Welcome to Joyford

Joyford is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the western edge of the Forest of Dean and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Joyford is a peaceful and tranquil place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is home to a small community of friendly and welcoming people who are proud of their village and its heritage.

One of the main attractions of Joyford is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green forests, and picturesque countryside. There are many walking and cycling trails in the area, which offer visitors the chance to explore the stunning scenery and wildlife of the Forest of Dean. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Joyford Methodist Church, which dates back to the 19th century.

Despite its small size, Joyford has a strong sense of community and a rich cultural heritage. The village hosts a number of events and festivals throughout the year, including the Joyford Flower Show and the Joyford Music Festival. These events bring together residents and visitors alike, and are a great way to experience the warmth and hospitality of the local community. Overall, Joyford is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a unique and unforgettable experience of rural England.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Five Acres High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Phelps	Five Acres Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QW 1594832263 School Website
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
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
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
Lydbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lusted	School Road Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9PX 01594860344 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
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
Ellwood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Milford	Bromley Road Ellwood Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LY 01594833232 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 7.73 Miles

Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 12.28 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 12.91 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 15.20 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 16.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A W Taxis 01594 829327 37 Coombs Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AY 1.19 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01594 836757 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 1.76 Miles
Soverign Hire 01594 837135 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 1.76 Miles
Pams Private Hire 01594 860575 The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH 1.92 Miles
Cds Taxis Ltd 01594 834834 Unit 3 Tufthorn Industrial Estate, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ 2.15 Miles
Spright Cars 01600 700110 Cedars House, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DQ 3.40 Miles
Spright Cars 01600 700110 2 The Rickfield, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3HL 4.16 Miles
Paddy's Cabs 01600 772882 4 Cappers Place, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 5AL 4.51 Miles
Kc Cars 01594 823020 6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ 4.66 Miles
Tramway Private Hire 01594 822238 A/18 Tramway Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AY 4.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Berry Hill Po Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Joyford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Christchurch Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
The Bracelands Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Crow Ash Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Five Acres Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Total Superstop Garage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berry Hill Pike Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillersland Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Edge End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mile End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poolway Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coombs Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staunton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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
Ruardean Surgery	High Street (Rear Of Memorial Hall) Ruardean Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9US

Local Stores

Coleford
Market Place
Lordshill
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8AA
01594 836560
Store Website
1.51 miles

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Spar- Platinum - Lower Lane
Lower Lane
Berry Hill
Coleford
GL16 8QQ
Store Website
0.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH 01594 833526 1.57 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 1.72 miles
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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
2A Wonastow Road Monmouth Gwent NP25 5AH 01600 712206 4.65 miles

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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 4.69 miles
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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 4.72 miles
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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
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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
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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
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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 5.09 miles

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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 1.00 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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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 13.69 miles Free Parking For About 6 Cars Gets Full At Weekends And On Nice Sunny Days

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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 14.10 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 14.63 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.

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 14.95 miles Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take

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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 15.11 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'.

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