Welcome to Stroat

Stroat is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the banks of the River Severn and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Stroat is the Stroat Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate architecture. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to a number of historic graves and monuments.

Another popular attraction in Stroat is the nearby Tidenham Chase, which is a large area of woodland that is perfect for hiking and exploring. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers, and visitors can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside from the top of the hill. Overall, Stroat is a charming village that offers visitors a peaceful retreat from the stresses of modern life.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.9°C

Feels Like: 8.6°C

Wind: 2.9 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Woolaston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Lane	Netherend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6PH 01594529270 School Website
Tutshill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jennifer Lane	Coleford Road Tutshill Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7BJ 01291622593 School Website
Aylburton Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Isaac	Church Road Aylburton Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6DB 1594842426 School Website
Dean Close St John's Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr Nick Thrower	Castleford Hill Tutshill Chepstow NP16 7LE 1291622045 School Website
Wyedean School And 6Th Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gwennan Jeremiah	Beachley Road Sedbury Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7AA 01291625340 School Website
Offas Mead Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs David Wayland	Beachley Road Sedbury Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7DT 01291622932 School Website
St Briavels Parochial Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Natalie Frey	High Street St Briavels Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6TD 01594530428 School Website
The Dean Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Richard Brand	Church Road Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DZ 01594843202 School Website
Oldbury On Severn Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Amanda Luke	Church Road Oldbury-On-Severn Thornbury Oldbury-On-Severn Gloucestershire BS35 1QG 01454414297 School Website
Lydney Church Of England Community School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Bailey	Bream Road Lydney GL15 5JH 1594842172 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 3.92 Miles

Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 4.07 Miles

Severn Beach Severn Beach Road, Severn Beach, Gloucestershire, BS35 4PQ 8.73 Miles

Pilning Station Road, Pilning, Gloucestershire, BS35 4JT 9.23 Miles

Caldicot Station Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP6 4BU 9.31 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jays Taxis 01291 626232 3 Hocker Hill Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5ER 3.91 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01291 625847 39 Deans Hill, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5AT 4.22 Miles
M And R Taxis 01291 624482 Bulwark Trading Estate, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5QZ 4.38 Miles
Taxicabs 01594 843456 20A Hill Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HQ 4.50 Miles
K And M Taxis 01291 622906 20 Valentine Lane, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5TH 4.67 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport Bristol 0800 783 4107 17 Aust Crescent, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5NJ 4.73 Miles
Fast Cabs 01594 560540 New Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HJ 4.74 Miles
Castle Taxis 01291 627131 4 Alice Crescent, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5SW 4.78 Miles
B And S Taxi 01594 564279 56 Highbury Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6EE 4.79 Miles
K And T Taxis 01594 845913 1 Woodland Rise, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5LH 4.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stroat No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Woolaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolaston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keynsham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tidenham Chase No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boughspring No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodside (Woolaston) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Netherend Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashways No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birchwood Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Boughcliffe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolaston Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tideham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dayhouse Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clanna Road (Alvington) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Wye Valley Practice 01594 530334	Wye Valley Practice Smithville Close St. Briavels Gloucester GL15 6TN
Beachley Medical Centre	Beachley Medical Centre The Medical Centre Beachley Chepstow Gloucestershire NP16 7YG
Lydney Practice 01594 842167	Lydney Practice The Health Ctr, Albert St Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5NQ
Severnbank Surgery 01594 845715	Severnbank Surgery Tutnalls Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PF
Bream Surgery	Beech Way Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6NB

Local Stores

Bream
Coleford Road
Bream
LYDNEY
Gloucestershire
GL15 6ES
Store Website
4.66 miles

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SPAR Sedbury
SPAR
Beachley Road
Sedbury
Chepstow
NP16 7AA
01291624311
Store Website
3.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Equine Chepstow
Ride And Stride The Saddlery St Arvans Chepstow Gwent NP16 6DN 01291 444877 office@abbeyequine.co.uk Website 3.87 miles

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Archway Veterinary Centre
17A Moor Street Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5DB 01291 625205 info@archwayvet.co.uk Website 4.03 miles
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Sundean Lydney
11 High Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DP 01594 840404 info@sundeanvets.co.uk Website 4.28 miles
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Summerview
54A Bulwark Road Bulwark Chepstow Gwent NP16 5JN 01291 620 661 Website 4.44 miles

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Marlow Vets
Newport Road Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5BB 01291 624 090 team@marlowvets.co.uk Website 4.65 miles
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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
1 Tuthill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PA 01594 842185 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.81 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.61 miles Free Parking For About 6 Cars Gets Full At Weekends And On Nice Sunny Days

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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 9.21 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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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 10.51 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 11.83 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.

Blaise Castle Estate
Blaise Castle House Henbury Rd Bristol Lancashire BS10 7QS 12.25 miles

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Kings Weston Bristol
Can Stick To The Paths Or Go Off Into Woods For A More Adventurous Route And Fun For Your Dog 7 Southside Cl Bristol Lancashire BS9 2QY 13.07 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	3.1°C	3.4°C	3.7°C	4.1°C	4.2°C	4.7°C	5.5°C	6°C	6.7°C	6.6°C	6.4°C	6.1°C

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Temp	7.9°C	7.5°C	7.4°C	7.7°C	8.2°C	8.8°C	9.5°C	10.4°C	10.9°C	11.3°C	11.1°C	10.3°C
Feels Like	5.3°C	4.4°C	4°C	4°C	4.8°C	5.8°C	6.9°C	8°C	8.8°C	9.2°C	8.9°C	8.1°C

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