Newton Regis

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Newton Regis
Warwickshire
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The Queens Head Public House
Location
Grid reference: SK277074
Location: 52°39’50"N, 1°35’31"W
Data
Population: 599  (2011)
Post town: Tamworth
Postcode: B79
Local Government
Council: North Warwickshire

Newton Regis is a village and parish in the very north of Warwickshire, adjacent to the borders with Leicestershire, Staffordshire and a detached part of Derbyshire. Although the village is about the same latitude as nearby Seckington, the parish extends farther northwards, making it the most northerly in the county. It has a population of about 700 [1], being measured as 599 at the 2011 Census.[1]

The village has both tennis courts and a Bowls green. Austrey & Newton Regis Junior Cricket Club is based in the village.

Newton Regis Church of England Primary School opened in 1995 and has a nursery. It has about 80 pupils.[2]

Places of interest

  • St Mary's parish church
  • Queen's Head public house

References

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