Welcome to Alvington

Alvington is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Quantock Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Andrew's Church.

The village of Alvington has a population of around 300 people. It is a quiet and peaceful place to live, with a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Masons Arms, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional pub food and has a selection of local ales and ciders.

Alvington is located just a few miles from the town of Bridgwater, which is the largest town in the area. Bridgwater has a range of shops, restaurants, and amenities, including a cinema and a leisure center. The village is also within easy reach of the coast, with the seaside town of Burnham-on-Sea just a short drive away. Overall, Alvington is a charming village with plenty to offer both residents and visitors.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 4.2°C

Feels Like: -1.7°C

Wind: 23.9 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Woolaston Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Jennifer Lane
Netherend
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 6PH
01594529270
School Website
St Briavels Parochial Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Natalie Frey
High Street
St Briavels
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 6TD
01594530428
School Website
Aylburton Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Isaac
Church Road
Aylburton
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 6DB
1594842426
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
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
Clearwell Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Cilla James
Church Road
Clearwell
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8LG
01594834904
School Website
Ellwood Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Donna Milford
Bromley Road
Ellwood
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7LY
01594833232
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
Tutshill Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Jennifer Lane
Coleford Road
Tutshill
Chepstow
Gloucestershire
NP16 7BJ
01291622593
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney
Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW
3.78 Miles
Chepstow
Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD
5.43 Miles
Severn Beach
Severn Beach Road, Severn Beach, Gloucestershire, BS35 4PQ
10.61 Miles
Caldicot
Station Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire, NP6 4BU
10.65 Miles
Severn Tunnel Junction
Station Road, Rogiet, Monmouthshire, NP26 3SP
10.97 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Fast Cabs
01594 560540
New Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HJ
3.03 Miles
B And S Taxi
01594 564279
56 Highbury Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6EE
3.20 Miles
Taxicabs
01594 843456
20A Hill Street, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5HQ
3.88 Miles
K And T Taxis
01594 845913
1 Woodland Rise, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5LH
4.04 Miles
Tobys Taxis And Minibus Hire
01594 840448
74 Harrison Way, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5BH
4.39 Miles
Cds Taxis Ltd
01594 834834
Unit 3 Tufthorn Industrial Estate, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ
5.00 Miles
Jays Taxis
01291 626232
3 Hocker Hill Street, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5ER
5.36 Miles
Abbey Taxis
01291 625847
39 Deans Hill, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5AT
5.62 Miles
Sovereign Taxis
01594 836757
3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ
5.62 Miles
Soverign Hire
01594 837135
3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ
5.62 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Carpenters Arms
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Keynsham
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Woolaston Common
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Woodside (Woolaston)
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Hewelsfield
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Birchwood Road
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High Woolaston
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Wilmot
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Triangle
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Netherend Po
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
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Priority Mailbox:
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Cold Harbour (St. Briavels)
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Woolaston
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Smithville Close
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Ashways
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clanna Road (Alvington)
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Wye Valley Practice
01594 530334
Wye Valley Practice
Smithville Close
St. Briavels
Gloucester
GL15 6TN
Bream Surgery
Beech Way
Bream
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 6NB
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
Yorkley Health Centre(Wg)
01594 562437
Yorkley Health Centre
Bailey Hill
Yorkley,Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4RS
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Local Stores

Bream
Coleford Road
Bream
LYDNEY
Gloucestershire
GL15 6ES
Store Website
2.98 miles
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SPAR - Lydney
High Street
Bream
Lydney
GL15 6JN
01594 562292
Store Website
3.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Sundean Lydney
11 High Street
Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 5DP
01594 840404
info@sundeanvets.co.uk
Website
3.66 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Deer

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Abbey Equine Chepstow
Ride And Stride
The Saddlery
St Arvans
Chepstow
Gwent
NP16 6DN
01291 444877
office@abbeyequine.co.uk
Website
4.63 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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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
5.37 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Archway Veterinary Centre
17A Moor Street
Chepstow
Monmouthshire
NP16 5DB
01291 625205
info@archwayvet.co.uk
Website
5.47 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8RH
01594 833526
5.52 miles
Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

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Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
6.66 miles

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

Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.
Location
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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
11.08 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
12.25 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
13.59 miles

Location
what3words
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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
13.66 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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