Towns & cities · South West England
Kingswood
Also known as: Kingswood, Swydd Gaerloyw
Kingswood — village in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kingswood is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,290 people. Address: GL12. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6262°, -2.3663°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kingswood is a town and civil parish within the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England. It is southwest of Wotton-under-Edge and has a population of 1,290, increasing to 1,395 at the 2011 Census. The village is located on the edge of the Cotswolds. Kingswood was formerly a detached part of Wiltshire that was incorporated into Gloucestershire by the Counties (Detached Parts) Act 1844. Kingswood Abbey was a Cistercian abbey on the northeast edge of the village. The abbey was founded in 1139 by William Berkeley, in accordance with the wishes of his uncle, Roger II of Berkeley, and colonised from the Cistercian house at Tintern. All that survives today is the 16th-century gatehouse, which is under the care of English Heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6262, -2.3663
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Kingswood
- Postcode
- GL12
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Population
- 1,290
Sources
- wikidata: Q1611353 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingswood, Stroud District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Chipping, Kingswood - geograph.org.uk - 288248.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kingswood Abbey
Cathedrals · 0.0 km
Kingswood Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.0 km
Abbey Gatehouse And Adjoining Wall To East
Abbeys & priories · 0.0 km
Nind Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.9 km
Wotton Pool
Lidos & outdoor pools · 1.4 km
Chipping Manor
Manor houses · 1.4 km
Well House
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre
Museums · 1.5 km
Electric Picture House
Theatres · 1.5 km
Swan Hotel
Hotels · 1.5 km
Royal Oak
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
The Edge
Cafés · 1.6 km
Kingswood is a town in Gloucestershire, located in the West Midlands, with a population of 1,290. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,290
- Administrative county
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Kingswood
53 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kingswood →
📷 5Cathedrals · South West England
Kingswood Abbey
Kingswood Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · South West England
Electric Picture House
Electric Picture House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Ancient Ram Inn
Ancient Ram Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Viewpoints · South West England
Coombe Alpacas
Coombe Alpacas is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Quarries · South West England
Cullimore's Quarry
Cullimore's Quarry — Site of Special Scientific Interest in South Gloucestershire.
📷 3Viewpoints · South West England
Drakestone Point
Drakestone Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Flagship📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Kingswood Abbey
Kingswood Abbey — former monastery in Gloucestershire, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Nibley House
Nibley House — house of historical significance in North Nibley, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 4📷 3Wildlife reserves · South West England
Nind Nature Reserve
Nind Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · South West England
South Terrace
South Terrace is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
St Nicholas of Myra's Church, Ozleworth
St Nicholas of Myra's Church, Ozleworth — church in Cotswold, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
St. Mary the Virgin, Wotton-under-Edge
St. Mary the Virgin, Wotton-under-Edge — grade II listed church in Wotton-under-Edge, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Follies · South West England
Stancombe Park Doric Temple
Stancombe Park Doric Temple — Folly or eyecatcher.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Tyndale Monument
Tyndale Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Well House
Well House — house in Wotton-under-Edge, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 4Gardens · South West England
Swinhay House
Swinhay House — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow
Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow — a burial mound in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Parks · South West England
Newark Park
Newark Park — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Hill forts · South West England
Brackenbury Ditches Hillfort
Brackenbury Ditches Hillfort — a hill fort in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · South West England
Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre
Wotton-under-Edge Heritage Centre — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Cathedrals · South West England
Kingswood Abbey
Kingswood Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Kingswood Abbey
Kingswood Abbey — former monastery in Gloucestershire, UK.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · South West England
Abbey Gatehouse And Adjoining Wall To East
Abbey Gatehouse And Adjoining Wall To East — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · South West England
Nind Nature Reserve
Nind Nature Reserve — nature reserve in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Chipping Manor
Chipping Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Kingswood
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Swan Hotel
Swan Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Conygres Scout Campsite
Conygres Scout Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Tortworth Court Hotel
Tortworth Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Oakfield Farm Camping
Oakfield Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Hogsdown Farm
Hogsdown Farm — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Ancient Ram Inn
Ancient Ram Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Duke Of Beaufort Public House
The Duke Of Beaufort Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingswood?
- Kingswood is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL12), in the parish of Kingswood.
- What is Kingswood?
- Kingswood — village in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Kingswood?
- Drivers can use postcode GL12.
- Is Kingswood a protected site?
- Yes — Kingswood is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Kingswood free to visit?
- Yes, Kingswood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kingswood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL12. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.