Welcome to Cinderford

Cinderford is a small town located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when it was a thriving mining town. The town's economy was heavily dependent on the coal mining industry, which provided employment to a large number of people. However, the decline of the coal mining industry in the 20th century led to a significant decline in the town's economy.

Despite the decline of the coal mining industry, Cinderford has managed to reinvent itself as a tourist destination. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. The town is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the St. John the Evangelist Church, which dates back to the 19th century. The town also has a number of shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a great place to visit for a day out.

Cinderford is also home to a number of community events throughout the year. The town hosts an annual carnival, which is a popular event for both locals and visitors. The carnival features a parade, live music, and a variety of food and drink stalls. The town also hosts a number of other events throughout the year, including a Christmas market and a summer festival. Overall, Cinderford is a charming town with a rich history and plenty to offer visitors.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 8.4°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School Details
The Forest High School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Miss Alan Dane
Causeway Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2AZ
01594822257
School Website
Forest View Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Ben Lyons
Latimer Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2QA
01594822241
School Website
St Whites Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Clare Tilling
Sneyd Wood Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 3GD
01594822311
School Website
Littledean Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Hayley Mcgoldrick
Church Street
Littledean
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 3NL
01594822171
School Website
Steam Mills Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mel Davis
Steam Mills
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 3JD
01594822567
School Website
Drybrook Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Thomas Henesey
Drybrook Road
Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9JF
1594542448
School Website
Soudley School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mel Davis
Soudley
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2UA
01594822004
School Website
Woodside Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Ms Mel Davis
Denehurst
Ruardean Woodside
Ruardean
Gloucestershire
GL17 9XP
01594542287
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
Dene Magna School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Brady
Abenhall Road
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0DU
01594542370
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney
Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW
7.76 Miles
Cam And Dursley
Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ
9.67 Miles
Stonehouse
Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW
10.89 Miles
Gloucester
Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE
11.47 Miles
Stroud
Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP
13.22 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Crystal Travel
01594 824846
3A Heywood Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2PL
0.07 Miles
Ben Taxi
01594 410070
54 The Keelings, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2NG
0.41 Miles
A1 Taxi And Courier Service
07764 202205
52 Church Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2EA
0.52 Miles
Kc Cars
01594 823020
6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ
0.69 Miles
Satellite Cars
01594 826398
59 Oak Way, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3PG
0.96 Miles
Tramway Private Hire
01594 822238
A/18 Tramway Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AY
1.74 Miles
Pams Private Hire
01594 860575
The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH
3.46 Miles
Quicksilver Cars Ltd
01452 529973
The Firs The Village, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1PA
3.64 Miles
Sovereign Taxis
01594 836757
3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ
4.84 Miles
Soverign Hire
01594 837135
3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ
4.84 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street
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Cinderford Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Dockham Road Cinderford
No More Collections Today
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Cinderford Do Woodside St
Collection Today available until:18:00
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Hilldene
No More Collections Today
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Meadow Road
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Lower High Street
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Station Street
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Dockham Road
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Church Road
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Upper Bilson
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Littledean Hill
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Belle Vue Road
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Hastings Road
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Foxes Bridge Road
No More Collections Today
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Cinderford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
The Health Centre
Dockham Road
Cinderford
GL14 2AN
Cinderford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
The Health Centre
Dockham Road
Cinderford
GL14 2AN
Forest Health Care
01594 820820
Cinderford Medical Centre
Valley Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2NX
Dockham Surgery
01594 820010
Cinderford Medical Centre
Valley Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2NX
Drybrook Surgery
01594 542239
The Surgery
Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9JE
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Local Stores

Valley Road
72 Valley Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2PA
01594 825182
Store Website
0.39 miles
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Spar- Platinum - Lower Lane
Lower Lane
Berry Hill
Coleford
GL16 8QQ
Store Website
5.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2PL
01594 826688
forest@petsbarn.co.uk
Website
0.05 miles
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Dogs

Poultry

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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
1.25 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

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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
3.03 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Equines

Small Mammals

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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
5.51 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

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Animals Treated
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Dogs

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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8RH
01594 833526
5.53 miles
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Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5RS
01989 564687
reception@vinetreevets.co.uk
6.53 miles
Animals Treated
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Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

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Poultry

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Local Dog Walks

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
6.09 miles

Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.
Location
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splints.mural.emails
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
10.07 miles

Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take
Location
what3words
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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
11.35 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'.
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
11.44 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
11.49 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.
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
11.63 miles

Location
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