Car Hire Newent

Newent occupies a strategic position just 11 miles northwest of Gloucester, with excellent access via the M50 motorway junction situated 5km west of town, connecting seamlessly to the A40 and broader regional network. This historic market town of just over 6,500 residents enjoys a marine west coast climate with comfortable summers reaching 22°C in July and pleasant conditions from June through August, whilst winter temperatures average around 9°C in February, with annual precipitation of 772mm ensuring the surrounding countryside maintains its distinctive lush character. Newent serves as an excellent gateway to both the Forest of Dean and the Welsh borders, housing the renowned National Birds of Prey Centre and the historic Shambles Market House dating from 1668.

Attractions In Newent

Visit traditional market town heritage and agricultural attractions, featuring historic market buildings, local museums, independent shops, annual festivals and scenic access to surrounding countryside and Forest of Dean walking routes.

Newbridge Farm Park

Aylton, Ledbury hosts this amazing amusement park that serves as a tourist favourite around Newent. Your family will discover numerous activities including pony rides and tractor-trailer adventures, complemented by go-karting, sandpits, slides, swings and zip wires. The indoor soft play facilities and outdoor climbing adventures provide entertainment regardless of weather, while feeding opportunities with horses, donkeys and goats create memorable experiences at very reasonable prices.

The Museum Of Boardgames

Unit 16 at The Shambles Retail Village opens for tours on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. This unique little museum proves well worth visiting, featuring a beautifully curated collection that sparks wonderful trips down memory lane. Tony demonstrates exceptional knowledge regarding games and their fascinating history, creating pleasant conversations that enhance your educational experience significantly.

Hereford And Gloucester Canal, Oxenhall

This historical landmark near Oxenhall showcases significant canal heritage that provides excellent wildlife observation opportunities. You’ll discover a smallish reservoir accessible from the canal towpath, where hundreds of geese with goslings create spectacular viewing experiences. The canal winds through lovely countryside and although not entirely accessible along its length, the wildlife encounters make every visit worthwhile for nature enthusiasts.

An Old Newent Railway Bridge

Located on the B4215 between the pub and football ground, this historical landmark remains open all day and night. The bridge represents important local railway heritage, marking the route of the former Ledbury and Gloucester Railway that served Newent from 1885 until passenger closure in 1959 and freight operations until 1964, connecting the town to broader transportation networks.

Oxenhall Canal Tunnel

This remarkable historical landmark demonstrates exceptional 18th-century engineering achievement. Completed in 1798, the tunnel extends northwards 2192 yards towards Ledbury and passes beneath the modern M50 motorway, creating a fascinating juxtaposition of historical waterway infrastructure and contemporary transport development that we can appreciate today.

Nearby locations for your car hire adventures:

• Gloucester
• Longford
• Cinderford
• Quedgeley
• Barrow
• Tewkesbury
• Forest of Dean
• Randwick

Newent Market House

Market Square on Broad Street hosts this remarkable historical landmark representing exceptional Stuart architecture. Founded around 1668 as the Butter Market for selling dairy products, this Grade II listed building features solid stone bases supporting massive wooden pillars, with close-studded timber framing creating highly decorative upper walls and distinctive dormer windows with diamond-cut motifs and fine trefoil glazing.

Alney Island Nature Reserve

Located in Gloucester, this amazing nature preserve remains open all day for nature lovers seeking raw countryside and wetlands right next to the city centre. You’ll appreciate this precious green space where the River Severn divides, creating perfect viewing opportunities for the spectacular Severn Bore phenomenon and the diverse wetland environment supports abundant wildlife throughout the seasons.

Betty Daw’s Wood

Four Oaks, Newent provides this delightful national forest area perfect for peaceful woodland walks and nature observation. The forest offers well-maintained paths through diverse tree species and provides excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting, making it particularly appealing for those seeking tranquil natural environments away from urban pressures, as it remains easily accessible by car.

Broadford Meadow Arboretum

Bradfords Lane houses this charming park that offers lovely walks through diverse tree collections. While the trees may not be rare varieties, the peaceful environment provides pleasant exercise opportunities where you’ll regularly encounter fellow walkers and their dogs enjoying multiple laps around the grounds, with seasonal highlights including beautiful snowdrop displays during winter months.

Newent Arboretum

Bradfords Lane’s location remains always available for visits, offering beautiful parkland with free parking right by the entrance. You’ll find lots of wide open spaces perfect for children and dogs to run freely, complemented by lovely woods and numerous different paths for exploration. Picnic benches are strategically positioned throughout, while public footpaths extend from various exits for longer countryside walks.

Newent Lake

Open 24/7 at 48 Lakeside, this beautiful park centres around a large lake with abundant walking trails, an outdoor gym, children’s play area, wooden sculptures and various benches for rest and contemplation. Nature thrives here with diverse birdlife and tree species, whilst the lakes’ medieval origins as monastic fishing ponds add historical significance, with information boards providing detailed wildlife and historical context.

Yew Tree House

Longhope’s tourist attraction provides interesting historical and architectural significance for visitors exploring the broader Newent area. This site represents local heritage and offers insights into traditional building styles and regional development patterns that characterise this part of Gloucestershire’s countryside, making it worthwhile for those interested in local history and architecture.

Herefordshire And Gloucestershire Canal, Over Basin

Horseshoe Drive in Over, Highnam, Gloucester hosts this tourist attraction that remains always available for visits. The fantastic restoration work completed here represents absolute credit to every volunteer involved in preserving this important waterway heritage. The canal system demonstrates remarkable community dedication and provides excellent opportunities for towpath walks and historical appreciation, all the while supporting ongoing restoration efforts.