Welcome to Knockdown

Knockdown is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which makes it a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the picturesque countryside of England. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and ancient woodlands, which provide a perfect backdrop for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.

One of the main attractions of Knockdown is the Knockdown Hillfort, which is an Iron Age hillfort that dates back to around 500 BC. The hillfort is located on the top of a hill and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The site is managed by the National Trust and is open to the public throughout the year. Visitors can explore the remains of the hillfort, which include the ramparts, ditches, and other defensive structures.

Another popular attraction in Knockdown is the St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 12th century. The church is located in the heart of the village and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and historic architecture. The church is open to the public and visitors can attend regular services or simply admire the beauty of the building. Overall, Knockdown is a charming village that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Gloucestershire.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Woolley	St Mary's Road Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8BW 01666502275 School Website
Sir William Romneys School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rob Skipp (Acting)	Lowfield Road Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8AE 01666502378 School Website
Avening Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Rushton	High Street Avening Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8NF 01453833191 School Website
Westonbirt School Other Independent School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Natasha Dangerfield	Westonbirt Tetbury Gloucestershire Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8QG 1666880333 School Website
Ruskin Mill College Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-25 Head Teacher Mr Steve Ferguson	The Fisheries Stroud Horsley Gloucestershire GL6 0PL 1453837500 School Website
Horsley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Price	The Street Horsley Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0PU 01453833625 School Website
Leighterton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Meryl Hatfield	Leighterton Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8UH 01666890273 School Website
The Acorn School Other Independent School Ages:6-18 Head Teacher Ms Christine Cook	Church Street Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0BP 1453836508 School Website
Cotswold Chine School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Dury	Box Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 9AG 1453837550
Beaudesert Park School Other Independent School Ages:3-13 Head Teacher Mr C D Searson	Minchinhampton Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 9AF 1453832072 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kemble Windmill Hill, Kemble, Gloucestershire, GL7 6AW 6.88 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 7.38 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 8.48 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 9.56 Miles

Chippenham Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE 12.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
L A C Executive Private Hire 01666 503766 106 St Marys Rd, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8BN 0.51 Miles
Pegasus Chauffeur Services 01666 500446 31 Church St, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8JG 0.69 Miles
See It In A Day Tours And Airports 01666 505056 20 Springfields, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8EN 0.90 Miles
Beaufort Embryo Transfer 01666 880236 Elmleaze, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QE 2.61 Miles
M R Private Hire 01453 835868 45 Homefield, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0SP 4.28 Miles
Omega Private Hire Ltd 01453 834688 67 Churchill Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0DE 4.36 Miles
K Cabs 01453 835444 Nympsfield Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0EE 4.50 Miles
Bell Taxis Of Malmesbury 07793 207204 8 Parklands, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0QH 4.56 Miles
S.A Taxi 07515 868691 11 Hobbes Close, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DA 4.73 Miles
1A Taxis 07770 928046 Sherwood/Nympsfield Rd, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0EU 4.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Romney Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chavange Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charlton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lowfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Police Station Long Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Knapp Charlton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Conygar Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tetbury Post Office Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Berrells Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Northfield Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cirencester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quercus Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beverston Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doughton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hooks House Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Phoenix Tetbury	41-43 Long Street Tetbury GL8 8AA
Prices Mill Surgery 01453 832424	Prices Mill Surgery New Market Road Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0DQ
Minchinhampton Surgery 01453 883793	The Surgery Bell Lane, Minchinhampton Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 9JF
Tolsey Surgery 01666 840270	The Tolsey Surgery High Street Sherston,Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0LH
Malmesbury Medical Partnership 01666 825825	Malmesbury Medical P/Ship Priory Way Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 0FB

Local Stores

Tetbury
17 Long Street
Tetbury
Gloucestershire
GL8 8AA
01666 502685
Store Website
0.57 miles

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SPAR - Kingswood
The Chipping
Kingswood
Wotton Under Edge
GL12 8RT
01453 842230
Store Website
8.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ashcroft Veterinary Surgery
Ashcroft Tetbury Limited Part Unit 3, Hampton Industrial Estate Hampton Street Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8LD 01666 500853 mail@ashcroftvets.org.uk Website 0.34 miles
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The George Veterinary Clinic - Tetbury
23 Church Street Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8JG 01666 503531 dogandcat@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 0.67 miles
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We operate our own emergency service 24hours a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24hours a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24hours a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24hours a day. Please call 01666823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24hours a day. Please call 01666823165
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Our Malmesbury Hospital is open for normal appointments.01666 823165
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We operate our own emergency service 24hours a day. Please call 01666823165

Tomlinson Equine
Elmleaze Westonbirt Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8QE 01666 880 236 info@tomlinsonequine.co.uk Website 2.53 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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B&Amp;W Equine Group Ltd
Willesley Equine Clinic Ltd Byams Farm Willesley Tetbury Gloucestershire GL8 8QU 01666 880501 enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk Website 3.68 miles

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Lansdown Veterinary Services Ltd
The Veterinary Clinic Old Market Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0DU 01453 834930 enquiries@lansdownvets.co.uk Website 4.15 miles

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The George Veterinary Clinic - Nailsworth
16 Mill Yard George Street Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0AG 01453 705560 dogandcat@georgevetgroup.co.uk Website 4.23 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Westonbirt Arboretum
Lovely Walk Around Westonbirt, Bit Pricey To Get In. Lots Of People With Other Dogs And Have To Stick To Certain Areas With Your Dog As There Are Dog Free Zones. Can Get Quite Muddy So Wellies Would Be Advised. Mitchell Dr Tetbury Lancashire GL8 8QS 2.93 miles

Location what3words bungalows.funky.crowbar

Rodborough Common
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Around Rodborough Common. It Is Located North Of Minchinhampton Common And Is Notified For Its Biological And Geological Importance. GL5 5BP 6.27 miles In The Cotswold Hills, South Of Stroud And North Of Minchinhampton Common. Just Off The A419 Swindon To Stroud Road.

Selsley Common
Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Different Paths To Take, The Cows Are Hilarious. Selsley Common 6.67 miles Plenty Of Free Parking

Location what3words redouble.fairly.divided

Coaley Peak
Absolutely Beautiful For Those Of You Who Like Walking With A View, A Very Large Field Along From The Picnic Area Perfect For Them To Stretch Those Legs! Go Through The Gate, To The Point And You Will Feel Your On Top Of The World Weavers Cottage Coaley Peak Coaley Dursley GL11 5AU 7.26 miles

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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 7.52 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'.

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 7.89 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.

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