History Tour of Newent including St. Mary's Church
Market House, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1PS
The walk will start from the seventeenth century black and white Market House and end inside St Mary's church. Many historic listed buildings are to be found in the main streets from half timbered Tudor dwellings to grand Georgian and Victorian houses as well as the quaint shambles. Newent also boasts a plaque marking the Newent-born Joe Meek (of ‘Telstar’ fame) as well as the more recently decorated gold post box, celebrating the Olympic achievements of local equestrienne Charlotte Dujardin and, until July 2017, the longest cul-de-sac in Europe (Foley Road). There has been a church on the site of St Mary's since Saxon times. Tea, coffee and cake will be served at the conclusion of the tour.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1400
- Thursday 18 September:
- 1400
Location & directions
Market House, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1PS
- Contact on day:
- Rev Canon Simon Mason
- Telephone number:
- +441531821641
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- Please book through the Forest of Dean heritage open days website.
- Booking website:
- https://www.forestofdeanheritageopendays.org.uk/booking/
Additional information
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
