Newnham

Parish in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England

Coordinates:51.794, -2.464
OS grid ref:SO 68 10
Dialling code: 01594 (Lydney)
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Situated on the banks of the River Severn within the western edge of the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire in England, Newnham is a small riverside village and civil parish whose position on the tidal Severn made it a modest but busy local port for timber, coal and other goods. The landscape around the village mixes ancient woodland, farmland and broad estuary, so there are still visible reminders of riverside industry in old wharves and boatyards and plenty of wildlife and riverside walks to enjoy.

Today Newnham retains a close-knit community feel with village amenities, a couple of pubs and local events; the economy blends small-scale farming, tourism and commuting to nearby towns. Its historic ties to seafaring and forest industries give the place a lived-in, historic character rather than a purely modern commuter settlement.

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Example postcodes in Newnham

GL14 1AP, GL14 1BX, GL14 1DP, GL14 1AH, GL14 1BS, GL14 1DG, GL14 1AQ, GL14 1DY, GL14 1BB … See all

Transport links

  • Bristol Airport 30.5 miles
  • Cardiff Airport 46.7 miles
  • Parkend Railway Station 4.4 miles
  • Norchard Railway Station 5.2 miles

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Schools in Newnham

  • Newnham St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Flaxley Abbey Historic site 3 miles
  • Forest of Dean Forest 3.8 miles
  • Cuckoo Wood Forest 10.5 miles
  • Old Park wood Forest 11.3 miles
  • Ninewells Wood Forest 11.6 miles
  • The New Lawn Stadium 11.9 miles
  • Kingswood Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles
  • Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles
  • Harewood Estate 14.3 miles
  • Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 14.3 miles
  • Hoar Wood Forest 14.8 miles
  • Cotswold Hills Hill 14.8 miles