Newent Area Guide

UK Area Guides

Newent, Gloucestershire

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Living in

Newent is an old town that is located in the county of Gloucestershire, South West England. Situated around 8 miles north-west of Gloucester City on the northern edge of the Royal Forest of Dean, Newent is known for being a charming town with attractive architecture, and a centerpiece of the Old Market Hall, which was built in 1668. The majority of Newent town centre is a conservation area that has retained its original beauty, whilst also having plenty to offer its residents and visitors. Newent is a picturesque town that has long been known for its ever-growing wild daffodils which grow naturally in the woods and meadows around the town. Many footpaths are discoverable within Newent for any serious hikers or casual explorers to enjoy.  A wonderful range of properties are available in Newent for renters and buyers who can choose from large detached homes, cottages, terraced homes, and converted apartments. The average property price in Newent is around £300,000, which is below the London average of £530,000, although still fairly high for most families' budgets.

Ratings

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Community

The Newent town centre is filled with some great places to visit, some of which include The Shambles Shopping Village, Cowdy Glass Gallery, and Newent Lake, which are all within easy walking distance to one another. The town has many pubs, restaurants, and cafes within the area as well as attractions for all to enjoy. Some other popular entertainment hotspots consist of the Three Choirs Vineyard, the Newent Friday Market, and the Millennium Arboretum.

Safety

Newent has been recorded as a relatively safe town that is home to friendly residents. However, as with most other towns and cities, there is room for improvement, especially during the evening when there may be rowdier crowds are about.

Parking

A good amount of parking can be found in Newent. Some of the local short-term hourly paid parking options include Ford House Lakes Parking, May Hill Car park, and Newent Arboretum. Those looking for long-term parking for either convenience or work obligations can use the sites of JustPark, Parkopedia, and Yourparkingspace, for either a daily or monthly fee.

Nightlife

Newent offers residents minimal nightlife with mainly pub and restaurant options available n the town centre. Some of the most popular venues consist of Kings Arms Town and Country Pub, Cobblers, and Black Dog Pub, and those looking for more of a lively evening can head to the local areas of Gloucester, Cheltenham, or Worcester.

Family Friendly

Families have very few schools to choose from within Newent, with 3 ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated schools and 1 ‘Requires Improvement’ Ofsted-rated school. For students searching for further and higher education, they have the nearest options of Hartpury University and Hartpury College, Gloucestershire College, and University of Gloucestershire.

Pet Friendly

Pet owners not only have a variety of accommodations available in Newent that are likely to be suitable for themselves and their furry friends, but also have plenty of large green spaces to enjoy in and around the town. Dog walkers and adventurers can explore the local areas of Newent Arboretum, Snoopys Dog Park, and Newent Lake.

Transport

Ledbury Train station is the nearest station to Newent at 7.80 miles away. Ledbury station is mainly served by the West Midlands Trains and Great Western Railway services, which provide residents with frequent direct and connecting trains. Some of the most popular destinations reachable by Ledbury station are Birmingham New Street- 1hr 12m, Gloucester- 1hr 35m, Cardiff Central- 1hr 44m, and London Paddington- 2hrs 45m. The nearest airport to Newent is Bristol (BRS) Airport at 40.1 miles away, which is reachable by car in 1 hour 24 minutes via the M5. Buses also serve the area for local travel.