Newent Market House Museum
Newent Market House, Market Square, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AH
Usually only open Saturday afternoons from Easter to the end of September, we’ll be welcoming visitors every afternoon during the Heritage Open Days, between 1330 and 1600. NOTE: Access is by a flight of stairs only. Newent Market House displays include printed history boards telling the story of Newent from the Bronze Age, Roman and right up to the 21st Century, and many artefacts found locally.
The archaeological finds are fascinating and a delight to visitors. In addition, we have a collection of books for younger visitors, publications by local history groups in nearby villages on display, and a room devoted to celebrating local music-making. This last includes details of the life of innovative early pop musician Joe Meek, who was born in Newent's Market Square, and also about Rutland Boughton, a choral and classical music composer who lived locally.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1330-1600
- Sunday 13 September:
- 1330-1600
- Monday 14 September:
- 1330-1600
- Tuesday 15 September:
- 1330-1600
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 1330-1600
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1330-1600
- Friday 18 September:
- 1330-1600
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1330-1600
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1330-1600
Location & directions
Newent Market House, Market Square, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1AH
- Directions:
- Newent is just off the B4215 between Gloucester and Ross on Wye. The town centre is well signposted.
- Contact on day:
- Ginny James
- Telephone number:
- +441531821904
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Please note that while there are no on-site facilities, the town centre has numerous cafes and public toilets. Unfortunately there is no disabled access at this site. If helpful to know, there is time-limited parking available nearby or in a district council car park near Newent Lake. Please note: On Saturday 12th September Newent is hosting an event entitled Through The Centuries, with history displays and a medieval banquet. The town centre will be especially busy and some roads may be shut. Please check your journey before you travel.
