Welcome to Milkwall

Milkwall is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the eastern side of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Milkwall is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Milkwall was once a thriving mining community, with coal mining being the main industry in the area. The village also had a railway station, which was used to transport coal and other goods to other parts of the country. Today, Milkwall is a popular tourist destination, with visitors coming to explore the village's history and enjoy the beautiful countryside.

Milkwall has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a primary school, a post office, and a village hall, which is used for a variety of events and activities. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the area, serving traditional English food and drink. Overall, Milkwall is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful and relaxing lifestyle for its residents and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 7°C

Feels Like: 7°C

Wind: 2.2 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
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
Ellwood Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Donna Milford
Bromley Road
Ellwood
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7LY
01594833232
School Website
Clearwell Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cilla James
Church Road
Clearwell
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8LG
01594834904
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
Five Acres High School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Simon Phelps
Five Acres
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7QW
1594832263
School Website
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
Bream Church Of England Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Nicola Brice
High Street
Bream
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 6JW
1594562628
School Website
Parkend Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Katharine Burke
Yorkley Road
Parkend
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4HL
01594562407
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney
Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW
5.49 Miles
Chepstow
Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD
10.13 Miles
Cam And Dursley
Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ
11.41 Miles
Stonehouse
Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW
14.18 Miles
Caldicot
Station Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP6 4BU
15.08 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Cds Taxis Ltd
01594 834834
Unit 3 Tufthorn Industrial Estate, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ
0.23 Miles
Sovereign Taxis
01594 836757
3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ
0.85 Miles
Soverign Hire
01594 837135
3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ
0.85 Miles
A W Taxis
01594 829327
37 Coombs Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AY
1.23 Miles
Fast Cabs
01594 560540
New Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HJ
2.42 Miles
B And S Taxi
01594 564279
56 Highbury Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6EE
2.65 Miles
Pams Private Hire
01594 860575
The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH
3.58 Miles
Tramway Private Hire
01594 822238
A/18 Tramway Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AY
4.38 Miles
K And T Taxis
01594 845913
1 Woodland Rise, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5LH
4.68 Miles
Kc Cars
01594 823020
6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ
4.90 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Milkwall Po
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Tufthorn Avenue
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Palmers Flat
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellwood
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gl16 Fetter Hill Coleford
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coalway Lane End
Collection Today available until:17:00
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Sling Village
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairways Avenue
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queensway (Wynols Hill)
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coleford Post Office
Collection Today available until:17:30
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Clearwell Old P O
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gloucester Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Cross
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Speech House Road
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Milend
No More Collections Today
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Brunston Practice
01594 833255
Brunston Practice
Cinderhill
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8HJ
Coleford Family Doctors
01594 838108
Coleford Health Centre
Railway Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8RH
Forest Of Dean Pcn
01594 838101
Coleford Health Centre
Railway Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8RH
Bream Surgery
Beech Way
Bream
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 6NB
Wye Valley Practice
01594 530334
Wye Valley Practice
Smithville Close
St. Briavels
Gloucester
GL15 6TN
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Local Stores

Coleford
Market Place
Lordshill
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8AA
01594 836560
Store Website
0.93 miles
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SPAR - Coleford
Old Station Way Service Station
Coleford
GL16 8RD
01594 810234
Store Website
0.6 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
Animal Health Centre
1A Cupola Close
Mushet Industrial Park
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8RD
01594 835600
admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk
Website
0.69 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8RH
01594 833526
0.87 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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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
4.62 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Sundean Lydney
11 High Street
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 5DP
01594 840404
info@sundeanvets.co.uk
Website
4.88 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Deer

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
1 Tuthill
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 5PA
01594 842185
admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk
Website
4.99 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
2A Wonastow Road
Monmouth
Gwent
NP25 5AH
01600 712206
5.44 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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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
2.77 miles

Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.
Location
what3words
splints.mural.emails
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
11.34 miles

Free Parking For About 6 Cars Gets Full At Weekends And On Nice Sunny Days
Location
what3words
flopping.magma.watching
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
12.32 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
13.03 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.
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
13.78 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'.
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
13.88 miles

Location
what3words
sample.grudging.merit
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Weather Forecast

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