Welcome to Colesbourne

Colesbourne is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated in the Cotswold Hills, which is known for its picturesque landscapes and charming villages. Colesbourne is particularly famous for its snowdrops, which bloom in the winter months and attract visitors from all over the country. The Colesbourne Estate is home to one of the largest collections of snowdrops in the UK, with over 350 varieties on display.

The village of Colesbourne has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. The name Colesbourne is derived from the Old English words "col" and "burna", which mean "cool stream". The village was once a thriving market town, with a weekly market and an annual fair. Today, Colesbourne is a peaceful and quiet village, with a population of around 200 people. It is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, who come to explore the surrounding countryside.

One of the main attractions in Colesbourne is the Colesbourne Park, which is open to the public during the snowdrop season. The park covers over 10 acres and features a beautiful lake, woodland walks, and a walled garden. Visitors can also enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the tearoom, which serves homemade cakes and sandwiches. The Colesbourne Estate also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Colesbourne is a charming village with a rich history and beautiful surroundings, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Cotswolds.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 18.3°C

Feels Like: 18.3°C

Wind: 4.3 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
Coberley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Milner	Coberley Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9QZ 01242870366 School Website
Rendcomb College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Rob Jones	Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 7HA 1285831213 School Website
Withington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sonia Beames	High Street Withington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4BQ 01242890349 School Website
North Cerney Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suki Pascoe	North Cerney Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 7BZ 01285831310 School Website
National Star College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Simon Welch.	Ullenwood Manor Ullenwood Lane Cheltenham GL53 9QU 1242527631 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Smith	School Lane Chedworth Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4AJ 01285720427 School Website
Birdlip Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Pugh	Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH 01452862331 School Website
Andoversford Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Bradley-Mckay	Old Gloucester Road Andoversford Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 4HR 01242820407 School Website
Miserden Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Abbi Jellyman	Miserden Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7JA 01285821463 School Website
Balcarras School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Burke	East End Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8QF 01242515881 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 6.63 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 9.76 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 10.27 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 10.28 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 12.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6114 Birdlip, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 8JH 4.23 Miles
Mps Private Hire 01242 257953 15 Little Pheasants, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EJ 4.64 Miles
P J A Chauffeur Services 01452 863600 348 London Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6YT 4.64 Miles
Airport Priority Cars 01242 572224 9A School Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8AU 4.76 Miles
Country Cabs 01285 720035 12 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4NH 4.80 Miles
Chedworth Cabs 01285 720035 12 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4NH 4.80 Miles
Chedworth Cars 01285 720035 12 The Hemplands, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4NH 4.80 Miles
Cab-In's Uk Ltd 07710 480410 7 Hetton Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8HU 5.06 Miles
Astra Cabs 01242 252233 Wisborough/Kidnappers La, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 0NL 5.51 Miles
Spar-Tax Taxis Ltd 01242 807666 11A The Pk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RX 5.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Penhill Colesbourne Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colesbourne Tso Lb Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cockleford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsden Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elkstone Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elkstone Rectory Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cowley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beech Pike Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coberley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Postcombe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Withington(Church) Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rendcomb Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Severn Springs Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodmancote Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rendcomb Po Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rendcomb Surgery 01285 831257	Rendcomb Surgery Rendcomb Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 7EY
National Star Centre 01242 527631	College Of Further Education Ullenwood,Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9QU
Sixways Clinic 01242 223810	Sixways Clinic London Rd. Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HS
The Leckhampton Surgery 01242 539080	The Leckhampton Surgery Lloyd Davies House 17 Moorend Park Road Cheltenham GL53 0LA
Improved Access Peripheral Cluster 01242 539080	Leckhampton Surgery 17 Moorend Park Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0LA

Local Stores

Church Street
Church Street
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 8AR
01242 235446
Store Website
4.71 miles

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SPAR - Charlton Kings
41 Lyefield Road
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
GL53 8EZ
01242 523 691
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Charlton Kings
90 Horsefair Street Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8JR 01242 522429 charlton.kings@medivet.co.uk Website 4.71 miles

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Dragon Vets Charlton Kings
17 Lyefield Road West Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 8EZ 01242 220 158 info@charltonkingsvet.co.uk Website 4.91 miles
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Medivet Leckhampton
Moorend Grove Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0EX 01242 517199 leckhampton@medivet.co.uk Website 5.25 miles
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Zetland Veterinary Group - Pegasus House Veterinary Centre
230 London Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HW 01242 524935 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 5.33 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic
6 Bethesda Street Leckhampton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2AY 01242 234392 admin@cheltenham.follygardens.com Website 5.80 miles
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Woodlands Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Salisbury Avenue Warden Hill Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3GA 01242 255133 enquiries@woodlands-vets.co.uk Website 5.82 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Devils Chimney
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Woodland, Reaching Devil's Chimney, A Limestone Rock Formation. Lancashire GL53 9QL 4.03 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Follow This Road North. Continue Straight At The Crossroads. Then Take The Second Road On The Right, Which Is Hartley Lane. Continue Straight, Then Take A Track On The Left - The Car Park Will Be On Your Right.

Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 4.05 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Then Take The Immediate Left Again, Which Is Signposted As Crickley Hill Country Park. The Car Park Is At The End Of This Track.

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 4.21 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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Cirencester Park Cecily Hill Gates
Cirencester Park - Cecily Hill Gates Cecily Hill Cirencester Lancashire GL7 2EF 7.13 miles

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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 7.83 miles

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Cleeve Hill
A Never Ending Set Of Rolling Hills With Panoramic Views Over Cheltenham And Beyond. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 8.51 miles Off The B4632, Drive Up Past The Rising Sun Pub And On The Left There Should Be A Layby You Can Park For Free In. To Get To Cleeve Hill, Cross The Road And To The Right Of Lou'S View There Is A Gate And A Handy Dog Poo Bin Within 5 Meters :)

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Weather Forecast

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