Welcome to Coleford

Coleford is a small town located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The town is situated on the eastern bank of the River Wye and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Coleford has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore in the town. One of the most notable landmarks is the clock tower, which was built in 1864 and is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike.

Coleford is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with many walking and cycling trails in the surrounding area. The town is also home to the Forest of Dean Adventure Park, which offers a range of activities including zip-lining, high ropes courses, and archery. For those who prefer a more relaxed pace, there are several parks and gardens in the town, including the Speech House Gardens and the Puzzlewood Forest.

In addition to its natural beauty and outdoor activities, Coleford has a thriving arts and culture scene. The town is home to several galleries and museums, including the Coleford Great Western Railway Museum and the Coleford Town Museum. There are also several annual events and festivals in the town, including the Coleford Music Festival and the Coleford Carnival. With its rich history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture, Coleford is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Gloucestershire.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
St John's C Of E Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanne Peaper
Bowens Hill Road
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8DU
1594832046
School Website
Coalway Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Fay White
63 Coalway Road
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7HL
01594810271
School Website
Coalway Community Infant School
Community School
Ages:5-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Hayley Alliston
Coalway Road
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7HL
01594833457
School Website
Five Acres High School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Phelps
Five Acres
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7QW
1594832263
School Website
Berry Hill Primary School
Foundation School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Amy Pugh
Nine Wells Road
Berry Hill
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7AT
01594832262
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
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
Redbrook Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Natalie Frey
Redbrook
Monmouth
Gloucestershire
NP25 4LY
01600713501
School Website
Heart Of The Forest Community Special School
Community Special School
Ages:3-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Stephanie Withington
Speech House
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7EJ
01594822175
School Website
English Bicknor Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Isaac
English Bicknor
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7PG
1594860367
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney
Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW
6.53 Miles
Chepstow
Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD
10.92 Miles
Cam And Dursley
Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ
12.22 Miles
Stonehouse
Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW
14.82 Miles
Caldicot
Station Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP6 4BU
15.73 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
A W Taxis
01594 829327
37 Coombs Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AY
0.21 Miles
Cds Taxis Ltd
01594 834834
Unit 3 Tufthorn Industrial Estate, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ
0.82 Miles
Sovereign Taxis
01594 836757
3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ
0.83 Miles
Soverign Hire
01594 837135
3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ
0.83 Miles
Pams Private Hire
01594 860575
The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH
2.93 Miles
Fast Cabs
01594 560540
New Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HJ
3.46 Miles
B And S Taxi
01594 564279
56 Highbury Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6EE
3.69 Miles
Spright Cars
01600 700110
2 The Rickfield, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3HL
4.57 Miles
Paddy's Cabs
01600 772882
4 Cappers Place, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AL
4.58 Miles
Tramway Private Hire
01594 822238
A/18 Tramway Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AY
4.62 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Gloucester Road
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Coleford Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:30
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Coombs Park
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Staunton Road
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Victoria Road
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Fairways Avenue
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Poolway
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Crossways
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Berry Hill Pike
No More Collections Today
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Coalway Lane End
Collection Today available until:17:00
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Special Mailbox:
Queensway (Wynols Hill)
No More Collections Today
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Tufthorn Avenue
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Speech House Road
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Total Superstop Garage
No More Collections Today
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Scowles
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:09:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Forest Of Dean Pcn
01594 838101
Coleford Health Centre
Railway Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8RH
Coleford Family Doctors
01594 838108
Coleford Health Centre
Railway Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8RH
Brunston Practice
01594 833255
Brunston Practice
Cinderhill
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8HJ
Lydbrook Health Centre
Lydbrook Health Centre
Upper Lydbrook
Lydbrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9LG
Bream Surgery
Beech Way
Bream
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 6NB
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Local Stores

Coleford
Market Place
Lordshill
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8AA
01594 836560
Store Website
0.12 miles
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SPAR - Coleford
Old Station Way Service Station
Coleford
GL16 8RD
01594 810234
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8RH
01594 833526
0.17 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
0.35 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
2A Wonastow Road
Monmouth
Gwent
NP25 5AH
01600 712206
4.74 miles
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Camelids

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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
4.77 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Unit 2
Rockfield District Centre
Rockfield Road
Monmouth
Monmouthshire
NP25 5BA
01600 711511
vets@abbeyvets.co.uk
Website
4.91 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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If your pet requires emergency treatment OOH please call 01989 562251
Tue08:3018:30
If your pet requires emergency treatment OOH please call 01989 562251
Wed08:3018:30
If your pet requires emergency treatment OOH please call 01989 562251
Thu08:3018:30
If your pet requires emergency treatment OOH please call 01989 562251
Fri08:3018:30
If your pet requires emergency treatment OOH please call 01989 562251
Sat09:0012:00
If your pet requires emergency treatment OOH please call 01989 562251
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If your pet requires emergency treatment OOH please call 01989 562251
Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2PL
01594 826688
forest@petsbarn.co.uk
Website
5.47 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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
1.74 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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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
12.30 miles

Free Parking For About 6 Cars Gets Full At Weekends And On Nice Sunny Days
Location
what3words
flopping.magma.watching
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
13.23 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
13.88 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.
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
14.53 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
14.66 miles

Location
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