Welcome to Blakeney

Blakeney is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the eastern bank of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Blakeney is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the stunning scenery and explore the local area.

One of the main attractions in Blakeney is the Blakeney Hill Quarry Nature Reserve. The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including rare species of birds, butterflies, and plants. Visitors can take a leisurely walk through the reserve and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The reserve is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with many different species of birds to be seen throughout the year.

Blakeney is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Nicholas Church. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is well worth a visit. Other historic buildings in the village include Blakeney Manor, which dates back to the 16th century, and the Old Rectory, which was built in the 18th century. Overall, Blakeney is a charming village with plenty to see and do, making it a great destination for a day trip or a longer stay.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 8.4°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Blakeney Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Preece	High Street Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4EB 01594510270 School Website
Yorkley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katharine Burke	Lydney Road Yorkley Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4RR 01594562201 School Website
Soudley School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mel Davis	Soudley Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2UA 01594822004 School Website
Primrose Hill Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Mignaud	School Crescent Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5TA 01594843453 School Website
Pillowell Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Preece	School Road Pillowell Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4QT 01594562244 School Website
Severnbanks Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Poole	Naas Lane Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5AU 01594842789 School Website
Parkend Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katharine Burke	Yorkley Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4HL 01594562407 School Website
Sharpness Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Buckingham	New Town Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9NU 01453811220 School Website
Newnham St Peters Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Guy Phillips	Station Road Newnham Gloucestershire GL14 1AT 01594516208 School Website
Lydney Church Of England Community School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Bailey	Bream Road Lydney GL15 5JH 1594842172 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 4.00 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 5.90 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 8.52 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 11.13 Miles

Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 11.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tramway Private Hire 01594 822238 A/18 Tramway Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AY 3.08 Miles
K And T Taxis 01594 845913 1 Woodland Rise, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5LH 3.16 Miles
Tobys Taxis And Minibus Hire 01594 840448 74 Harrison Way, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5BH 3.24 Miles
Taxicabs 01594 843456 20A Hill Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HQ 3.46 Miles
A1 Taxi And Courier Service 07764 202205 52 Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2EA 4.08 Miles
Kc Cars 01594 823020 6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ 4.09 Miles
Satellite Cars 01594 826398 59 Oak Way, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3PG 4.12 Miles
B And S Taxi 01594 564279 56 Highbury Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6EE 4.26 Miles
Crystal Travel 01594 824846 3A Heywood Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PL 4.47 Miles
Ben Taxi 01594 410070 54 The Keelings, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NG 4.56 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Blakeney Surgery 01594 510225	Blakeney Surgery Mill End Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4ED
Yorkley Health Centre(Wg) 01594 562437	Yorkley Health Centre Bailey Hill Yorkley,Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4RS
Lydney Practice 01594 842167	Lydney Practice The Health Ctr, Albert St Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5NQ
Severnbank Surgery 01594 845715	Severnbank Surgery Tutnalls Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PF
Bream Surgery	Beech Way Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6NB

Local Stores

Lydney PFS
Highfield Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4LH
01594 844629
Store Website
2.52 miles

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SPAR - Lydney
High Street
Bream
Lydney
GL15 6JN
01594 562292
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
1 Tuthill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PA 01594 842185 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 3.16 miles

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Carrot Tops Mobile Surgery For Pets
50B Railway Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3HL 01594 824 765 enquiries@carrottopsmobilesurgery.co.uk Website 3.49 miles
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Sundean Lydney
11 High Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DP 01594 840404 info@sundeanvets.co.uk Website 3.68 miles
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B&Amp;W Equine Group
Equine Hospital Breadstone Clinic Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9HG 01453 811867 enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk Website 4.38 miles
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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PL 01594 826688 forest@petsbarn.co.uk Website 4.48 miles

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Armstrong Vets Limited
Unit 17, Breadstone Business Centre Breadstone Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9HF 01453 543516 practice@armstrongvets.com Website 4.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Stinchcombe Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Stinchcombe Hill, Which Lies To The West Of Dursley. You Will Experience Superb Views From Parts Of The Walk And Circle Part Of Stinchcombe Golf Course. GL11 6AQ 7.26 miles From Dursley, Head West Toward Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club. Follow The Road Up. The First Car Park Is For The Golf Course, So Continue Past That A Short While Until Reaching Stinchcombe Hill Car Park, On Your Left.

Cam Long Down
A Circular Dog Walk At Cam Long Down, Offering Amazing Views And Stunning Scenery At The Top Of Cam Peak. GL11 5HH 7.65 miles From The A4135 In Dursley, Turn Right At The Roundabout With Lloyds Bank, To Head Up Long Street. This Turns Left Into Drake Lane. Follow Drake Lane Until The End Where It Meets Springhill. Turn Right Here And Follow The Road Until You See The Car Park On Your Right.

Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland. 2 Braceland Cottages Braceland Coleford GL16 7NP 7.89 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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Coaley Peak
A Circular Dog Walk At Coaley Peak Viewpoint, Offering Fantastic Views At The Beginning Of The Walk. The Walk Starts At A Picnic Site, Ideal As A Start Or End-Point To This 3-Mile Walk. GL10 3TP 8.14 miles From Stroud, Take The B4066 Heading South. Go Through Selsley And Remain On The Road Until You See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Right To 'Picnic Area / Viewpoint / Nympsfield Long Barrow'.

Coaley Peak
Absolutely Beautiful For Those Of You Who Like Walking With A View, A Very Large Field Along From The Picnic Area Perfect For Them To Stretch Those Legs! Go Through The Gate, To The Point And You Will Feel Your On Top Of The World Weavers Cottage Coaley Peak Coaley Dursley GL11 5AU 8.28 miles

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Haresfield Beacon
There Are Several Routes You Can Take Once At The Beacon. You Can Either Walk Across The Fields To The Viewing Point, This Walk Is Fairly Flat. You Can Also Walk In The Woods Which Has Several Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Easy Pace To A Longer Hilly Path. Haresfield Ln 9.17 miles Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	5.3°C	4.4°C	4°C	4°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	9.2°C	8.9°C	8.1°C

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