Getting to know the Gloucestershire market town

DAYTIME

Briery Hill Llamas

Trekking with llamas has to be experienced – at least once. Set just a couple of miles west of Newent, the Fox family’s farm provides memorable llama experience packages. brieryhillllamas.co.uk


Great British Life: Briery Hill LlamasBriery Hill Llamas (Image: © Thousand Word Media)


Market House

Built in 1668 as a butter market, the distinctive building attracts hundreds of visitors far and wide each year. It’s open at weekends during the summer months for internal viewing of its Heritage Exhibition. newenttowncouncil.org.uk


St Mary’s Church

Thirteenth-century St Mary’s Church features the largest unsupported wooden ceiling in the country, a fine church organ built by a local novice in 1737 and a 1200 year old Celtic stone cross. stmarysnewent.org

NIGHT TIME

Three Choirs Vineyards

Known for its award-winning wines, the 75-acre site is a great place to base yourself while staying in the area. Choose from luxury vineyard lodges or deluxe vineyard-view rooms and wake up overlooking the valley. three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk

Great British Life: Three Choirs VineyardsThree Choirs Vineyards (Image: three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk)

Mrs Mills’ Yurts

Choose between four glamorous yurts or get behind the wheel of one of their stylish glampervans, while getting closer to nature at the six-acre farm with views down the valley and up towards May Hill. mayhillglamping.co.uk


The George Hotel

Set on historic Church Street, this is the place to stay if you want to be in the heart of the historic market town. The bar is a popular night-time destination for locals and visitors alike. georgehotel.uk.com


EATING

Black Dog

This child- and dog-friendly 18th-century half-timbered pub is set in the heart of the town. The traditional bar menu features proper pub grub, from no-nonsense baguettes and basket meals to a full rack of ribs. blackdognewent.co.uk


The Runcible Spoon

This newly-opened cheese shop, deli and cafe features freshly-baked goodies – including scones, brownies and indulgent cakes – while the deli has a great range of cheeses, quiches, salads and more. 01531 822940

Great British Life: The Kilcot InnThe Kilcot Inn (Image: kilcotinn.com)

The Kilcot Inn

A 17th-century inn – just west of the town – offering award-winning food, all sourced within a 50-mile radius. Suppliers include New Wave Seafood, Peter Cooks Bread and Bentleys Fruit Juice. kilcotinn.com


SHOPTIME

Raft Clothing

Gorgeous clothing and accessories store, featuring ethically-conscious brands such as Lily & Me, Nomads, White Stuff and Swarovski, alongside their own clothing range. raftclothing.co.uk

Great British Life: Shopping in NewentShopping in Newent (Image: Tracy Spiers)

Country Corner

Alongside its clothing and footwear offerings – which includes brands such as Craghoppers, Regatta and Sherwood Forest – this independent family business also specialises in woodburning and multifuel stoves. countrycornernewent.com


Manna Creative Gifts

This lovely shop, run by Linda Morris, not only sells locally-produced, eco-friendly, sustainable handmade gifts, it also offers art and crafting workshops for both adults and children. mannacreativegifts.co.uk

READ MORE: 24 hours in Chipping Norton.