Literary houses · South West England
High Woolaston
In or near St Briavels.
High Woolaston — a literary house museum in wales south.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney · 6.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
High Woolaston is a literary house museum located in wales south. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in the UK
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Woolaston is a literary house located in South Wales. It is notable for its association with literary figures, providing insight into the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can expect to explore the house's historical significance and its connection to the literary world. The setting offers a tranquil environment, ideal for those interested in literature and history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6890, -2.6143
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Woolaston
- Postcode
- NP16 7LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661832 (CC0)
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Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew
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Monument to daughter of William Smart in the churchyard about 4 metres south east of south east corner of aisle to the Church of St Andrew
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Ridley Bottom
Wildlife reserves · 1.4 km
Poor's Allotment
Wildlife reserves · 1.6 km
The Park & Poor's Allotment Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 1.8 km
Queen Victoria Jubilee Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Woolaston
Villages · 2.1 km
Miss Grace's Lane Cave
Caves · 2.4 km
Clayton Wood
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Swan House
Cafés · 2.6 km
Cowshill Cave
Caves · 2.7 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew
Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midl
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument to daughter of William Smart in the churchyard about 4 metres south east of south east corner of aisle to the Church of St Andrew
Monument to daughter of William Smart in the churchyard about 4 metres south east of south east corner of aisle to the Church of St Andrew — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-m
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc
Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, U
📷 3Wildlife reserves · South West England
Ridley Bottom
Ridley Bottom — nature reserve in Tidenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 4Wildlife reserves · South West England
Poor's Allotment
Poor's Allotment — biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Gloucestershire, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · South West England
The Park & Poor's Allotment Nature Reserve
The Park & Poor's Allotment Nature Reserve — Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve.
Where to eat & stay near High Woolaston
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Beeches Farm Campsite
Beeches Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 7B&Bs · South Wales
Tintern Old Rectory B&B
Tintern Old Rectory B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Botany Bay Scout campsite
Botany Bay Scout campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Swan House
Swan House — a café in england west midlands.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Mint & Mustard
Mint & Mustard — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5More places in this region
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Motte castle 20m west of Great Somerford Church
Motte castle 20m west of Great Somerford Church — a literary house museum in england south east.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill
Medieval fortified house at Castle Hill — a literary house museum in england south east.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Motte castle 150m south of Jubilee Wood, Hartham Park
Motte castle 150m south of Jubilee Wood, Hartham Park — a literary house museum in england south east.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
Castle mound (or Castle Hill)
Castle mound (or Castle Hill) — a literary house museum in england south east.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Woolaston?
- High Woolaston is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 7LS), in the parish of Woolaston.
- What is High Woolaston?
- High Woolaston — a literary house museum in wales south.
- How do I get to High Woolaston?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 7LS.
- Is High Woolaston a protected site?
- Yes — High Woolaston is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to High Woolaston?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 7LS.