Towns & cities · South West England
South Cerney
South Cerney — village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit South Cerney, the nearest railway station is Kemble, located 6.3 km away. Entry to the town is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is GL7 5UY.
About
South Cerney is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,074 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.6710°, -1.9320°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
South Cerney is a village and civil parish in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, 3 miles south of Cirencester and close to the border with Wiltshire. It had a population of 3,074 according to the 2001 census, increasing to 3,464 at the 2011 census. In 2001 South Cerney was winner of the Bledisloe Cup for the best-kept village in Gloucestershire (large village class), having previously won the award in 1955.
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Background
Visiting
The village lies within the Cotswold Water Park, an area made up of over 140 lakes, mostly formed by gravel extraction. Many of the lakes are now used for leisure activities including fishing and sailing. South Cerney Sailing Club is in the Cotswold Water Park. The village is home to the South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre, which was created in 1971 by Gloucestershire County Council as a non-profit organisation to promote outdoor learning and provide low-cost outdoor activities for young people. The annual Street Fair and Duck Race is a local festival held over the weekend of the second May bank holiday. The Street Fair was started by All Hallows church over 30 years ago and since then it…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6710, -1.9320
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- South Cerney
- Postcode
- GL7 5UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Population
- 3,074
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1791976 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Cerney (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: All Saints Church South Cerney - geograph.org.uk - 128834.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
South Cerney War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
South Cerney Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Atkyns Manor
Manor houses · 0.4 km
Church of All Hallows
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Chapter Manor
Manor houses · 0.7 km
South Cerney Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
Hoburne Cotswold
Caravan parks · 1.5 km
Cotswolds Water Park
Parks · 1.6 km
Former Road Bridge On Dismantled Railway
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Siddington
Villages · 1.8 km
All Saints Church, Shorncote
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Butts Farm Rare Breeds
Farms (open to visitors) · 2.3 km
South Cerney is a village in Gloucestershire, located in the West Midlands region, with a population of 3,074. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,074
- Administrative county
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- South Cotswolds
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Things to see in South Cerney
59 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in South Cerney →
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Horse And Jockey Public House
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All Saints Church, Shorncote
All Saints Church, Shorncote — church in Cotswold, UK.
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Ashton Keynes Castle
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Church of All Hallows
Church of All Hallows — church in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Church of the Holy Rood
Church of the Holy Rood — Grade I listed church in Cotswold, United Kingdom.
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Cirencester Abbey
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Driffield War Memorial
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📷 3Mills · South West England
Preston Mill
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📷 3Castles · South West England
South Cerney Castle
South Cerney Castle — castle in South Cerney, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Stud
Stud — Public artwork (statue) by Jill Tweed.
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Watermoor House
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Ampney Park
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Corn Hall Buildings
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📷 3Parks · South West England
Cotswolds Water Park
Cotswolds Water Park — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Butts Farm Rare Breeds
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Tar Barrows
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St Mary's Abbey
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Roman Wall Section
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The Telephone Gallery
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Cross in Churchyard of Church of the Holy Rood
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Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
South Cerney War Memorial
South Cerney War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
South Cerney Cross
South Cerney Cross — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Atkyns Manor
Atkyns Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Church of All Hallows
Church of All Hallows — church in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Chapter Manor
Chapter Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
South Cerney Castle
South Cerney Castle — castle in South Cerney, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near South Cerney
Places to stay
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Hoburne Cotswold
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Cotswold Lakes Camping
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Kings Head
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Places to eat & drink
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Horse And Jockey Public House
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The Wild Duck Inn
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Golden Farm Public House
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The White Lion Public House
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📷 7Cafés · South West England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Cerney?
- South Cerney is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 5UY), in the parish of South Cerney.
- What is South Cerney?
- South Cerney — village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to South Cerney?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 5UY.
- Is South Cerney a protected site?
- Yes — South Cerney is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is South Cerney free to visit?
- Yes, South Cerney is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Cerney?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 5UY.