Villages · South West England
Preston
In or near South Cerney.
Preston — a village in england west midlands.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 6.7 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
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Preston is a village located in the West Midlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into the local lifestyle, with nearby amenities typically including small shops and community spaces. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, reflective of the region's historical roots and natural surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7000, -1.9333
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Preston
- Postcode
- GL7 5PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 6.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639918 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Preston Mill
Mills · 0.9 km
Upper Siddington Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Riverside House Hotel
Hotels · 1.9 km
Hare Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
Siddington
Villages · 2.2 km
Golden Farm Public House
Historic pubs · 2.2 km
Two Monuments About 2 1/2 Metres West Of Church Of St Michael In Churchyard
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Butts Farm Rare Breeds
Farms (open to visitors) · 2.3 km
South Cerney Castle
Castles · 2.5 km
Ampney Park
Gardens · 2.5 km
Church of the Holy Rood
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Cross in Churchyard of Church of the Holy Rood
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Mills · South West England
Preston Mill
Preston Mill — mill in Preston, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Upper Siddington Bridge
Upper Siddington Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Riverside House Hotel
Riverside House Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Hare Sculpture
Hare Sculpture — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Golden Farm Public House
Golden Farm Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Preston
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Riverside House Hotel
Riverside House Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Old Brewhouse
The Old Brewhouse — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Kings Head
Kings Head — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Cotswolds
YHA Cotswolds — a hostel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Green Field Family Campsite
Green Field Family Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Golden Farm Public House
Golden Farm Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Nelson Inn
The Nelson Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Wild Duck Inn
The Wild Duck Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Village Pub
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Horse And Jockey Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Preston?
- Preston is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 5PW), in the parish of Preston.
- What is Preston?
- Preston — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Preston?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 5PW.
- Is Preston a protected site?
- Yes — Preston is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Preston?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 5PW.