Welcome to Brockweir

Brockweir is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Wye and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Brockweir is a popular destination for tourists who come to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to explore the many walking trails that crisscross the surrounding hills and forests.

One of the most notable features of Brockweir is the village's historic church. St. Bridget's Church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The church is open to visitors and is a popular destination for those interested in history and architecture. The churchyard is also home to a number of interesting graves and memorials, including a memorial to the victims of a tragic boating accident that occurred on the River Wye in 1878.

Brockweir is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a tea room. These businesses provide essential services to the local community and are also popular with visitors to the area. The village shop is particularly noteworthy, as it is run by volunteers and stocks a wide range of locally sourced products. Overall, Brockweir is a charming and picturesque village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Gloucestershire.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Briavels Parochial Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Frey	High Street St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TD 01594530428 School Website
Woolaston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Lane	Netherend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PH 01594529270 School Website
Tutshill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jennifer Lane	Coleford Road Tutshill Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7BJ 01291622593 School Website
Dean Close St John's Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr Nick Thrower	Castleford Hill Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7LE 1291622045 School Website
Clearwell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cilla James	Church Road Clearwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8LG 01594834904 School Website
Offas Mead Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Wayland	Beachley Road Sedbury Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7DT 01291622932 School Website
Aylburton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Isaac	Church Road Aylburton Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6DB 1594842426 School Website
Wyedean School And 6Th Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gwennan Jeremiah	Beachley Road Sedbury Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7AA 01291625340 School Website
Bream Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Brice	High Street Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6JW 1594562628 School Website
Ellwood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Milford	Bromley Road Ellwood Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LY 01594833232 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 4.85 Miles

Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 5.73 Miles

Caldicot Station Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP6 4BU 9.57 Miles

Severn Tunnel Junction Station Road, Rogiet, Monmouthshire, NP26 3SP 9.78 Miles

Severn Beach Severn Beach Road, Severn Beach, Gloucestershire, BS35 4PQ 10.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Fast Cabs 01594 560540 New Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HJ 4.46 Miles
Jays Taxis 01291 626232 3 Hocker Hill Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5ER 4.72 Miles
B And S Taxi 01594 564279 56 Highbury Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6EE 4.74 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01291 625847 39 Deans Hill, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5AT 4.89 Miles
M And R Taxis 01291 624482 Bulwark Trading Estate, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5QZ 5.40 Miles
Cds Taxis Ltd 01594 834834 Unit 3 Tufthorn Industrial Estate, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ 5.66 Miles
Taxicabs 01594 843456 20A Hill Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HQ 5.81 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Bristol 0800 783 4107 17 Aust Crescent, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5NJ 5.84 Miles
A And T Taxis 01291 769001 38 Burnt Barn Rd, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5NG 5.90 Miles
K And T Taxis 01594 845913 1 Woodland Rise, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5LH 5.95 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brockweir Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Briavels Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Triangle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tintern Station Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brockweir House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Trellick Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodsprings Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wilmot Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Np16 Tintern Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey Mill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tintern Abbey Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hewelsfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Botany Bay Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapel Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birchfield (St. Briavels) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wye Valley Practice 01594 530334	Wye Valley Practice Smithville Close St. Briavels Gloucester GL15 6TN
Bream Surgery	Beech Way Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6NB
Brunston Practice 01594 833255	Brunston Practice Cinderhill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HJ
Lydney Practice 01594 842167	Lydney Practice The Health Ctr, Albert St Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5NQ
Coleford Family Doctors 01594 838108	Coleford Health Centre Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH

Local Stores

Bream
Coleford Road
Bream
LYDNEY
Gloucestershire
GL15 6ES
Store Website
4.46 miles

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SPAR St Lawrence Road
St Lawrence Road
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 6BE
01291 629183
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Equine Chepstow
Ride And Stride The Saddlery St Arvans Chepstow Gwent NP16 6DN 01291 444877 office@abbeyequine.co.uk Website 3.42 miles

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Archway Veterinary Centre
17A Moor Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5DB 01291 625205 info@archwayvet.co.uk Website 4.81 miles
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Marlow Vets
Newport Road Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5BB 01291 624 090 team@marlowvets.co.uk Website 5.33 miles
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Summerview
54A Bulwark Road Bulwark Chepstow Gwent NP16 5JN 01291 620 661 Website 5.41 miles

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Sundean Lydney
11 High Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DP 01594 840404 info@sundeanvets.co.uk Website 5.59 miles
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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
Animal Health Centre 1A Cupola Close Mushet Industrial Park Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RD 01594 835600 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 5.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Severn Way River Severn
A Truly Gorgeous Walk Along The Banks Of The River Severn, Following Part Of The Severn Way. Open Fields And Water With Lovely Views Of The Bridge. Severn Way Lancashire 7.12 miles Free Parking For About 6 Cars Gets Full At Weekends And On Nice Sunny Days

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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 7.31 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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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 12.99 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 14.18 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.

Blaise Castle Estate
Blaise Castle House Henbury Rd Bristol Lancashire BS10 7QS 14.19 miles

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Kings Weston Bristol
Can Stick To The Paths Or Go Off Into Woods For A More Adventurous Route And Fun For Your Dog 7 Southside Cl Bristol Lancashire BS9 2QY 14.86 miles

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