Museums · South West England
Stroud District
In or near Cainscross.
Stroud District — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Stroud District 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
Stroud District is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases the region's industrial heritage and local history, reflecting the area’s significance in the development of textile manufacturing and other industries. The museum features various exhibits that highlight the cultural and historical context of Stroud District.
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Background
History
The area is rich in Iron Age and Roman remnants and is of particular interest to archaeologists for its Neolithic burial grounds, of which there are over a hundred. Much of its wealth was built on the cloth industry during the Victorian era, and its many mills, most of which are now listed buildings, survive as testament to this. Much of the landscape in this area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Cotswold Way walk leads through the area. There are gliding clubs at Aston Down and Nympsfield. The district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972. It covered the whole area of four former districts and parts of another three, which were all…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7480, -2.2160
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Stroud
- Postcode
- GL5 1BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.stroud.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Stroud District (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stroud War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
British School, including railings to street
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Lansdown Gallery
Galleries · 0.2 km
Lansdown Hall & Gallery
Galleries · 0.2 km
Casa Sabor
Restaurants · 0.2 km
Vue Stroud
Theatres · 0.2 km
Stroud Bowl
Bowling alleys · 0.2 km
Stroud Subscription Rooms
Natural landmarks · 0.3 km
Classic Stroud
Theatres · 0.4 km
George Holloway statue
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
The Stroud Hotel
Hotels · 0.4 km
9, John Street
Historic pubs · 0.4 km
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Stroud War Memorial
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British School, including railings to street
British School, including railings to street — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Lansdown Gallery
Lansdown Gallery — a gallery in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Lansdown Hall & Gallery
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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9, John Street
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stroud District?
- Stroud District is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL5 1BB), in the parish of Stroud.
- What is Stroud District?
- Stroud District — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stroud District?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL5 1BB.
- Who owns Stroud District?
- Stroud District is owned by Stroud District Council.
- Is Stroud District a protected site?
- Yes — Stroud District is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Stroud District?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL5 1BB.