Villages · South West England
Woodchester
In or near Cainscross.
Woodchester — a village in england west midlands.
Caroline Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 2.7 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woodchester is a village located in the West Midlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and historical architecture. The area is known for its scenic landscapes and proximity to the Cotswolds, making it a quiet spot for visitors seeking a traditional English village experience.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7216, -2.2329
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Woodchester
- Postcode
- GL5 5PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 2.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2633667 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Woodchester
Museums · 0.5 km
Woodchester Roman Villa and Orpheus Mosaic
Roman villas · 0.6 km
The Old Fleece Inn
Restaurants · 0.6 km
St Mary's Church
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Convent of Poor Clares
Abbeys & priories · 1.2 km
Neu-Lindsey Nature Reserve
Parks · 1.2 km
The Bear of Rodborough
Hotels · 1.3 km
Toots long barrow
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.4 km
Toots long barrow
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Selsley Common
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Amberley War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Inchbrook War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · South West England
Woodchester
Woodchester — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Roman villas · South West England
Woodchester Roman Villa and Orpheus Mosaic
Woodchester Roman Villa and Orpheus Mosaic — a roman villa in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
The Old Fleece Inn
The Old Fleece Inn — a restaurant in england west midlands.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church — archaeological in england west midlands.
★ Iconic📷 5Abbeys & priories · South West England
Convent of Poor Clares
Convent of Poor Clares — convent in Woodchester, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3Parks · South West England
Neu-Lindsey Nature Reserve
Neu-Lindsey Nature Reserve — small nature reserve in England.
Where to eat & stay near Woodchester
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Bear of Rodborough
The Bear of Rodborough — a hotel in england west midlands. Cuisine: english;british.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
Burleigh Court Hotel
Burleigh Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Stroud Hotel
The Stroud Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Premier Inn
Premier Inn — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Wild Garlic Rooms
Wild Garlic Rooms — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Tobacconist Farm Campsite
Tobacconist Farm Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
The Old Fleece Inn
The Old Fleece Inn — a restaurant in england west midlands.
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
9, John Street
9, John Street in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The New Inn Public House
The New Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Restaurants · South West England
The Olive Tree
The Olive Tree — a restaurant in england west midlands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodchester?
- Woodchester is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL5 5PE), in the parish of Woodchester.
- What is Woodchester?
- Woodchester — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Woodchester?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL5 5PE.
- Is Woodchester a protected site?
- Yes — Woodchester is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Woodchester?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL5 5PE.