Welcome to Twigworth

Twigworth is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated just a few miles north of the city of Gloucester and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed St. Matthew's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its stunning stained glass windows and impressive bell tower.

One of the most popular attractions in Twigworth is the Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre. This facility offers a range of activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and tobogganing. It is a great place for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy some winter sports. The centre also has a café and bar, making it a great place to relax after a day on the slopes.

Twigworth is also home to a number of local businesses, including a farm shop, a garden centre, and a pub. The village is known for its friendly community and welcoming atmosphere. It is a great place to live or visit, with plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding countryside and enjoy the many attractions on offer. Whether you are looking for outdoor activities, historic buildings, or a cosy pub, Twigworth has something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Norton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Farren	Old Tewkesbury Road Norton Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 9LJ 01452730531 School Website
Innsworth Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Marcella Scoles	Rookery Road Innsworth Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 1AX 01452730377 School Website
Longford Park Primary Academy Free Schools Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Williams	Clock Tower Road Longford Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 9FP 1452347868 School Website
Innsworth Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Marcella Scoles	Luke Lane Innsworth Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 1HJ 01452730780 School Website
The Milestone School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Ms Diane Taylor	Longford Lane Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 9EU 1452874000 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Liam Jordan	Cheltenham Road East Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 1HU 01452714053 School Website
Longlevens Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kerry Cunningham	Church Road Longlevens Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 0AL 01452530177 School Website
Longlevens Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Miss Kerry Cunningham	Paygrove Lane Longlevens Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 0AX 01452520061 School Website
Sir Thomas Richs School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Morgan	Oakleaze Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 0LF 01452338400 School Website
High School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Giblin	Denmark Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 3JN 01452543335 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 2.53 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 5.21 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 8.31 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 10.75 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 11.03 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Morgan's Travel 01452 542006 Innsworth Technology Park Ltd, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 1DL 0.93 Miles
Atlas Taxis And Private Hire Ltd 01452 730497 Unit 26 Innsworth Technology Park, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 1DL 0.93 Miles
Rob's Longford Taxis 01452 553051 13 Westfield Terrace, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9DQ 1.78 Miles
Severn City Taxis 01452 385538 252 Cheltenham Rd, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0JW 1.83 Miles
Admiral Cabs 01452 310000 222 Cheltenham Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0JW 1.83 Miles
The People Carrier Taxi Service 01452 555666 21 Merevale Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0QX 2.09 Miles
Kestrel Taxis Private Hire 01452 537404 12 Melville Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2RD 2.16 Miles
Minibus Direct U K Ltd 0845 226 8095 4 Pirton Crescent, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2SG 2.20 Miles
Abbey Cabs 01452 555505 80 Worcester St, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3AS 2.34 Miles
B J Cars 01452 522919 39 Worcester Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3AJ 2.53 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Tewkesbury Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Down Hatherley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadclose Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wallsworth Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Innsworth Technology Park Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Down Hatherley Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kestral Parade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mottershead Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sandhurst Old Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lewis Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sherwood Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brionne Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norton Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Imjin Medical Centre	Imjin Medical Centre Innsworth Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 1HW
Longlevens Surgery 01452 522695	Longlevens Surgery 19B Church Rd, Longlevens Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 0AJ
The Alney Practice 01452 529699	Cheltenham Road Surgery 16 Cheltenham Road Gloucester GL2 0LS
Cheltenham Road Surgery	16 Cheltenham Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 0LS
Kingsholm Surgery 01452 522902	Kingsholm Surgery Alvin Street Gloucester GL1 3EN

Local Stores

Twigworth
Tewkesbury Road
Twigworth
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 9PG
Store Website
0.50 miles

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SPAR Hatherley
2 - 3
Caernavon Court
Hatherley
Cheltenham
GL51 3JA
01242 525100
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cheltenham Equine Vets
Unit 14 Twigworth Court Business Centre Twigworth Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 9PG 01242 806772 info@cheltenhamequinevets.co.uk Website 0.50 miles

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Churchdown Veterinary Centre
Cheltenham Road East Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 1HX 01452 535 585 info@cheltenhamvets.co.uk Website 1.67 miles

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Wood Veterinary Group Limited
83 Windermere Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 0LZ 01452 543990 office@woodvet.co.uk Website 1.81 miles
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)

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 2.20 miles

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Simply Pets
61 Horton Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 3PX 01452 412899 2.39 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 2.50 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Crickley Hill Country Park
There Are Many Walks In The Park With More Crowded And More Secluded Areas. It Can Be Quite Busy At The Weekend - But We Love The Site For Its Amazing Nature And The Views Into Gloucestershire And Across To The Malvern Hills. For Solitude Go On A Rainy Day During The Week! Cotswold Way Lancashire 6.44 miles The Park Is Closed In The Evening. It Is An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty And Sometimes There Is A Little Ice Cream Van There. Quite Busy On The Weekends And Check Out Where The Organic Gras Mowers Are (Heard Of Peaceful Cows). Property Managed By National Trust.

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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 6.54 miles

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Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 6.63 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Then Take The Immediate Left Again, Which Is Signposted As Crickley Hill Country Park. The Car Park Is At The End Of This Track.

Devils Chimney
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Woodland, Reaching Devil's Chimney, A Limestone Rock Formation. Lancashire GL53 9QL 6.81 miles Follow The A436 Toward Stow-On-The-Wold. After A Roundabout, Follow The Road Sign To Leckhampton/Ullenwood, Which Is An Immediate Left Turn. Follow This Road North. Continue Straight At The Crossroads. Then Take The Second Road On The Right, Which Is Hartley Lane. Continue Straight, Then Take A Track On The Left - The Car Park Will Be On Your Right.

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 7.68 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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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 8.62 miles

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