Little places, Big stories: Newbridge

Little places, Big stories

Newbridge village offers a peaceful country life with easy access to good food and wine, arts and culture. It has a local pub with a restaurant serving modern cuisine with a great country atmosphere, a village craft shop and an art gallery. Newbridge is surrounded by rolling country hills with great views from the Newbridge Showground.

Wendy Smith, Curator at the Olde Bridge Gallery.

Wendy is a photographer who has lived in Newbridge for 30 years and has operated the Olde Bridge Gallery since October 2017.

Describing Newbridge as a picturesque village brimming with history, Wendy encourages you to stop and take in a breath of fresh air, whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery and general peace of this serene rural area.

The Olde Bridge Gallery which she operates in the heart of Newbridge, in a lovingly restored 1850's building is a place where visitors can spend a few moments, or longer, enjoying the work of artists whose art is always unique and never mass produced. The display includes photography, metalwork, pottery, leadlight, papercraft, jewellery, handcrafted chocolate, pastels and traditional oil paintings as well as various exhibitions throughout the year. 

Meeting visitors and being able to showcase a truely diverse range of artwork and stunning local crafts, that would not be out of place in a large metropolitan city, is a highlight of Wendy's time at the gallery. 

Top 3 things to do in Newbridge:

(Wendy's top three things to do in the region - besides visiting the gallery of course):

1.  Metal as Anything Blacksmith (open by appointment).

2.  Gladstone Hotel in Newbridge which hosts fabulous Italian nights, coffee and meals.

3.  Stringy Bark Craft Centre which has local handmade items and bric-a-brac.