Welcome to Ford

Ford is a small village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire. The village is situated on the River Coln and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Ford is known for its picturesque scenery and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of the Cotswolds. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Oswald's Church.

One of the main attractions in Ford is the Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. The park is home to over 260 species of animals and is a great place to visit for families and animal lovers. The park also has beautiful gardens that are perfect for a leisurely stroll. Another popular attraction in Ford is the Cotswold Water Park, which is a series of lakes that offer a range of water sports and activities. The water park is a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities and water sports.

Ford is also home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village shop. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are several events and activities that take place throughout the year, including a village fete and a Christmas market. Ford is a great place to visit for those who want to experience the beauty of the Cotswolds and the warmth of a small village community.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.2°C

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Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Temple Guiting Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Barry	Temple Guiting Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5RW 01451850304 School Website
Isbourne Valley School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Justin Godding	Didbrook Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5PF 01242621341 School Website
Winchcombe School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Templeton	Greet Road Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5LB 01242602233 School Website
Winchcombe Abbey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Johnson	Back Lane Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5PZ 01242602447 School Website
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Woolston	Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5EY 01242602679 School Website
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Jacqueline Smith	Leamington Road Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7DZ 1386853337 School Website
Cotswold Spa Hospital School Other Independent Special School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Woodsmith	Station Road Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7DE 1386853523
Broadway First School Community School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Dr Lee Poultney	Lime Tree Avenue Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7BD 01386852485 School Website
Oak Hill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Greaves	Junior Base School Road Alderton Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 8NP 01242620448 School Website
Longborough Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jayne Pryor	Longborough Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 0QD 1451830097 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 7.85 Miles

Evesham High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EQ 9.73 Miles

Honeybourne Station Road, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 7GN 9.76 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 10.21 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 10.50 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taylor Private Hire 01242 603651 25 Abbots Leys Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5QG 4.13 Miles
Elite Taxis Of Broadway And The Vale 01386 853057 36 Averill Close, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7RA 5.34 Miles
Tempus Taxis 07814 177909 53 Leamington Rd, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7EG 5.38 Miles
Cotswold Executive Transfer 01386 852345 8 Phillips Rd, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7EY 5.41 Miles
Q B Cabs 07850 888565 48 Sandscroft Av, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7EL 5.45 Miles
Blue Cabs 01386 858031 Broadway Road, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7HP 5.89 Miles
Cotswold Chauffeurs Ltd 01451 831024 7 Whittlestone Hollow, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1LL 5.91 Miles
Cjp Private Hire And Tours 01386 859078 6 Smallbrook Road, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7EP 5.98 Miles
Nationwide Cars 01386 701305 Horbeam House, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9RL 6.81 Miles
C J P Airport Transfers 01386 833365 Ridgeway, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7HS 6.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cutsdean No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Temple Guiting School No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Taddington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Kineton Guiting No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Guiting Power No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toddington Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winchcombe Medical Centre 01242 602307	Winchcombe Medical Centre Greet Road, Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5GZ
New Barn Close Surgery 01386 853651	New Barn Close Surgery Station Road, Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7DE
The Surgery - Greenway	Greenway Road Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh Gloucestershire GL56 9BJ
Stow Surgery 01451 830625	Stow Surgery Maugersbury Road Stow-On-The-Wold Gloucestershire GL54 1AX
Chipping Campden Surgery 01386 841894	Chipping Campden Surgery Back Ends Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6AU

Local Stores

Winchcombe
22-24 North Street
Winchcombe
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 5PS
01242 604220
Store Website
3.74 miles

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SPAR - Oxring - Toddington
Abbey Garage
Main Road
Toddington
GL54 5DT
01242 621224
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Green Vets Ltd
Abbey Cottage Abbey Terrace Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5LW 01242 602235 mail@abbeygreenvets.co.uk Website 3.84 miles
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Summerhill Equine Veterinary Partnership Llp
Summer Hill Farm Naunton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3AZ 01451 850086 office@summerhillequine.co.uk Website 3.98 miles

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Peasebrook Equine Clinic Ltd.
Peasebrook Equine Clinic Little Buckland Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7JH 01386 853884 info@peasebrook.co.uk Website 5.00 miles
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Abbey Green Vets Ltd
Church Close Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7AH 01386 852421 mail@abbeygreenvets.co.uk Website 5.03 miles
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Guasco And Associates
Unit 1 &Amp; 2 Manor Farm Upper Slaughter Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2JJ 01527 591047 office@guascoandassociates.com Website 5.78 miles
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Brain Partners Equine Vets Ltd
Dikler Farm Fosseway Lower Slaughter, Bourton On The Water Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 2EY 01451 820445 info@brainpartners.co.uk Website 7.06 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Broadway Tower
A Circular Dog Walk At Broadway Tower, In The Cotswolds. Broadway Tower Stands On Beacon Hill, Which Is The Second Highest Point In The Cotswolds. The Tower Itself Is 65 Feet (20 Metres) High. WR12 7LB 4.85 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Your To Turn Right Toward Broadway Tower. Follow This, Heading Up The Road With The Two Posts. After A Short While There Is The Choice Of Off-Road Parking On The Left, Otherwise Head Straight Ahead To The Broadway Tower Car Park.

Cotswold Way From Fish Hill
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Fish Hill Heading North East On The Cotswold Way. This Section Of The 102-Mile Long Cotswold Way Long-Distance Footpath Is Between Chipping Campden In The North And Fish Hill, Which Is On The Way To Broadway. WR12 7LD 5.02 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Road Sign To Fish Hill Picnic Area. Take The Road On The Left Here And The Car Park Is Just On The Left Here.

Dumbleton Hall Grounds
Beautiful Grounds With Lakes, Very Picturesque. The Ground Is Not Flat So Unsuitable For Those With Walking Difficulties. 26 Main St Evesham WR11 7TQ 5.92 miles

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Blockley Cotswolds
Start And Finish At The Church In Blockley And Follow The 5 Mile Route Via The "Private" Village Of Batsford, Its Arboretum And Cafe. Of Note Are The Lime Grove And Views Across The Countryside. We Saw A Red Kite On Our Journey. The Route Is Along Well Marked Bridle And Footpaths. Bell Ln Blockley Moreton-In-Marsh GL56 9ES 6.00 miles Start From Blockley Church. There Is Street Parking Along Bell Lane.

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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 6.33 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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Cleeve Common
Overseeing The Valley Of Gloucester &Amp; Cheltenham, This Is Wall Is For All Seasons With Picturesque Views Everywhere You Turn. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 6.33 miles

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Weather Forecast

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