Newnham
Ward in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.796, -2.462 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 68 10 |
| Dialling code: | 01594 (Lydney) |
Newnham sits on the eastern bank of the River Severn within the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The ward combines a compact riverside settlement and surrounding rural landscape, with a historic core of older stone buildings and a conservation feel; its low-lying floodplain and nearby woodland make it popular with walkers, birdwatchers and anyone seeking easy access to the ancient forests.
Historically the area grew up around river trade and small-scale boatbuilding and has retained a largely rural economy based on agriculture, local services and a modest tourism trade. Community life centres on village halls, pubs and local clubs, and the ward’s historic character and proximity to the Forest of Dean give it a quiet, village atmosphere with a steady flow of visitors and commuters alike.
Postcode districts covering Newnham
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 24 miles
- Gloucester 10.8 miles
- Cheltenham 17.5 miles
- Kingswood and Fishponds 22.8 miles
- Hereford 21 miles
- Stroud 10.7 miles
- Great Malvern 22.6 miles
- Chipping Sodbury 18.2 miles
- Yate 17.5 miles
- Tewkesbury 19.2 miles
- Cirencester 21.8 miles
- Chepstow 14.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newnham Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Ruspidge and Soudley Parish 1.6 miles
- Littledean Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ruspidge Built-up area 2 miles
- Awre Parish 2 miles
- Cinderford East Ward 2.3 miles
- Arlingham Parish 2.6 miles
- Cinderford Built-up area 3 miles
- Blakeney Built-up area 3 miles
- Westbury-on-Severn Parish 3.4 miles
- Cinderford West Ward 3.5 miles
- Blaisdon Parish 3.7 miles
Example postcodes in Newnham
GL14 1BY, GL14 3BW, GL15 4AJ, GL15 4EH, GL14 1DL, GL14 1DX, GL14 1AP, GL14 1AX, GL14 3NR … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 30.6 miles
- Cardiff Airport 46.8 miles
- Parkend Railway Station 4.4 miles
- Norchard Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Newnham Ad
- Littledean House Hotel 2 1.8 miles
- The Speech House Hotel 3 3.9 miles
- Malt House 3 7.1 miles
- Saul Farm 3 4.2 miles
- The Fountain Inn 4 4.5 miles
- The Bell Inn 4 4.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Gloucester 3 8 miles
- The Prince Of Wales Hotel Berkeley 3 7.1 miles
- Bells Hotel and Country Club 3 6.3 miles
- The Farmers Boy Inn Guest House 3 6.1 miles
Schools in Newnham
- Blakeney Primary School Primary
- Littledean C of E Primary School Primary
- Newnham St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
- Soudley School Primary
Local points of interest
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 2.9 miles
- Forest of Dean Forest 3.9 miles
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 10.5 miles
- Old Park wood Forest 11.3 miles
- Ninewells Wood Forest 11.7 miles
- The New Lawn Stadium 11.9 miles
- Kingswood Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles
- Harewood Estate 14.2 miles
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 14.4 miles
- Hoar Wood Forest 14.7 miles
- Cotswold Hills Hill 14.8 miles