Villages · South West England
Lydbrook
In or near Welsh Bicknor.
Lydbrook — a village in england west midlands.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 6.3 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 2024
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
Lydbrook is a village located in the West Midlands, with a population of 1,894. It is known for its picturesque surroundings and traditional village atmosphere. The area has a history linked to the local industry and offers a glimpse into rural life in this part of Britain. Visitors can explore the scenic countryside and enjoy the local community's charm.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8376, -2.5782
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Lydbrook
- Postcode
- GL17 9PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Population
- 1,894
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 6.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643329 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Sarah Siddons House The Old House
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Eastbach Court
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Freeminers
Mountain bike trails · 2.0 km
Welsh Bicknor
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
English Bicknor Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
English Bicknor
Castles · 2.1 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Historic churches · 2.1 km
English Bicknor Castle
Literary houses · 2.1 km
Ragmans Lane Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 2.2 km
English Bicknor Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Wye Valley YHA
Hostels · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook — grade II listed church in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Sarah Siddons House The Old House
Sarah Siddons House The Old House — Grade II* listed house in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Eastbach Court
Eastbach Court — Grade II listed house in English Bicknor, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 4Mountain bike trails · South West England
Freeminers
Freeminers — a mtb trail in england west midlands.
📷 5Towns & cities · South West England
Welsh Bicknor
Welsh Bicknor — village and civil parish in Herefordshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
English Bicknor Castle
English Bicknor Castle — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Lydbrook
Places to stay
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Man of Ross
The Man of Ross — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
King Charles II
King Charles II in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lydbrook?
- Lydbrook is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL17 9PT), in the parish of Lydbrook.
- What is Lydbrook?
- Lydbrook — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Lydbrook?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.3 km away. The nearest town is Welsh Bicknor. Drivers can use postcode GL17 9PT.
- Is Lydbrook a protected site?
- Yes — Lydbrook is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Lydbrook?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL17 9PT.