Museums · South West England
Newent
In or near Luxley.
Newent — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Pauline Eccles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newent is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Newent is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases local history and culture, providing insights into the region's heritage. The museum is a key resource for understanding the historical context of Newent and its surroundings.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
Description
The town is home to an orchestra, founded in 1940, a choral society, and several other amateur musical and performing groups. Traditionally, May Day was celebrated by morris dancing on the summit of nearby May Hill at dawn, after which the dancers would process into Newent. Between 2007 and 2014, a Joe Meek festival was held in venues around the town. Artist Paul Nash took a collection of photographs around Carswalls Farm, Upleadon, Newent in the late 1930s or early 1940s that are held in the archives of the Tate.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9300, -2.4000
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Newent
- Postcode
- GL18 1SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
Sources
- wikipedia: Newent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Shepard Monument, In The Churchyard, About 12 Metres South East Of South East Corner Of South Aisle, Church Of St Mary
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Tayler Monument, In The Churchyard, About 18 Metres Along Path To South From South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary
Tayler Monument, In The Churchyard, About 18 Metres Along Path To South From South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary
Astman Monument In The Churchyard, About 5 Metres South East Of South Chancel Porch, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Roston Monument, In The Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of South East Corner Of The Tower, Church Of St Mary
Roston Monument, In The Churchyard, About 8 Metres South Of South East Corner Of The Tower, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Hartland Monument In The Churchyard,About 9 1/2 Metres South Of The Tower, Church Of St Mary
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Loveridge Monument, In The Churchyard, About 8 Metres East North East Of North East Corner Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary
Loveridge Monument, In The Churchyard, About 8 Metres East North East Of North East Corner Of Chancel, Church Of St Mary — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kin
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newent?
- Newent is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL18 1SG), in the parish of Newent.
- What is Newent?
- Newent — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newent?
- Drivers can use postcode GL18 1SG.
- Is Newent a protected site?
- Yes — Newent is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Newent?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL18 1SG. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.