Villages · South West England
Coleford
In or near Wyesham.
Coleford — a village in wales south.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 1.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coleford is a village located in South Wales, with a population of 9,273. It serves as a hub for the surrounding Forest of Dean area. The village features a range of amenities, including local shops and services, catering to both residents and visitors. Its proximity to natural landscapes makes it a convenient base for exploring the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7953, -2.6135
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Coleford
- Postcode
- GL16 8BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Population
- 9,273
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2652591 (CC BY 4.0)
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Mushet Brothers Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 0.3 km
Tower Of Former Parish Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Studio Cinema
Cinemas · 0.4 km
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum
Museums · 0.4 km
Coleford, Gloucestershire
Museums · 0.5 km
Rock Castle
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Whitecliff Furnace
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Whitecliff Furnace
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Perrygrove Railway
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Whitecliff Quarry
Quarries · 1.4 km
Greenacres Campsite
Campsites · 1.4 km
Nearby
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Mushet Brothers Memorial
Mushet Brothers Memorial — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Tower Of Former Parish Church
Tower Of Former Parish Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Museums · South West England
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum
Coleford Great Western Railway Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · South West England
Coleford, Gloucestershire
Coleford is a market town in the west of the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, two miles (3 km) east of the Welsh border and close to the Wye Valley. It is the administrative centre of the For
Where to eat & stay near Coleford
Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Braceland Bunkhouse
Braceland Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery
Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery — a campsite in wales south.
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Edale House B&B
Edale House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
The Whitebrook
The Whitebrook — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 6Historic pubs · South Wales
Queens Head
Queens Head in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coleford?
- Coleford is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 8BB), in the parish of Coleford.
- What is Coleford?
- Coleford — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Coleford?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 8BB.
- Is Coleford a protected site?
- Yes — Coleford is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Coleford?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 8BB.