Welcome to Boulsdon

Boulsdon is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the edge of the Forest of Dean, which is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green forests, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy hiking, cycling, and other outdoor pursuits.

Despite its small size, Boulsdon has a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. The village was once a thriving market town, and many of its historic buildings and landmarks still stand today. One of the most notable landmarks in Boulsdon is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

Today, Boulsdon is a quiet and peaceful village that is home to a small community of residents. The village has a few local amenities, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. It is also located just a short drive from the nearby town of Cinderford, which offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and other amenities. Overall, Boulsdon is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life for its residents.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9°C

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Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Newent Community School And Sixth Form Centre
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Dawn Burke
Watery Lane
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1QF
01531820550
School Website
Glebe Infants School
Foundation School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Tony Larner
Glebe Way
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1BL
01531820700
School Website
Picklenash Junior School
Foundation School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Tony Larner
Ross Road
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1BG
01531820589
School Website
Gorsley Goffs Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Diana Atkinson
Gorsley
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7SE
01989720321
School Website
Tibberton Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Sarah Wilson
Orchard Rise
Tibberton
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL19 3AQ
01452790469
School Website
Pauntley Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Tony Larner
Pool Hill
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1LL
01531820053
School Website
Huntley Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs E Curtis
Ross Road
Huntley
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL19 3EX
01452830510
School Website
Hope Brook C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Stephanie Severn
Church Road
Longhope
Gloucestershire
GL17 0LL
01452830558
School Website
Lea C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Diana Atkinson
Lea
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7JY
01989750296
School Website
Ann Cam Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Sarah Smith
Bayfield Gardens
Dymock
Gloucestershire
GL18 2BH
1531890424
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ledbury
The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR
8.65 Miles
Gloucester
Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE
8.72 Miles
Colwall
Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN
11.59 Miles
Stonehouse
Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW
13.51 Miles
Great Malvern
Station Approach, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AL
13.89 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Leadon Vale Taxis
01531 822465
Culver Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1DB
0.96 Miles
Keith's Kars
01452 830213
Main Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DZ
3.40 Miles
Bentley Chauffeur Drive
01989 750140
Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX
4.10 Miles
Martins Private Hire
07508 848989
8 Poole Ground, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8NA
6.06 Miles
Quicksilver Cars Ltd
01452 529973
The Firs The Village, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1PA
6.54 Miles
Simons Taxi
01989 568629
63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB
6.66 Miles
S R Taxis
01989 566246
5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN
6.79 Miles
Alans Taxis
01989 563297
A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE
6.84 Miles
A1 Daztaxis
01989 768738
Highways Gray Tree, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HY
6.85 Miles
Somerville Private Hire
01531 552001
Heather Bank, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JE
6.94 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Boulsdon Croft
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Culver Street
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Anthonys Cross
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The Tythings
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Watery Lane
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Ross Road
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Glebe Estate
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Kilcot
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Cliffords Mesne
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Health Centre
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Newent Po
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Mill Lane
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Lakeside
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Onslow Road
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Foley Road
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Holts Health Centre
01531 820689
The Holts Health Centre
Watery Lane
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1BA
Mitcheldean Surgery
01594 542270
Mitcheldean Surgery
Brook Street
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0AU
Staunton & Corse Surgery
01452 840228
The Surgery,Gloucester Rd
Corse, Staunton
Gloucester
GL19 3RB
Drybrook Surgery
01594 542239
The Surgery
Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9JE
Newnham Surgery
01594 516241
Newnham&Westbury Surgery
Rodley Road
Westbury On Severn
Gloucestershire
GL14 1PF
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Local Stores

Newent
Market Square
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1PS
01531 828137
Store Website
1.04 miles
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SPAR - Newent
1 Broad Street
Newent
GL18 1AQ
01531 820217
Store Website
1.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millpark Veterinary Centre
Cleeve Mill Business Park
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1AZ
01531 820258
millparkvetsnewent@yahoo.co.uk
Website
1.51 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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Bristol Veterinary Centre T/A Vets Barn
Harts Barn Farm
Longhope
Gloucestershire
GL17 0QD
01452 830086
longhope@vetsbarn.co.uk
Website
4.22 miles
Amenities
Client car park

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Cats

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Soulmate Vet Rehab
Unit 7
Staunton Court Business Park
Ledbury Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL19 3QS
Website
5.26 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Sundean Hartpury
Gloucester Road
Hartpury
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL19 3BG
01452 700086
hartpury@petsbarn.co.uk
Website
5.56 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Cats

Dogs

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Chaseview Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Hildersley
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7NJ
01989 562251
info@chaseviewvets.co.uk
Website
6.16 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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Pigs

Poultry

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Ab Europe Limited
Aubreys Farm
Albright Lane
Bromsberrow
Ledbury
Herefordshire
HR8 1RZ
01531 651 210
alice@abreeds.co.uk
6.68 miles
Amenities
Referrals only
Animals Treated
Sheep/Goats

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Local Dog Walks

Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages
Hollybush
Ledbury
Lancashire
HR8 1EU
8.96 miles

Grid Ref: So 760380 From Welland Take The B4208 South Towards Gloucester. You Enter The Open Area Of Castlemorton Common. At The End Of This Straight Section Of Road Turn Right- If You Pass A Pub You Have Gone Too Far. Carry Along Narrow Track For 3/4 Mile
Location
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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
10.91 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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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
11.76 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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what3words
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Painswick Beacon
Beautiful Walk With Stunning Views. You Do Need To Be Mindful Of The Golfers, Who Are Very Tolerant Of The Odd Dog Who Wants To Chase The Ball.
Painswick Beacon
Painswick
12.52 miles

Location
what3words
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Edge Valley Of Gloucester
A Walk Through The Woods Along The Side Of A Spur In The Valley Of Gloucester. Established Tracks Available But Always Best To Create Your Own.
Cotswold Way
Stroud
GL6 6PR
12.65 miles

Location
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Crickley Hill Country Park
There Are Many Walks In The Park With More Crowded And More Secluded Areas. It Can Be Quite Busy At The Weekend - But We Love The Site For Its Amazing Nature And The Views Into Gloucestershire And Across To The Malvern Hills. For Solitude Go On A Rainy Day During The Week!
Cotswold Way
Lancashire
14.78 miles

The Park Is Closed In The Evening. It Is An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty And Sometimes There Is A Little Ice Cream Van There. Quite Busy On The Weekends And Check Out Where The Organic Gras Mowers Are (Heard Of Peaceful Cows). Property Managed By National Trust.
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