Essentially a pair of parallel streets, the village lies to the north of a small stream, the Willow Brook, in Rockingham Forest.

[3] 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.

[4] Coco the clown is buried in the graveyard of St Mary's parish church, which is situated to the western end of the village.

Other facilities include: Public House, Village hall,[5] Church and a Pottery.