Villages · South Wales
Staunton
In or near Dixton.
Staunton — a village in wales south.
Peter Randall-Cook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 4.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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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
Staunton is a village located in South Wales, within the county of Gloucestershire and the parish of Staunton Coleford. It is situated near the River Wye, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The surrounding area is part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), known for its scenic landscapes and biodiversity. The village offers access to outdoor activities and exploration of the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8167, -2.6500
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Staunton Coleford
- Postcode
- GL16 8PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 4.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637001 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bracelands
Campsites · 0.5 km
Braceland Bunkhouse
Hostels · 0.6 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Staunton Coleford Castle Field
Literary houses · 0.9 km
Biblins Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Lady Park Wood
Forests & woodlands · 1.3 km
Lady Park Wood National Nature Reserve
Parks · 1.3 km
Biblins Youth Campsite
Campsites · 1.3 km
Buck Stone
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery
Campsites · 1.9 km
Merlin's Cave
Caves · 1.9 km
Merlin's Cave, Great Doward
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Nearby
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Braceland Bunkhouse
Braceland Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales south.
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Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — Anglican church in Staunton, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Staunton Coleford Castle Field
Staunton Coleford Castle Field — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 5Historic bridges · South Wales
Biblins Bridge
Biblins Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · South Wales
Lady Park Wood
Lady Park Wood is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Staunton
Places to stay
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Braceland Bunkhouse
Braceland Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Biblins Youth Campsite
Biblins Youth Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery
Broadstone Park Camping and Fishery — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 6Historic pubs · South Wales
Queens Head
Queens Head in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Staunton?
- Staunton is in Gloucestershire, South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 8PG), in the parish of Staunton Coleford.
- What is Staunton?
- Staunton — a village in wales south.
- How do I get to Staunton?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 8PG.
- Is Staunton a protected site?
- Yes — Staunton is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Staunton?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 8PG.