Welcome to Southend

Southend is a small village located in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the edge of the Cotswold Hills and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty of the Cotswolds. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Kenelm's Church.

One of the main attractions in Southend is the Cotswold Farm Park, which is located just outside the village. The farm park is a popular destination for families and offers a range of activities, including animal feeding, tractor rides, and a play area. The farm park is home to a variety of animals, including rare breeds of sheep, cows, and pigs. Visitors can also learn about the history of farming in the Cotswolds and see traditional farming methods in action.

Southend is also home to several walking and cycling routes, which allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside. The Cotswold Way, a long-distance walking trail, passes through the village and offers stunning views of the Cotswold Hills. The village is also located close to several other popular attractions, including the town of Cheltenham and the city of Gloucester. Overall, Southend is a charming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and history of the Cotswolds.

Local Schools

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Cam Woodfield Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Harper	Elstub Lane Woodfield Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6JJ 01453543535 School Website
Cam Woodfield Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Bennett	Elstub Lane Cam Dursley GL11 6JJ 1453542706 School Website
North Nibley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Hodgkinson	The Street North Nibley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6DL 01453542600 School Website
Rednock School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Alexander	Kingshill Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4BY 01453543618 School Website
Cam Everlands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Knill	Birch Road Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5SF 01453545452 School Website
Cam Hopton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Harris	Hopton Road Upper Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5PA 01453542763 School Website
Peak Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hamp	Drake Lane Dursley GL11 5HD
Dursley Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Toni Holford-Wright	Highfields Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4NZ 01453542304 School Website
Berkeley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alexandra Robbins	Marybrook Street Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9AZ 1453810254 School Website
Slimbridge Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms James Taylor	St John's Road Slimbridge Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 7DD 01453890216 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 2.52 Miles

Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 6.37 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 6.50 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 8.64 Miles

Yate Badminton Road, Yate, Gloucestershire, BS37 5JF 9.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A 2 B Taxis 01453 548483 37 Tilsdown Close, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 6HG 1.23 Miles
C L S Taxis 07717 750452 9 Larkrise, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5EZ 1.40 Miles
Al's Taxis 07843 427967 13 Kingsway, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4DJ 1.46 Miles
Jenkins Taxi's 01453 542346 Spring Farm, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5AD 2.52 Miles
Castle Cars Private Hire 01453 511793 Fishers Road, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9AU 3.05 Miles
Wotton Executives 0844 800 5706 Charfield Barns, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8SP 3.56 Miles
Coombe Valley Private Hire 01453 845071 Valley Road, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7NP 3.61 Miles
Ak Taxis 01453 842673 14 Synwell La, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7GQ 3.76 Miles
Hop In And Travel 07968 029724 4 West View, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7HP 3.80 Miles
Kmx Chauffeurs 01453 521518 1 Chestnut Pk, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RJ 4.18 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stinchcombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stinchcombe Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways Stinchcombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stancombe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yew Tree Inn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Phillimore Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Nibley Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stinchcombe Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berkeley Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingshill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodview Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garden Suburb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Wick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Acorn Practice 01453 540540	May Lane Surgery 27 May Lane Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4JN
Walnut Tree Practice 01453 540555	May Lane Surgery Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4JN
The Cam Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Glebelands Cam Dursley GL11 5NE
The Cam Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Glebelands Cam Dursley GL11 5NE
The Orchard Medical Centre	Fairmead Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5NE

Local Stores

Rosebery
3 Rosebery Road
Dursley
Gloucestershire
GL11 4PS
01453 545234
Store Website
2.02 miles

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SPAR - Dursley
Mill Garage
Cam
Dursley
GL11 5DH
01453 549742
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Heartvets
Vale Vets Ltd, The Animal Hospital The Avenue Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AJ mark@heartvets.co.uk 0.70 miles


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Vale Vets
The Animal Hospital Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AJ 01453 542 092 reception@valevets.co.uk Website 0.70 miles
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Tyndale Vets Ltd
Lower Wick Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6DD 01453 511 311 reception@tyndalevets.co.uk Website 1.61 miles

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Armstrong Vets Limited
Unit 17, Breadstone Business Centre Breadstone Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9HF 01453 543516 practice@armstrongvets.com Website 1.83 miles
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B&Amp;W Equine Group
Equine Hospital Breadstone Clinic Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9HG 01453 811867 enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk Website 2.15 miles
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The Renew Centre
Unit 7, Sheephouse Farm Business Centre Ukey Road Uley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5AD 01452 767735 therenewcentre@gmail.com Website 2.54 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.15 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 2.54 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
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 4.21 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 4.51 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'.

Selsley Common
Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Different Paths To Take, The Cows Are Hilarious. Selsley Common 6.86 miles Plenty Of Free Parking

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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 8.33 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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