Welcome to Wanswell

Wanswell 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. Wanswell is a peaceful and quiet place, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church.

One of the main attractions of Wanswell is its proximity to the River Severn. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The village is also home to several walking and cycling trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can explore the nearby Forest of Dean, which is home to a variety of wildlife and is a popular destination for nature lovers.

Despite its small size, Wanswell has a strong sense of community. The village is home to several local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall. The village also hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Wanswell is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty of rural England.

Local Schools

School	Details
Oneschoolglobal Bristol Campus Other Independent School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr David Brook	Station Road Wanswell Berkeley Gloucestershire Gloucestershire GL13 9RS 1453511282 School Website
Sharpness Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Buckingham	New Town Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9NU 01453811220 School Website
Berkeley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Alexandra Robbins	Marybrook Street Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9AZ 1453810254 School Website
Sgs Berkeley Green Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Lister	Gloucestershire Science And Technology Park Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9FB 8004701516 School Website
Aurora Severnside School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Miss Rachel Lynch	Unit A21 Berkeley Green Science And Technology Park Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9FB 1452671717 School Website
Severnbanks Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Poole	Naas Lane Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5AU 01594842789 School Website
Primrose Hill Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Mignaud	School Crescent Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5TA 01594843453 School Website
Blakeney Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Preece	High Street Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4EB 01594510270 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
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
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 3.17 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 4.16 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 8.02 Miles

Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 10.44 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 10.56 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Castle Cars Private Hire 01453 511793 Fishers Road, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9AU 1.15 Miles
Tobys Taxis And Minibus Hire 01594 840448 74 Harrison Way, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5BH 2.70 Miles
Taxicabs 01594 843456 20A Hill Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HQ 3.29 Miles
K And T Taxis 01594 845913 1 Woodland Rise, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5LH 3.35 Miles
C L S Taxis 07717 750452 9 Larkrise, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5EZ 3.88 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01453 548483 37 Tilsdown Close, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 6HG 3.95 Miles
Al's Taxis 07843 427967 13 Kingsway, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4DJ 4.47 Miles
B And S Taxi 01594 564279 56 Highbury Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6EE 5.48 Miles
Jenkins Taxi's 01453 542346 Spring Farm, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5AD 5.81 Miles
Fast Cabs 01594 560540 New Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HJ 5.85 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Brookend Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wanswell Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookend Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Old Minster Road Sharpness Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hinton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Severn Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Riddle St /Slimbridge Lane Junction Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halmore Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caravan Park Hook Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marybrook Street Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lynch Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berkeley Post Office Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Berkeley Castle Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Marybrook Medical Centre	Marybrook Street Berkeley GL13 9BL
Severnbank Surgery 01594 845715	Severnbank Surgery Tutnalls Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PF
Lydney Practice 01594 842167	Lydney Practice The Health Ctr, Albert St Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5NQ
Blakeney Surgery 01594 510225	Blakeney Surgery Mill End Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4ED
The Cam Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Glebelands Cam Dursley GL11 5NE

Local Stores

Berkeley
5 Salter Street
Berkeley
Berkeley
Gloucestershire
GL13 9BS
01453 810263
Store Website
1.47 miles

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SPAR - Dursley
Mill Garage
Cam
Dursley
GL11 5DH
01453 549742
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

B&Amp;W Equine Group
Equine Hospital Breadstone Clinic Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9HG 01453 811867 enquiries@bwequinevets.co.uk Website 1.42 miles
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Armstrong Vets Limited
Unit 17, Breadstone Business Centre Breadstone Berkeley Gloucestershire GL13 9HF 01453 543516 practice@armstrongvets.com Website 1.91 miles
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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
1 Tuthill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PA 01594 842185 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 3.06 miles

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Sundean Lydney
11 High Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DP 01594 840404 info@sundeanvets.co.uk Website 3.46 miles
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Vale Vets
The Animal Hospital Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AJ 01453 542 092 reception@valevets.co.uk Website 3.59 miles
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Heartvets
Vale Vets Ltd, The Animal Hospital The Avenue Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AJ mark@heartvets.co.uk 3.59 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 4.50 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 5.43 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 6.66 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 6.74 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'.

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

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Selsley Common
Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Different Paths To Take, The Cows Are Hilarious. Selsley Common 9.04 miles Plenty Of Free Parking

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