Historic houses · South West England
The Sword
In or near Gloucester.
The Sword — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
John Myers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Sword is located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, with the postcode GL1 2HG. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, and the site is accessible for wheelchair users.
About
The Sword is a Grade II*-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Gloucester Cathedral is a historic site with over 1,300 years of history, featuring the tomb of a king. It serves as a place of Christian worship and offers various events and guided tours for visitors to explore its rich heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Sword is a public house at 43 and 45 Westgate Street, Gloucester, England, that is a grade II listed building with Historic England. It was formerly known as The Union and Molly's Bar.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8661, -2.2475
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL1 2HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday–Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 12 noon–2.30pm and 4pm-5pm
- Official site
- gloucestercathedral.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24023959 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Sword, Gloucester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Sword?
- The Sword is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL1 2HG), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- What is The Sword?
- The Sword — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Sword?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL1 2HG.
- Is The Sword a listed building?
- The Sword is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is The Sword a protected site?
- Yes — The Sword is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Sword free to visit?
- Yes, The Sword is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Sword?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL1 2HG.