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in the county of Gloucestershire

View from Newent churchyard, Gloucestershire

About Newent

This gracious market town is set in glorious countryside, and springtime sees the leafy lanes that snake around the town a riot of vivid yellow as wild daffodils carpet grassed verges and fields. Here and there, an ancient red brick farmhouse stands serenly, as if watching time pass it by, while in the surrounding meadows cattle and sheep graze contentedly. Newent is an old town, it has a long history and was the scene of turbulence at the time of the Civil War. Royalists removed lead from the church roof and used it to make bullets to fend off the Roundheads, this was in 1644. Later in 1674, the church collapsed, destroying most of the nave. It was only to be rebuilt when Charles II granted the use of wood from the nearby Forest of Dean. The town has a lovely old market house, timber-framed and dates from the 16th-century, it is remarkably well preserved. Situate around the square are handsome houses of the 18th-century. There is a museum here and several other places of interest and although genteel, there is an air of liveliness. The town has interesting shops including craft, and antiques. There are good inns and restaurants. A short distance away there is an English vineyard which makes excellent wine and welcomes visitors.

Newent is close to several famous towns and villages; the ancient border town of Monmouth is a short drive away so too is Much Marcle and the quiet village of Eastnor with it's 19th-century castle and lovely parkland is within easy driving distance.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Newent

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	Newent Golf Club and Lodges Newent, Gloucestershire, England (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction N) Less than 4 miles from Junction 3 of the M50 road and 1 mile from Newent town, the family-run Newent Golf Club and B&B boasts a bar and en suite bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. Each room has its own entran... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00
	Three Choirs Bed & Breakfast Newent, Gloucestershire, England (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction N) This picturesque vineyard estate offers spacious rooms with lovely views overlooking the vines in the valley. It has an award-winning restaurant, and a wine shop. Wine tasting and winery tours can be ... More info and book online.. Price from £145.00
	Malswick Mill Bed and Breakfast Newent, Gloucestershire, England (2.1 miles, 3.5 km, direction E) With free river and lake fishing within Malswick Mill’s grounds, this 19th-century bed and breakfast also has an on-site bar. All rooms have a private entrance and free Wi-Fi access. Full English an... More info and book online.. Price from £27.00
	Dark Barn Lodge Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE) Set in the Cotswolds countryside the Dark Barn is a 10-minute drive from Gloucester. This 400-year old hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and large rooms that each feature a private bathroom.... More info and book online.. Price from £33.00
	The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House Longhope, Gloucestershire, England (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW) Located on the beautiful Gloucestershire and Herefordshire border, The Farmers Boy is a 17th-century country inn. Family owned, this award-winning inn offers charming accommodation.... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00

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Nearby travel help

M50 Junction 3	(3.4 miles, 5.4 km, direction W)
M50 Junction 2	(5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NE)
Ledbury Station	(7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction N)
Gloucester Station	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SE)
Bristol International Airport	(40.0 miles, 64.4 km, direction S)
Birmingham International Airport	(46.0 miles, 74.0 km, direction NE)
Newent to London	(102.0 miles, 164.2 km, direction E)