Towns & cities · South West England
Welsh Bicknor
Welsh Bicknor — village and civil parish in Herefordshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Welsh Bicknor, you can take a train to Rookwood station, which is 8 km away. The postcode for navigation is GL17 9NJ, and entry to the town is free.
About
Welsh Bicknor is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 17 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Herefordshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.8551°, -2.5887°.
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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.
From the Wikipedia article
Welsh Bicknor (Welsh: Llangystennin Garth Brenni) is an area in the far south of the county of Herefordshire, England. It lies within a loop of the River Wye and covers 8,502 acres (13.3 sq mi). The area was historically a detached parish (exclave) of the Welsh county of Monmouthshire. In 1844, it was transferred to the English county of Herefordshire. It is adjacent to English Bicknor and Lydbrook, which are part of Gloucestershire.
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Background
History
Courtfield, the manor house of Welsh Bicknor, was originally known as Greyfield or Greenfield (the Welsh colour glas originally referred to a scale of colours including greys, greens and blues). The name was altered after King Henry V of England had lived there as a young child of eight, following the death of his mother Mary de Bohun. He was under the care of Lady Margaret Montacute, wife of Sir John Montacute, 3rd Earl of Salisbury. This was long before his father, King Henry IV, usurped the throne of King Richard II. An effigy of Lady Margaret Montacute can be seen in Welsh Bicknor church, and her plain tomb is beside the altar in Goodrich church. The manor house and surrounding land of…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8551, -2.5887
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Lydbrook
- Postcode
- GL17 9NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Population
- 17
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1769955 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Welsh Bicknor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church at Welsh Bicknor.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wye Valley YHA
Hostels · 0.4 km
Ragmans Lane Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 0.8 km
Bishopswood War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Sarah Siddons House The Old House
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Coppett Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Coppet Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Lydbrook
Villages · 2.1 km
Coppett Hill Butterfly Site
Zoos & aquariums · 2.2 km
James & William Horlick
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Kerne Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Welsh Bicknor is a small village located in Gloucestershire, in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 17. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 17
- Administrative county
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Forest of Dean
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Things to see in Welsh Bicknor
36 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Welsh Bicknor →
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Eastbach Court
Eastbach Court — Grade II listed house in English Bicknor, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook — grade II listed church in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Sarah Siddons House The Old House
Sarah Siddons House The Old House — Grade II* listed house in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean, England, UK.
📷 3Quarries · South West England
Wimberry Quarries
Wimberry Quarries — nature reserve in Gloucestershire, England.
📷 3Farms (open to visitors) · South West England
Ragmans Lane Farm
Ragmans Lane Farm — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 3Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade I listed church in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Goodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle — Grade I listed castle in Goodrich, Herefordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Castles · South West England
Goodrich Court
Goodrich Court — castle in Goodrich, Herefordshire, England.
📷 3Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Coppett Hill Butterfly Site
Coppett Hill Butterfly Site — a zoo aquarium in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · South West England
Hill Court Manor
Hill Court Manor — a Grade I-listed historic house in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Kerne Bridge
Kerne Bridge — a Grade II-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · South West England
Dry Arch Bridge 300yds (270m) NE of St Giles' Church
Dry Arch Bridge 300yds (270m) NE of St Giles' Church — scheduled monument-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Goodrich War Memorial
Goodrich War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Walford War Memorial
Walford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bridstow War Memorial
Bridstow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
English Bicknor Castle
English Bicknor Castle — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
English Bicknor
English Bicknor is a village and civil parish in the Forest of Dean district of west Gloucestershire, England. The 2011 Census recorded the population as 408. The village is near the county boundary w
📷 5Museums · South West England
Goodrich, Herefordshire
Goodrich is a village and civil parish in south Herefordshire, England close to Gloucestershire and the Forest of Dean, situated near the River Wye at grid reference SO574193. It is known for its Norm
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Hollymount CL caravan site
Hollymount CL caravan site — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
English Bicknor Castle
English Bicknor Castle — a literary house museum in wales south.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5📷 3Farms (open to visitors) · South West England
Ragmans Lane Farm
Ragmans Lane Farm — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Bishopswood War Memorial
Bishopswood War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · South West England
Sarah Siddons House The Old House
Sarah Siddons House The Old House — Grade II* listed house in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean, England, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Coppett Hill
Coppett Hill — mountain in wales south. Elevation: 200 m.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Welsh Bicknor
Places to stay
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park
River Wye Camping & Caravan Park — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park
Sterrett’s Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Elmsdale Touring and Camping Site
Elmsdale Touring and Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Man of Ross
The Man of Ross — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welsh Bicknor?
- Welsh Bicknor is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL17 9NJ), in the parish of Lydbrook.
- What is Welsh Bicknor?
- Welsh Bicknor — village and civil parish in Herefordshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Welsh Bicknor?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL17 9NJ.
- Is Welsh Bicknor a protected site?
- Yes — Welsh Bicknor is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Welsh Bicknor free to visit?
- Yes, Welsh Bicknor is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welsh Bicknor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL17 9NJ. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.