Welcome to Rodford

Rodford is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Stroud and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Leonard's Church, which is a popular attraction for visitors.

One of the main features of Rodford is its stunning natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it the perfect place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is also home to a number of nature reserves, including the Rodford Way Nature Reserve, which is a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife spotting. The village is also located close to the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.

Despite its small size, Rodford has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village also has a number of community groups and organizations, including a gardening club and a local history society. The village is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors are always made to feel at home. Overall, Rodford is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit for anyone looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of rural England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Immanuel Christian School Other Independent School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Gulliford	Rodford Tabernacle Westerleigh Road Westerleigh Avon BS37 8QG 1454311710 School Website
Wellesley Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Small	Edgeworth Yate Yate Gloucestershire BS37 8YR 01454866740 School Website
Abbotswood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rob Cockle	Kelston Close Yate Yate Gloucestershire BS37 8SZ 01454867777 School Website
Culverhill School Academy Special Converter Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Mr Chris Walker	Kelston Close Yate Bristol BS37 8SZ 1454553001 School Website
Woodlands Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Dean	Sundridge Park Yate Bristol South Gloucestershire BS37 4HB 1454866535 School Website
St Pauls Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maxine Sewell	Sundridge Park Yate Yate Gloucestershire BS37 4EP 01454866790 School Website
Vinney Green Secure Unit Secure Units Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Mr Paul Chapman	Care Of: South Gloucestershire Council Badminton Road Yate Bristol BS37 5AF 1179702286
Yate Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Wilcox	Sundridge Park Yate South Gloucestershire BS37 4DX 1454333560
The Manor Coalpit Heath Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Amanda Flanagan	Roundways Coalpit Heath Coalpit Heath Gloucestershire BS36 2LF 01454866555 School Website
Raysfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hill	Finch Road Chipping Sodbury Bristol BS37 6JE 1454866795 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Yate Badminton Road, Yate, Gloucestershire, BS37 5JF 1.33 Miles

Bristol Parkway Station Approach Road, Off Hatchet Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 8PU 4.66 Miles

Filton Abbey Wood Station Road, Filton, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 7JW 5.62 Miles

Patchway Station Road, Patchway, Gloucestershire, BS34 6LP 5.75 Miles

Stapleton Road Stapleton Road, Easton, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 6NE 6.73 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Euro Taxis Ltd 01454 320101 Jorrocks Estate, Bristol, Bristol, BS37 8QH 0.41 Miles
Silverline Cars 01454 313227 71 Chedworth, Bristol, Bristol, BS37 8RZ 0.46 Miles
Silverline Cars Bristol Ltd 0845 644 8282 107 Cherington, Bristol, Bristol, BS37 8UT 0.63 Miles
Yates Premier Taxis 01454 858222 68 Lyndale Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS37 4DD 1.30 Miles
C T Taxis 0117 935 3007 17 Homestead Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS36 2FB 1.44 Miles
First Class Taxis 07814 680814 17 Homestead Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS36 2FB 1.44 Miles
Grab-A-Cab 01454 313883 2 East Walk, Bristol, Bristol, BS37 4AS 1.52 Miles
Grab A Cab 01454 313883 2 East Walk, Bristol, Bristol, BS37 4AS 1.52 Miles
P J Cabs 01454 310111 Unit 23 Falcons Gate, Bristol, Bristol, BS37 5NH 1.64 Miles
A Cabs Co 01454 888885 Falcons Gate, Bristol, Bristol, BS37 5NH 1.64 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rodborough Bs37 8Se Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerleigh Road Near The War Memorial Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingscote Bs37 8Yj Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbotswood Post Office Bs37 4Ng Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Deerhurst Bs37 4Jw Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerleigh Hill Bs37 8Qy Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wapley Bs37 8Rj Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodchester Bs37 8Tu Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highworth Crescent Bs37 4Hx Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dovecote Bs37 4Pe Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nibley Bs37 5Jg Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerleigh Close Bs37 5Hz Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ram Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westerleigh Road Bs37 4Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mayshill Bs36 2Nt Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery Abbotswood 01454 313577	42 Abbotswood Yate Bristol Avon BS37 4NG
Kennedy Way Surgery 01454 313849	Kennedy Way Surgery Kennedy Way, Yate Bristol Gloucestershire BS37 4AA
Courtside Surgery 01454 313874	Courtside Surgery Kennedy Way, Yate Bristol Avon BS37 4DQ
Coalpit Heath Surgery 01454 772150	3 Church Lane Coalpit Heath Bristol Avon BS36 2SR
West Walk Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Yate West Gate Centre 21 West Walk Yate Bristol BS37 4AX

Local Stores

Winterbourne
6 Dragon Road
Winterbourne
Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS36 1BQ
01454 772341
Store Website
3.17 miles

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SPAR Yate
111 - 112 Badgworth
Yate
Bristol
BS37 8YJ
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbotswood Veterinary Centre
18 Abbotswood Yate Bristol Gloucestershire BS37 4NG 01454 322449 abbotswoodveterinarycentre@hotmail.co.uk Website 0.67 miles
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Animals Treated
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Rowe Veterinary Group
9 Station Road Yate Bristol Gloucestershire BS37 5HT 01454 318016 yate@rowevetgroup.com Website 1.33 miles
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Yate Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 1, Riverside Retail Park Link Road, Yate Bristol Gloucestershire BS37 4AY 01454272510 yate@vets4pets.com 1.59 miles
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Animal House Vets
Chipping Sodbury Surgery 61 Horse Street Chipping Sodbury Bristol Bristol BS37 6DA 0117 3355999 reception@animalhousevets.com Website 2.18 miles
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Brimsham Veterinary Clinic
Brimsham Veterinary Clinic Unit 2, Lark Rise Brimsham Bristol Avon BS37 7PJ 01454 312312 Catclinic@rowevetgroup.com 2.27 miles
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Bristol Emersons Green Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home, The Village, Emerson Way Emersons Green Bristol Gloucestershire BS16 7AE carla.puime@vets4pets.com 2.64 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Oldbury Court Estate
Frome Valley Walkway Bristol Lancashire BS16 1HR 4.73 miles As You Drive Along Oldbury Court Road, You Will Think You'Re Lost As It Is A Very Residential Area And There Are No Clues As To The Huge Estate At The End Of The Road! Have Faith! The Car Park And Open Green Space Will Suddenly Appear Before You When The Road Can Go No Further.

Location what3words park.lend.chin

Eastville Park
784 Muller Rd Bristol Lancashire BS5 6XA 6.16 miles

Location what3words woes.tuck.shady

Willsbridge Mill
Avon Wildlife Trust - Pretty Walk Located Next To Syston River Surrounded By Woodland With Plenty Of Bird Wildlife, Circular Walk Not 25 Mins But Can Go Different Routes For Longer. Decked Area Next To Brook (It Called A River But Not Wide And Only Max Foot Deep) To Let Your Dog Splash Around. A Cafe Has Opened Recently, Castle Cottage 44 Willsbridge Hill Willsbridge Bristol BS30 6EY 6.48 miles Parking For 4 Cars On Main Road A431.

Location what3words layers.spoke.cable

Purdown / Stoke Park Estate
33 Lindsay Rd Lockleaze Bristol Lancashire BS7 9NP 6.48 miles The Green Space Shown On The Map Is Misleading - The Space Fills That Entire Wedge Above The M32 Up To The Lakes.

Location what3words themes.wings.extra

Hanging Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk To Hanging Hill, In Lansdown, Which Lies Between Bath And Bristol. BA1 9BY 6.83 miles Take The Lansdown Road, Heading North Out Of Bath. Pass By Lansdown Golf Club On Your Left Followed By Two Entrance Roads Leading To Bath Racecourse. You Then Want To Take The Next Road On Your Left, Which Leads To A Small Parking Area.

Conham River Park And Avon River Trail
82 Conham Hill Lancashire 6.86 miles

Location what3words stable.pokers.catch

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