Welcome to Kilcot

Kilcot is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the A40 road, which connects Gloucester to Ross-on-Wye. Kilcot is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for tourists who enjoy hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church.

One of the most notable features of Kilcot is its proximity to the Forest of Dean, which is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The forest covers over 42 square miles and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. Visitors to the forest can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also a number of picnic areas and campsites located throughout the forest.

In addition to its natural beauty, Kilcot is also home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. St. Mary's Church is one of the most notable, with its impressive Norman architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. Other historic buildings in the village include Kilcot Manor, which dates back to the 16th century, and the Old School House, which was built in the 19th century. Overall, Kilcot is a charming village with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Picklenash Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tony Larner	Ross Road Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BG 01531820589 School Website
Glebe Infants School Foundation School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tony Larner	Glebe Way Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BL 01531820700 School Website
Newent Community School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Burke	Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1QF 01531820550 School Website
Pauntley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Tony Larner	Pool Hill Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1LL 01531820053 School Website
Gorsley Goffs Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diana Atkinson	Gorsley Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 7SE 01989720321 School Website
Ann Cam Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Bayfield Gardens Dymock Gloucestershire GL18 2BH 1531890424 School Website
Redmarley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Smith	Redmarley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3HS 01531650277 School Website
Tibberton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Wilson	Orchard Rise Tibberton Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3AQ 01452790469 School Website
Bromesberrow St Marys Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Hankins Leonie Mison	Albright Lane Bromesberrow Ledbury Gloucestershire HR8 1RT 01531650340 School Website
Huntley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Curtis	Ross Road Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3EX 01452830510 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 7.12 Miles
17:16 to Hereford Platform:2 On time 17:19 to Birmingham New Street Platform:1 On time 17:48 to London Paddington Platform:1 On time
Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 9.20 Miles

Colwall Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN 10.00 Miles
17:10 to Hereford Platform:1 On time 17:25 to Birmingham New Street Platform:1 On time 17:56 to London Paddington Platform:1 On time
Great Malvern Station Approach, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AL 12.31 Miles
16:58 to London Paddington Platform:1 On time 17:04 to Hereford Platform:2 On time 17:31 to Birmingham New Street Platform:1 On time
Malvern Link Worcester Road, Malvern Link, Worcestershire, WR14 1SW 13.34 Miles
17:01 to Hereford Platform:1 On time 17:02 to London Paddington Platform:2 On time 17:13 to Great Malvern Platform:1 Estimated:17:27 This train has been delayed by train crew being delayed by service disruption

Local Taxis

Taxi
Leadon Vale Taxis 01531 822465 Culver Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1DB 0.93 Miles
Keith's Kars 01452 830213 Main Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DZ 4.87 Miles
Bentley Chauffeur Drive 01989 750140 Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX 5.18 Miles
Martins Private Hire 07508 848989 8 Poole Ground, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8NA 6.60 Miles
N A B Hire 01531 633044 1 Golding Way, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2PN 7.12 Miles
Simons Taxi 01989 568629 63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB 7.13 Miles
Somerville Private Hire 01531 552001 Heather Bank, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JE 7.20 Miles
A1 Daztaxis 01989 768738 Highways Gray Tree, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HY 7.27 Miles
S R Taxis 01989 566246 5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN 7.36 Miles
Alans Taxis 01989 563297 A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE 7.39 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ross Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxenhall Court Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lakeside Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glebe Estate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Scarr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Health Centre Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Tythings Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watery Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newent Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Court Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Newent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Foley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Baldwins Oak Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Onslow Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newent Business Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Holts Health Centre 01531 820689	The Holts Health Centre Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BA
Staunton & Corse Surgery 01452 840228	The Surgery,Gloucester Rd Corse, Staunton Gloucester GL19 3RB
Mitcheldean Surgery 01594 542270	Mitcheldean Surgery Brook Street Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0AU
Ledbury Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	St. Katherines Surgery Market Street Ledbury HR8 2AQ
Ledbury Health Partnership - Covid Local Vaccination Service	St. Katherines Surgery Market Street Ledbury HR8 2AQ

Local Stores

Manchester House
High Street
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1AN
01531 822480
Store Website
0.81 miles

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SPAR - Newent
1 Broad Street
Newent
GL18 1AQ
01531 820217
Store Website
0.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millpark Veterinary Centre
Cleeve Mill Business Park Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1AZ 01531 820258 millparkvetsnewent@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.99 miles
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Animals Treated
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Soulmate Vet Rehab
Unit 7 Staunton Court Business Park Ledbury Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3QS Website 4.31 miles
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Ab Europe Limited
Aubreys Farm Albright Lane Bromsberrow Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 1RZ 01531 651 210 alice@abreeds.co.uk 5.15 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Sundean Hartpury
Gloucester Road Hartpury Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3BG 01452 700086 hartpury@petsbarn.co.uk Website 5.46 miles
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Bristol Veterinary Centre T/A Vets Barn
Harts Barn Farm Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0QD 01452 830086 longhope@vetsbarn.co.uk Website 5.77 miles
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emergency cover

Ledbury Park Veterinary Centre
The Southend Ledbury Herefordshire HR8 2HD 01531 633 141 info@ledburyparkvetcentre.co.uk Website 6.34 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages Hollybush Ledbury Lancashire HR8 1EU 7.40 miles Grid Ref: So 760380 From Welland Take The B4208 South Towards Gloucester. You Enter The Open Area Of Castlemorton Common. At The End Of This Straight Section Of Road Turn Right- If You Pass A Pub You Have Gone Too Far. Carry Along Narrow Track For 3/4 Mile

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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 12.00 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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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 13.02 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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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 13.29 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 13.70 miles

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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 15.07 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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