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Dursley
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Dursley is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District of Gloucestershire, England. It lies between the cities of Bristol and Gloucester. It is under the northeast flank of Stinchcombe Hill,
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dursley is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District of Gloucestershire, England. It lies between the cities of Bristol and Gloucester. It is under the northeast flank of Stinchcombe Hill, and about 4 miles (6 km) southeast of the River Severn. The town is adjacent to the village of Cam. The population of Dursley was 7,463 at the 2021 Census.
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Official information
Dursley's Heritage Centre showcases the town's 1000-year history, highlighting its evolution from a prosperous market town to a center for engineering. Visitors can explore displays of local machinery, historical objects, and films depicting the town's past.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dursley is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District of Gloucestershire, England. It lies between the cities of Bristol and Gloucester. It is under the northeast flank of Stinchcombe Hill, and about 4 miles (6 km) southeast of the River Severn. The town is adjacent to the village of Cam. The population of Dursley was 7,463 at the 2021 Census.
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Background
History
The name Dursley derives from the Old English deorsigeslēah meaning 'Deorsige's wood or clearing'. Ancient historical sites in the vicinity give evidence of earlier occupation. Uley Bury is an Iron Age hill fort dating from around 300 BC. The area also has neolithic long barrows; one called "Hetty Pegler's Tump" can be entered. Roman remains exist at Frocester, West Hill near Uley, Woodchester and Calcot Manor. Dursley once had a castle, built by Roger de Berkeley in 1153. Dursley gained borough status in 1471 and lost it in 1886. From 1837 to 1851, it was the administrative centre of Dursley Registration District which recorded vital records of people living in the parishes of North…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6810, -2.3540
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Dursley
- Postcode
- GL11 4BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley — 4.1 km
- Opening
- January: Saturdays only; February to November: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; December (up to 3rd Saturday): Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
- Official site
- www.dursleyhc.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dursley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Stinchcombe Hill
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dursley?
- Dursley is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL11 4BS), in the parish of Dursley.
- What is Dursley?
- Dursley is a market town and civil parish in the Stroud District of Gloucestershire, England. It lies between the cities of Bristol and Gloucester. It is under the northeast flank of Stinchcombe Hill,
- How do I get to Dursley?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL11 4BS.
- Is Dursley a protected site?
- Yes — Dursley is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dursley?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL11 4BS.