Welcome to Yorkley

Yorkley is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated on the eastern edge of the forest and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 13th century when it was known as Yorkley Court. The village was once a thriving mining community, with coal mining being the main industry in the area. However, the last mine in the village closed in 1965, and since then, the village has become a quiet residential area.

Despite its small size, Yorkley has a strong sense of community, and there are several local groups and organizations that residents can get involved in. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub, which serves as a hub for the community. The village also has a cricket club, a football club, and a bowls club, which provide opportunities for residents to get involved in sports and social activities.

Yorkley is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in the area. The village is located close to the Forest of Dean, which is a popular destination for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. The nearby River Severn provides opportunities for fishing and boating, and there are several golf courses in the area for those who enjoy the sport. Overall, Yorkley is a charming village with a strong sense of community and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
Yorkley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Katharine Burke	Lydney Road Yorkley Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4RR 01594562201 School Website
Pillowell Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Darren Preece	School Road Pillowell Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4QT 01594562244 School Website
Parkend Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katharine Burke	Yorkley Road Parkend Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4HL 01594562407 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
Bream Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Brice	High Street Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6JW 1594562628 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
Severnbanks Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sara Poole	Naas Lane Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5AU 01594842789 School Website
Soudley School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mel Davis	Soudley Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2UA 01594822004 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 3.19 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 7.80 Miles

Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 10.43 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 10.68 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 13.29 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K And T Taxis 01594 845913 1 Woodland Rise, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5LH 2.11 Miles
B And S Taxi 01594 564279 56 Highbury Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6EE 2.19 Miles
Taxicabs 01594 843456 20A Hill Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HQ 2.48 Miles
Fast Cabs 01594 560540 New Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HJ 2.52 Miles
Tobys Taxis And Minibus Hire 01594 840448 74 Harrison Way, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5BH 2.68 Miles
Tramway Private Hire 01594 822238 A/18 Tramway Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AY 2.87 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01594 836757 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 3.67 Miles
Soverign Hire 01594 837135 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 3.67 Miles
Cds Taxis Ltd 01594 834834 Unit 3 Tufthorn Industrial Estate, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ 3.77 Miles
Kc Cars 01594 823020 6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ 3.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Yorkley Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Yorkley Slad No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Yorkley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yorkley Wood Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Yorkley Wood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pillowell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Pillowell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oldcroft No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Viney Hill Old Po No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pillowell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allaston Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Moseley Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parkend Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
New Road Blakeney No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Court Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Yorkley Health Centre(Wg) 01594 562437	Yorkley Health Centre Bailey Hill Yorkley,Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 4RS
Bream Surgery	Beech Way Bream Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 6NB
Blakeney Surgery 01594 510225	Blakeney Surgery Mill End Blakeney Gloucestershire GL15 4ED
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

Local Stores

Lydney PFS
Highfield Road
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4LH
01594 844629
Store Website
2.23 miles

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SPAR - Lydney
High Street
Bream
Lydney
GL15 6JN
01594 562292
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
1 Tuthill Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5PA 01594 842185 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 2.32 miles

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Sundean Lydney
11 High Street Lydney Gloucestershire GL15 5DP 01594 840404 info@sundeanvets.co.uk Website 2.62 miles
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Carrot Tops Mobile Surgery For Pets
50B Railway Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3HL 01594 824 765 enquiries@carrottopsmobilesurgery.co.uk Website 3.36 miles
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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
Animal Health Centre 1A Cupola Close Mushet Industrial Park Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RD 01594 835600 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 4.16 miles
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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH 01594 833526 4.32 miles

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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PL 01594 826688 forest@petsbarn.co.uk Website 4.56 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 6.06 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 8.82 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 9.45 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
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 10.17 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'.

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 10.27 miles

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

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