Quedgeley is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 4UN), in the parish of Quedgeley.

How do I get to Quedgeley?

The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL2 4UN.

Is Quedgeley a protected site?

Yes — Quedgeley is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Quedgeley?

The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 4UN.

Museums · South West England

Quedgeley

In or near Elmore.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Quedgeley — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Quedgeley church - geograph.org.uk - 3310237 — Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Gloucester · 5.3 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Quedgeley is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Quedgeley is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases local history and heritage, providing insight into the area's past. The museum features a range of exhibits and artefacts that reflect the cultural development of the region.

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

Background

History

The name Quedgeley possibly derives from the Old English cweodlēah meaning 'Cweod's wood or clearing', or perhaps from cwēadlēah meaning 'dirty wood or clearing'. The parish of Quedgeley was established by 1095 when St James Church was built. it is believed that the parish was formed by the amalgamation of several other parishes. Quedgeley originated as a roadside settlement, with houses being built along the Roman road between Gloucester and Bristol (now the Bristol Road, B4008). The eastern side of Quedgeley is marked by the Daniels Brook, which separates it from Tuffley. The western/southern boundary is marked by the River Severn and Dimore Brook, which separates it from Elmore and…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.8250, -2.2800
County: Gloucestershire
District: Gloucester
Parish: Quedgeley
Postcode: GL2 4UN
Parliamentary constituency: Gloucester
Nearest railway station: Gloucester — 5.3 km

Sources

wikipedia: Quedgeley (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Quedgeley War Memorial

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Information board, Parish Church of St James, Quedgeley - geograph.org.uk - 5474393

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Historic churches · South West England

St James Church, Quedgeley

St James Church, Quedgeley — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free

Universal Training trailer and BT Openreach van in Quedgeley, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 3956968

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Historic churches · South West England

Khoja Shi'a Muslim Community

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West along Green Lane, Hardwicke - geograph.org.uk - 5260751

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Castles · South West England

Hardwicke, Stroud

Hardwicke, Stroud — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Yeomans Travel coach in Quedgeley, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 3957051

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Theatres · South West England

Cineworld Cinema Gloucester

Cineworld Cinema Gloucester in England South East, United Kingdom.

Gloucestershire Police Headquarters, Front Entrance - geograph.org.uk - 2441107

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Distilleries · South West England

The Boutique Distillery

The Boutique Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.

↗ theboutiquedistillery.com

Where to eat & stay near Quedgeley

Places to stay

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Campsites · South West England

Gables Farm Caravan and Camping

Gables Farm Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.

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Hotels · South West England

Hatton Court Hotel

Hatton Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

↗ hatton-court.co.uk

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Caravan parks · South West England

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