Welcome to Elkstone

Elkstone is a small village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Elkstone is known for its picturesque cottages, historic church, and traditional pub. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions in Elkstone is the Church of St. John the Evangelist. The church dates back to the 12th century and features a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The interior of the church is decorated with beautiful stained glass windows and a 15th-century font. The church is open to visitors and is a popular spot for weddings and other events.

Another popular attraction in Elkstone is the Elkstone Village Inn. The pub is housed in a 16th-century building and serves traditional British pub fare and local ales. The pub has a cozy atmosphere and is a great place to relax after a day of hiking or exploring the village. The pub also hosts live music events and other entertainment throughout the year.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.2°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

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
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
Birdlip Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Pugh	Birdlip Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8JH 01452862331 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
Rendcomb College Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Rob Jones	Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 7HA 1285831213 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
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
Sheepscombe Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Dangerfield	Far End Sheepscombe Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7RL 01452813852 School Website
The Richard Pate School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Macdonald	Southern Road Leckhampton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9RP 1242522086 School Website
Cranham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Scott	Cranham Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 8HS 01452812660 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 6.49 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 8.47 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 8.98 Miles

Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 9.12 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 10.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6114 Birdlip, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 8JH 2.83 Miles
Pja Chauffeur Services 01452 863600 Berrington Lodge, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4PS 4.87 Miles
Mps Private Hire 01242 257953 15 Little Pheasants, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8EJ 4.97 Miles
Airport Priority Cars 01242 572224 9A School Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8AU 5.15 Miles
P J A Chauffeur Services 01452 863600 348 London Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6YT 5.16 Miles
Brockworth Cars 01452 864562 92 Moorfield Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 4JH 5.17 Miles
Astra Cabs 01242 252233 Wisborough/Kidnappers La, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 0NL 5.22 Miles
Cab-In's Uk Ltd 07710 480410 7 Hetton Gardens, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8HU 5.40 Miles
Spar-Tax Taxis Ltd 01242 807666 11A The Pk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RX 5.64 Miles
Home James Taxis Cirencester 01285 641339 154 Stratton Heights, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2RN 6.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Syde No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cowley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Penhill Colesbourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brimpsfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caudle Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colesbourne Tso Lb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Coberley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duntisbourne Abbotts No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birdlip B4070 Cross Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
National Star Centre 01242 527631	College Of Further Education Ullenwood,Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 9QU
Rendcomb Surgery 01285 831257	Rendcomb Surgery Rendcomb Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 7EY
Brockworth Surgery 01452 862247	The Surgery Abbotswood Rd,Brockworth Gloucester GL3 4PE
Improved Access Peripheral Cluster 01242 539080	Leckhampton Surgery 17 Moorend Park Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0LA
Cheltenham Peripheral Pcn Hub 07719 086243	Leckhampton Surgery 17 Moorend Park Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0LA

Local Stores

Leckhampton
143 Leckhampton Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL53 0DQ
01242 513585
Store Website
5.06 miles

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SPAR - Charlton Kings
41 Lyefield Road
Charlton Kings
Cheltenham
GL53 8EZ
01242 523 691
Store Website
5.2 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 5.05 miles

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Medivet Leckhampton
Moorend Grove Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0EX 01242 517199 leckhampton@medivet.co.uk Website 5.16 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 5.24 miles
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Woodlands Veterinary Clinic
Green Street Brockworth Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 4LS 01242 255133 Enquiries@woodlands-vets.co.uk Website 5.37 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 5.52 miles
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Waterlane Equine Vets
Fourways Waterlane Oakridge Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7PH 01452 770 268 waterlaneequine@gmail.com Website 5.59 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 3.13 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 3.36 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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Devils Chimney
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Woodland, Reaching Devil's Chimney, A Limestone Rock Formation. Lancashire GL53 9QL 3.79 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.

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 6.11 miles

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Cirencester Park Cecily Hill Gates
Cirencester Park - Cecily Hill Gates Cecily Hill Cirencester Lancashire GL7 2EF 7.04 miles

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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 8.40 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	5.3°C	4.4°C	4°C	4°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	9.2°C	8.9°C	8.1°C

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