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The Church of All Saints at Newland, traditionally and affectionately known as the 'Cathedral of the Forest', was begun in the early 1200s. King John appointed Robert of Wakering as first Rector in 1216. The original, probably rather small, building was expanded during the next two hundred years to the size and shape of the present church. A major restoration in the 1860s widened the chancel arch and slightly raised the roof of the nave. The village of Newland did not exist before the clearing was made in the Forest and the church built.

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  Guided tours

If your group or society would like to  visit All Saints Church, Newland in the beautiful Forest of Dean, we can arrange  for a guide to show you the points of interest and explain the historical background of the church.
 
All we ask is a small charge of £5 per person and a minimum number of 10 people visiting.

We can include teas and delicious homemade cakes in the price .

For further details please contact Averil Kear on 01594 563165 or  email:- a.kear@homecall.co.uk