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 miles38.7 km
- Gloucester 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Cheltenham 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Hereford 21 miles33.7 km
- Stroud 10.7 miles17.3 km
- Great Malvern 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Chipping Sodbury 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Yate 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Tewkesbury 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Cirencester 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Chepstow 14.7 miles23.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Newnham Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Ruspidge and Soudley Parish 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Littledean Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Ruspidge Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Awre Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Cinderford East Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Arlingham Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cinderford Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Blakeney Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Westbury-on-Severn Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Cinderford West Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Blaisdon Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
Example postcodes in Newnham
GL15 4BJ, GL14 3NL, GL14 1EA, GL14 2TY, GL14 3JZ, GL15 4DU, GL14 1BP, GL14 1LD, GL15 4DA … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 30.6 miles49.2 km
- Cardiff Airport 46.8 miles75.3 km
- Parkend Railway Station 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Norchard Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
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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 miles4.6 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 10.5 miles17 km
- Old Park wood Forest 11.3 miles18.3 km
- Ninewells Wood Forest 11.7 miles18.9 km
- The New Lawn Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Kingswood Abbey Historic site 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22 km
- Harewood Estate 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Cotswold Hills Hill 14.8 miles23.9 km