Villages · South West England
Woolaston
In or near St Briavels.
Woolaston — a village in england west midlands.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney · 4.3 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woolaston is a village located in the West Midlands, with a population of approximately 820 residents. This small settlement features typical rural architecture and community amenities. It serves as a quiet residential area, with local services catering to the needs of its inhabitants. The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6991, -2.5880
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Woolaston
- Postcode
- GL15 6FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Population
- 820
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2633607 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Swan House
Cafés · 0.5 km
Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Monument to daughter of William Smart in the churchyard about 4 metres south east of south east corner of aisle to the Church of St Andrew
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Mickla Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
High Woolaston
Literary houses · 2.1 km
The Aylburton Medieval Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Cross Inn
Historic pubs · 2.8 km
Lydney Roman temple
Archaeological sites · 3.2 km
Little Camp Hill
Literary houses · 3.2 km
Lydney Camp
Archaeological sites · 3.2 km
Lydney Park Camp
Vineyards · 3.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Swan House
Swan House — a café in england west midlands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc
Monument To Elizabeth Woodrofe In The Churchyard About 10 Metres South East Of The South East Corner Of The Chancel To The Churc — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, U
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument to daughter of William Smart in the churchyard about 4 metres south east of south east corner of aisle to the Church of St Andrew
Monument to daughter of William Smart in the churchyard about 4 metres south east of south east corner of aisle to the Church of St Andrew — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-m
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew
Monument to William Smart in the churchyard about 12 metres south east of the south east corner of the aisle of the Church of St Andrew — Grade II* listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midl
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Mickla Bridge
Mickla Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Literary houses · South West England
High Woolaston
High Woolaston — a literary house museum in wales south.
Where to eat & stay near Woolaston
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Beeches Farm Campsite
Beeches Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 7B&Bs · South Wales
Tintern Old Rectory B&B
Tintern Old Rectory B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Botany Bay Scout campsite
Botany Bay Scout campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Hostels · South Wales
The Polish Scouts Association
The Polish Scouts Association — a hostel in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Swan House
Swan House — a café in england west midlands.
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Mint & Mustard
Mint & Mustard — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 7More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woolaston?
- Woolaston is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 6FJ), in the parish of Woolaston.
- What is Woolaston?
- Woolaston — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Woolaston?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 6FJ.
- Is Woolaston a protected site?
- Yes — Woolaston is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Woolaston?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 6FJ.