Welcome to Winchcombe

Winchcombe is a charming town located in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. It is a popular destination for tourists due to its picturesque streets, historic buildings, and stunning countryside views. The town is known for its beautiful architecture, including the 15th-century St. Peter's Church and the 17th-century Alms Houses. Visitors can also explore the ruins of the nearby Sudeley Castle, which was once home to Queen Katherine Parr.

In addition to its rich history, Winchcombe is also a great place for outdoor activities. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and scenic walking trails, including the Cotswold Way. Visitors can also enjoy cycling, horse riding, and fishing in the nearby River Isbourne. The town is also home to several parks and gardens, including the beautiful Abbey Terrace Gardens, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Winchcombe is also known for its vibrant community and lively events calendar. The town hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Winchcombe Cotswold Festival, which celebrates the town's history and culture. Visitors can also enjoy live music, theatre performances, and art exhibitions at the town's various venues. With its rich history, stunning scenery, and lively community, Winchcombe is a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the Cotswolds.

Local Schools

School	Details
Winchcombe Abbey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Johnson	Back Lane Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5PZ 01242602447 School Website
Winchcombe School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Templeton	Greet Road Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5LB 01242602233 School Website
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Woolston	Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5EY 01242602679 School Website
Isbourne Valley School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Justin Godding	Didbrook Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5PF 01242621341 School Website
Oak Hill Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Adam Greaves	Junior Base School Road Alderton Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 8NP 01242620448 School Website
Woodmancote School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Tucker	Station Road Woodmancote Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9HN 01242674312 School Website
Gotherington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Langley	The Lawns Gotherington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9QT 01242675454 School Website
Cleeve School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alwyn Richards	Two Hedges Road Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 8AE 01242672546 School Website
Temple Guiting Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Barry	Temple Guiting Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5RW 01451850304 School Website
Bishops Cleeve Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Shona Swan	Tobyfield Road Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 8NN 01242673814 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 6.94 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 6.96 Miles

Evesham High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EQ 9.98 Miles

Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 11.60 Miles

Honeybourne Station Road, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 7GN 11.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taylor Private Hire 01242 603651 25 Abbots Leys Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5QG 0.39 Miles
Driveline Private Hire 01242 676867 Chapel La, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9HT 3.50 Miles
L And A Cars 01242 675367 Oxbutts Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9HW 3.64 Miles
Great Western Cars 01242 673087 Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8EN 3.93 Miles
Bishops Cleeve Private Hire 01242 696676 6 Mill Parade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RL 4.20 Miles
Westway Chauffeuring Ltd 01242 672396 1 Kayte Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AX 4.21 Miles
Hatton Chauffeur Services 01242 674616 4 Kayte Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AX 4.21 Miles
Airport Plus 01242 808090 16 Kingsclere Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8TG 4.59 Miles
Cotswold Travel 01242 808456 16 Kingsclere Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8TG 4.59 Miles
Royal Blue Cars 01242 704433 2 Arkle Cl, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4RE 5.69 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Winchcombe Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hailes Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnmeadow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Binyon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gloucester Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gretton Rd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Langley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greet Street (Estate) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheltenham Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sudeley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greet Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ireley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gretton Po Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hailes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Pontlarge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winchcombe Medical Centre 01242 602307	Winchcombe Medical Centre Greet Road, Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5GZ
The Stoke Road Surgery, 01242 672007	The Surgery,4 Stoke Road Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 8RP
Cleevelands Medical Centre 01242 244868	Cleevelands Medical Ctr Sapphire Road Cheltenham GL52 7YU
Berkeley Place Surgery 01242 513975	Wilson Health Centre 236 Prestbury Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3EY
Royal Crescent Surgery 01242 580248	Wilson Health Centre 236 Prestbury Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3EY

Local Stores

Winchcombe
22-24 North Street
Winchcombe
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 5PS
01242 604220
Store Website
0.06 miles

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SPAR - Oxring - Toddington
Abbey Garage
Main Road
Toddington
GL54 5DT
01242 621224
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abbey Green Vets Ltd
Abbey Cottage Abbey Terrace Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5LW 01242 602235 mail@abbeygreenvets.co.uk Website 0.09 miles
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Woodmancote Vets
Oxbutts Industrial Estate Station Road Woodmancote Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9HW 01242 676113 woodmancotevets@yahoo.com Website 3.62 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic
2 Church Road Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 8LR 01242 679880 info@follygardens.com Website 4.13 miles
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Dragon Vets
Prestbury Park New Barn Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SH 01242 580 324 info@dragonvet.co.uk Website 4.95 miles
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Vale Wildlife Hospital &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre
Station Road Beckford Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7AN 01386 882288 info@valewildlife.org.uk Website 5.28 miles

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Zetland Veterinary Group - Pegasus House Veterinary Centre
230 London Road Charlton Kings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 6HW 01242 524935 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 5.90 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cleeve Hill
A Never Ending Set Of Rolling Hills With Panoramic Views Over Cheltenham And Beyond. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 2.58 miles Off The B4632, Drive Up Past The Rising Sun Pub And On The Left There Should Be A Layby You Can Park For Free In. To Get To Cleeve Hill, Cross The Road And To The Right Of Lou'S View There Is A Gate And A Handy Dog Poo Bin Within 5 Meters :)

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Cleeve Common
Overseeing The Valley Of Gloucester &Amp; Cheltenham, This Is Wall Is For All Seasons With Picturesque Views Everywhere You Turn. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 2.58 miles

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Dumbleton Hall Grounds
Beautiful Grounds With Lakes, Very Picturesque. The Ground Is Not Flat So Unsuitable For Those With Walking Difficulties. 26 Main St Evesham WR11 7TQ 4.86 miles

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Broadway Tower
A Circular Dog Walk At Broadway Tower, In The Cotswolds. Broadway Tower Stands On Beacon Hill, Which Is The Second Highest Point In The Cotswolds. The Tower Itself Is 65 Feet (20 Metres) High. WR12 7LB 7.73 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Your To Turn Right Toward Broadway Tower. Follow This, Heading Up The Road With The Two Posts. After A Short While There Is The Choice Of Off-Road Parking On The Left, Otherwise Head Straight Ahead To The Broadway Tower Car Park.

Cotswold Way From Fish Hill
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Fish Hill Heading North East On The Cotswold Way. This Section Of The 102-Mile Long Cotswold Way Long-Distance Footpath Is Between Chipping Campden In The North And Fish Hill, Which Is On The Way To Broadway. WR12 7LD 7.93 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Road Sign To Fish Hill Picnic Area. Take The Road On The Left Here And The Car Park Is Just On The Left Here.

Devils Chimney
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Woodland, Reaching Devil's Chimney, A Limestone Rock Formation. Lancashire GL53 9QL 7.93 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.

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