Welcome to Lower Rea

Lower Rea is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Rea, which flows through the village and provides a picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

The village of Lower Rea has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. There are several historic buildings in the village, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is a popular attraction for visitors to the village, and its beautiful architecture and stunning stained glass windows are a testament to the village's rich heritage.

Despite its small size, Lower Rea has a strong sense of community, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a hub for socializing and community events. The village also has a cricket club, which is a popular pastime for residents during the summer months. Overall, Lower Rea is a charming and welcoming village, with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Peters Catholic High School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Mcdermott	Stroud Road Tuffley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0DD 01452520594 School Website
The Willow Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Headteacher Pete Hales	Evenlode Road Tuffley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0JY 1452526442 School Website
Grange Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Williams	Holmleigh Road Tuffley Grange Primary School Gloucestershire GL4 0RW 1452524050 School Website
The Crypt School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Philip Stanlake	Podsmead Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 5AE 01452530291 School Website
Harewood Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs James Goodland	Harewood Close Tuffley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0SS 01452526889 School Website
Harewood Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrea Mills	Harewood Close Tuffley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0SS 01452525364 School Website
Holmleigh Park High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Patrick Farmbrough	Windsor Drive Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0RT 1452301381 School Website
Gloucester And Forest Alternative Provision School Pupil Referral Unit Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Elisa Entwistle	Russett House Tuffley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0RQ 01452528955 School Website
Belong School Gloucestershire Other Independent School Ages:12-16 Head Teacher Mrs Janie James-Ashburner	Church Lane Whaddon Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0UF 3003035755 School Website
Kingsway Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lee Pajak	Valley Gardens Kingsway Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 2AR 01452881800 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 2.38 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 6.13 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 6.15 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 7.86 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 9.48 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Freelance Taxi 01452 520880 12 Holmleigh Pde, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0QU 0.44 Miles
W J S Taxis Ltd 01452 306795 22 Longleat Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 0SG 0.58 Miles
Five 2 One Taxis 01452 521521 21 Scott Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5BD 0.69 Miles
Walters Chauffeur Service 07787 158079 18 Rosebery Av, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5EQ 1.11 Miles
Elite Taxis 01452 331166 6 Rosebery Avenue, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5EQ 1.11 Miles
Back Badge Cars 01452 595959 Unit D Goodridge Trading Estate, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5EB 1.19 Miles
Go Cars 01452 553326 50 Halton Way Kingsway, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 2BB 1.20 Miles
Four Two One Taxis 01452 224043 59 Hartland Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4RU 1.21 Miles
D And K Travel 01452 557979 53 Reservoir Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 6RW 1.27 Miles
Ladybird Cars 01452 500233 15 Balfour Rd, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5QG 1.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Tuffley Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Fox Elms Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bourton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campden Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Slimbridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woods Orchard Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Linsley Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nympsfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Grange Po Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Windsor Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holmeigh Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chatsworth Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Reservoir Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Podsmead Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whaddon Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tuffley Surgery	38 Warwick Avenue Tuffley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0SL
Quedgeley Medical Centre 01452 728882	Quedgeley Medical Centre Olympus Park, Quedgeley Gloucester GL2 4NF
Rosebank Health 01452 543000	Kingsway Health Centre Rudloe Drive Kingsway Gloucester GL2 2FY
Kingsway Surgery	Rudloe Drive Kingsway Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 2FY
Matson Lane Surgery	Matson Lane Matson Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 6DX

Local Stores

Seventh Avenue
12-14 Seventh Avenue
Tuffley
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 0EB
01452 524893
Store Website
0.01 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Tuffley
Euro Garages
Stroud Rd
Tuffley
Gloucester
GL4 0DA
01452 307984
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Stroud Road Veterinary Surgery
365A Stroud Road Tuffley Gloucester Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 0DA 0.23 miles
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Companion Care (Gloucester) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1 Woodrow Way Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 5DX 01452 303 348 gloucester@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.91 miles
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Dragon Vets - Kingsway
Unit 13 Kingsway Local Centre Kingsway Gloucestershire GL2 2GT 01452 729 341 info@kingswayveterinaryclinic.co.uk 1.11 miles
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Poultry Health Services
Woods Veterinary Hospital 125 Bristol Road Quedeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 4NB 01981 241320 hereford@poultryservices.com Website 1.12 miles

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Wood Veterinary Group Limited
125 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 4NB 01452 543990 office@woodvet.co.uk Website 1.12 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Quedgeley Veterinary Surgery
108 Bristol Road Quedgeley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 4NA 01452 722089 johna@aasvets.co.uk 1.16 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 2.78 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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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 2.96 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 3.87 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 6.59 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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Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 6.60 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.

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 7.26 miles In The Cotswold Hills, South Of Stroud And North Of Minchinhampton Common. Just Off The A419 Swindon To Stroud Road.

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