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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

Matson

In or near Upton St Leonards.

Matson — a village in england west midlands.

Gloucester , Matson - Matson Avenue - geograph.org.uk - 7518692

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Gloucester · 3.6 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 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Matson is a village located in the West Midlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and local community. The village offers a glimpse into traditional English village life, with nearby amenities and green spaces for residents and visitors alike.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8367, -2.2153
County
Gloucestershire
District
Gloucester
Parish
Gloucester, unparished area
Postcode
GL4 6HQ
Parliamentary constituency
Gloucester
Nearest railway station
Gloucester3.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Winnycroft Lane electricity substation, Matson, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 3980247★ Iconic📷 4

Long-distance walking trails · South West England

Cotswold Way

102-mile National Trail along the Cotswold escarpment from Chipping Campden to Bath.

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Welcome to Selwyn Care, Matson, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 3980055📷 3

Manor houses · South West England

Matson House

Matson House — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Welcome to Selwyn Care, Matson, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 3980055📷 3

Manor houses · South West England

Robins Farm

Robins Farm — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

15th century church tower, Upton St Leonards - geograph.org.uk - 3825612📷 5

Follies · South West England

Roman temple on the Portway

Roman temple on the Portway — a temple folly in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Sundial, Upton St Leonards - geograph.org.uk - 2217368📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard

Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 4.5 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Sundial, Upton St Leonards - geograph.org.uk - 2217368📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 3 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard

Monument To Richard Ockold In The Churchyard Approximately 3 Metres South Of South Aisle To Church Of St Leonard — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Matson

Places to stay

M5 northbound towards Junction 11a - geograph.org.uk - 4325570📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Hatton Court Hotel

Hatton Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

hatton-court.co.uk
Nuthill - geograph.org.uk - 3397677📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Bowden Hall

Bowden Hall — a hotel in england west midlands.

all.accor.com
Spectacle stocks by St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 2295591📷 5

Hotels · South West England

The Painswick Hotel

The Painswick Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

thepainswick.co.uk
Bracket fungus, Cranham Wood, Cranham - geograph.org.uk - 2239449📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Buckshead Farm campsite

Buckshead Farm campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.

Track through Blackstable Woods - geograph.org.uk - 2958821📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Cherry Tree Glamping

Cherry Tree Glamping — a campsite in england west midlands.

cherrytreeglamping.co.uk
Norton Garden Centre car park - geograph.org.uk - 7298578📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Court Farm Camping

Court Farm Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.

Freegloucestercamping.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Custom Frames, Barton Street, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 3264456📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Vauxhall Inn

The Vauxhall Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Tall Ship, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 2657789📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Tall Ships Public House

The Tall Ships Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Gloucester's old coat of arms - geograph.org.uk - 7333770📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The New Inn, Gloucester

The New Inn, Gloucester in England South East, United Kingdom.

Marcus Cocceius Nerva, Caesar Augustus - geograph.org.uk - 3365711📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Robert Raikes' House

Robert Raikes' House in England South East, United Kingdom.

gloucestertours.co.uk
Gloucester , The Abbey - geograph.org.uk - 7557082📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Imperial Inn

Imperial Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

A hidden gem (but now available for rent) - geograph.org.uk - 3017415📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Fleece Hotel

The Fleece Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.

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All Saints Church, Yatesbury - geograph.org.uk - 7229317📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Matson?
Matson is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL4 6HQ), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
What is Matson?
Matson — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Matson?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL4 6HQ.
Is Matson a protected site?
Yes — Matson is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Matson?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL4 6HQ.