Woodnewton
| Woodnewton | |
| Northamptonshire | |
|---|---|
 St Mary's Church, Woodnewton | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TL035944 |
| Location: | 52°32’19"N, 0°28’31"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 450 (2011) |
| Post town: | Peterborough |
| Postcode: | PE8 |
| Dialling code: | 01780 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Northamptonshire |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Corby |
Woodnewton is a village in Northamptonshire. Essentially a pair of parallel streets, the village lies to the north of a small stream, the Willow Brook, in the Rockingham Forest.
At the time of the 2011 Census, the parish's population was 450.
The village's name means 'New farm/settlement'. The village is situated in the Forest of Cliffe, so 'wood' was added to signify that.[1]
Other facilities include: Public House, Village hall,[2] Church and a Pottery.
Events
Woodnewton is home to 'Clownfest', a fundraising operation inspired by Coco the Clown. There is a woodcarved statue of 'Coco the clown' in the Woodnewton village park.[3] Coco the clown is buried in the graveyard of St Mary's parish church, which is situated to the western end of the village. Clownfest raised enough money to pay for the building of the current village hall, which is a central hub for the village.
Outside links
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