrook Surgery 01594 542239	The Surgery Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JE
Ledbury Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St. Katherines Surgery Market Street Ledbury HR8 2AQ

Local Stores

Manchester House
High Street
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1AN
01531 822480
Store Website
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SPAR - Newent
1 Broad Street
Newent
GL18 1AQ
01531 820217
Store Website

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millpark Veterinary Centre
Cleeve Mill Business Park Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1AZ 01531 820258 millparkvetsnewent@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.45 miles
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Soulmate Vet Rehab
Unit 7 Staunton Court Business Park Ledbury Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3QS Website 4.23 miles
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Sundean Hartpury
Gloucester Road Hartpury Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3BG 01452 700086 hartpury@petsbarn.co.uk Website 4.90 miles
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Bristol Veterinary Centre T/A Vets Barn
Harts Barn Farm Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0QD 01452 830086 longhope@vetsbarn.co.uk Website 5.27 miles
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Ab Europe Limited
Aubreys Farm Albright Lane Bromsberrow Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RZ 01531 651 210 alice@abreeds.co.uk 5.65 miles
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Church Road Veterinary Centre
Unit 30 The Willows Steadings Business Centre, Church Road Maisemore Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 8EY 01452 941630 info@churchroadvets.co.uk Website 6.31 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages Hollybush Ledbury Lancashire HR8 1EU 7.97 miles Grid Ref: So 760380 From Welland Take The B4208 South Towards Gloucester. You Enter The Open Area Of Castlemorton Common. At The End Of This Straight Section Of Road Turn Right- If You Pass A Pub You Have Gone Too Far. Carry Along Narrow Track For 3/4 Mile

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Haresfield Beacon
There Are Several Routes You Can Take Once At The Beacon. You Can Either Walk Across The Fields To The Viewing Point, This Walk Is Fairly Flat. You Can Also Walk In The Woods Which Has Several Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Easy Pace To A Longer Hilly Path. Haresfield Ln 11.15 miles Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take

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Painswick Beacon
Beautiful Walk With Stunning Views. You Do Need To Be Mindful Of The Golfers, Who Are Very Tolerant Of The Odd Dog Who Wants To Chase The Ball. Painswick Beacon Painswick 12.48 miles

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Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland. 2 Braceland Cottages Braceland Coleford GL16 7NP 12.83 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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Edge Valley Of Gloucester
A Walk Through The Woods Along The Side Of A Spur In The Valley Of Gloucester. Established Tracks Available But Always Best To Create Your Own. Cotswold Way Stroud GL6 6PR 12.85 miles

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Crickley Hill Country Park
There Are Many Walks In The Park With More Crowded And More Secluded Areas. It Can Be Quite Busy At The Weekend - But We Love The Site For Its Amazing Nature And The Views Into Gloucestershire And Across To The Malvern Hills. For Solitude Go On A Rainy Day During The Week! Cotswold Way Lancashire 14.39 miles The Park Is Closed In The Evening. It Is An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty And Sometimes There Is A Little Ice Cream Van There. Quite Busy On The Weekends And Check Out Where The Organic Gras Mowers Are (Heard Of Peaceful Cows). Property Managed By National Trust.

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