Villages · South West England
Downhead
In or near Coleford.
Downhead — a village in england south east.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cranmore · 3.7 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Downhead is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with a small community and surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment typical of English villages.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2114, -2.4439
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Downhead
- Postcode
- BA4 4LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Cranmore — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2651028 (CC BY 4.0)
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Cranmore Hill
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downhead?
- Downhead is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA4 4LQ), in the parish of Downhead.
- What is Downhead?
- Downhead — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Downhead?
- The nearest railway station is Cranmore, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA4 4LQ.
- How do I get to Downhead?
- The nearest railway station is Cranmore, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA4 4LQ.