Welcome to Taynton

Taynton is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the western edge of the Cotswold Hills, and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque cottages, historic church, and friendly community. Taynton is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

One of the main attractions in Taynton is the St. Lawrence Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade I listed building, and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate carvings. Visitors can also explore the churchyard, which is home to several historic graves and monuments. The church is open to visitors throughout the year, and is a popular destination for weddings and other special events.

Taynton is also home to several walking trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The Cotswold Way, a long-distance footpath that runs from Chipping Campden to Bath, passes through the village. Visitors can also explore the nearby Forest of Dean, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Overall, Taynton is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Gloucestershire.

Local Schools

School	Details
Tibberton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Wilson	Orchard Rise Tibberton Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3AQ 01452790469 School Website
Huntley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Curtis	Ross Road Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3EX 01452830510 School Website
Newent Community School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Burke	Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1QF 01531820550 School Website
Churcham Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Kelly	Churcham Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 8BD 01452750467 School Website
Glebe Infants School Foundation School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tony Larner	Glebe Way Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BL 01531820700 School Website
Picklenash Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tony Larner	Ross Road Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BG 01531820589 School Website
Hope Brook C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Severn	Church Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0LL 01452830558 School Website
Hartpury College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Collop	Hartpury University And Hartpury College Hartpury House Gloucester GL19 3BE 1452702100 School Website
Walmore Hill Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Preece	Walmore Hill Minsterworth Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 8LA 01452750373 School Website
Highnam C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Elizabeth Coldrick	Wetherleigh Drive Highnam Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 8LW 01452525872 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 6.94 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 10.54 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 11.35 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 12.47 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 12.62 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Keith's Kars 01452 830213 Main Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DZ 1.55 Miles
Leadon Vale Taxis 01531 822465 Culver Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1DB 2.54 Miles
Martins Private Hire 07508 848989 8 Poole Ground, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 8NA 4.33 Miles
Quicksilver Cars Ltd 01452 529973 The Firs The Village, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL14 1PA 4.80 Miles
Bentley Chauffeur Drive 01989 750140 Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX 5.01 Miles
A And C Minibus Hire 01452 529825 27 High View, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5LN 6.07 Miles
Intacar Ltd 01452 527272 Unit, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5HS 6.09 Miles
Satellite Cars 01594 826398 59 Oak Way, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3PG 6.13 Miles
Home James Gloucester Taxi Service 01452 421010 20 South Point, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2LE 6.36 Miles
Back Badge Cars 01452 595959 Unit D Goodridge Trading Estate, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5EB 6.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hownhall Tibberton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Taynton Vic No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Glass House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wynford Taynton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Byfords Road Huntley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Anthonys Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Old Rectory No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodview Huntley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kents Green Taynton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Griffins Fm Tibberton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tibberton Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
May Hill Old Po 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
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Holts Health Centre 01531 820689	The Holts Health Centre Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BA
Mitcheldean Surgery 01594 542270	Mitcheldean Surgery Brook Street Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0AU
Newnham Surgery 01594 516241	Newnham&Westbury Surgery Rodley Road Westbury On Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PF
The Surgery Westbury On Severn	The Surgery Rodley Road Westbury-On-Severn Gloucestershire GL14 1PF
Drybrook Surgery 01594 542239	The Surgery Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JE

Local Stores

Newent
Market Square
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1PS
01531 828137
Store Website
2.57 miles

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SPAR - Newent
1 Broad Street
Newent
GL18 1AQ
01531 820217
Store Website
2.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millpark Veterinary Centre
Cleeve Mill Business Park Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1AZ 01531 820258 millparkvetsnewent@yahoo.co.uk Website 2.78 miles
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Animals Treated
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Bristol Veterinary Centre T/A Vets Barn
Harts Barn Farm Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0QD 01452 830086 longhope@vetsbarn.co.uk Website 3.70 miles
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Sundean Hartpury
Gloucester Road Hartpury Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3BG 01452 700086 hartpury@petsbarn.co.uk Website 4.67 miles
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Church Road Veterinary Centre
Unit 30 The Willows Steadings Business Centre, Church Road Maisemore Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 8EY 01452 941630 info@churchroadvets.co.uk Website 5.27 miles

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Soulmate Vet Rehab
Unit 7 Staunton Court Business Park Ledbury Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3QS Website 5.62 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Westgate Retail Park 2 St. Oswalds Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 2TF 01452 303393 gloucester@jollyes.co.uk 6.24 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 8.74 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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Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages Hollybush Ledbury Lancashire HR8 1EU 10.37 miles Grid Ref: So 760380 From Welland Take The B4208 South Towards Gloucester. You Enter The Open Area Of Castlemorton Common. At The End Of This Straight Section Of Road Turn Right- If You Pass A Pub You Have Gone Too Far. Carry Along Narrow Track For 3/4 Mile

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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 10.47 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 10.48 miles

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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 11.82 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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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 12.93 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'.

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