Welcome to Beckford

Beckford is a small village located in the county of Worcestershire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds, an area known for its picturesque countryside and charming villages. Beckford is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 1,000 people. The village has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Beckford is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, with a striking tower and intricate carvings. Inside, visitors can admire the stunning stained glass windows and ornate altar. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.

Another popular attraction in Beckford is the Beckford Silk Mill, which was established in 1975. The mill produces high-quality silk fabrics using traditional methods, and visitors can take a tour of the mill to see the production process in action. The mill also has a shop where visitors can purchase silk products, including scarves, ties, and cushions. The Beckford Silk Mill is a unique and fascinating attraction that offers a glimpse into the history of silk production in England.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 12.3°C

Feels Like: 9.6°C

Wind: 18.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Overbury C Of E First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Ms Emma Ross	Overbury Tewkesbury Worcestershire GL20 7NT 01386725235 School Website
Ashton Under Hill First School Community School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Peacey	Elmley Road Ashton-Under-Hill Evesham Worcestershire WR11 7SW 01386881333 School Website
Bredon Hill Academy Academy Converter Ages:10-13 Head Teacher Miss Deborah West	Elmley Road Ashton-Under-Hill Evesham Worcestershire WR11 7SW 1386881426 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
Sedgeberrow C Of E First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mr Philip Croke	Main Street Sedgeberrow Evesham Worcestershire WR11 7UF 01386881391
Elmley Castle C Of E First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Miss Nadia Underwood	Main Street Elmley Castle Pershore Worcestershire WR10 3HS 01386710279 School Website
Ashchurch Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Gibson	Ashchurch Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 8LA 01684292376 School Website
The Bredon Hancocks Endowed First School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Zoe Newton-Smith	Church Street Bredon Tewkesbury Worcestershire GL20 7LA 01684772254 School Website
Northway Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Danielle Morley	Virginia Road Northway Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 8PT 01684293447 School Website
Carrant Brook Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs M Budd	Hardwick Bank Road Northway Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 8RP 01684297065 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 3.58 Miles

Evesham High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EQ 6.45 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 8.99 Miles

Honeybourne Station Road, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 7GN 10.16 Miles

Worcestershire Parkway Whittington Road, Norton, Worcestershire, WR7 4RD 10.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Annie's Private Hire 07815 695970 4 The Sandfield, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8RU 3.57 Miles
Hills Cars 01684 592929 Powerstation, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JH 3.59 Miles
Tewkesbury Taxis 01684 291129 36 Fairway, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8QD 3.59 Miles
Tewkesbury Private Hire 01684 294848 18 Milne Pastures, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8SG 4.46 Miles
Great Western Cars 01242 673087 Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8EN 4.96 Miles
L And A Cars 01242 675367 Oxbutts Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9HW 5.10 Miles
Abbey Taxis 07787 798877 40 Lavender Walk, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 2JR 5.10 Miles
County Taxis 07790 514724 3, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 2LD 5.15 Miles
Bishops Cleeve Private Hire 01242 696676 6 Mill Parade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RL 5.26 Miles
Taylor Private Hire 01242 603651 25 Abbots Leys Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5QG 5.28 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beckford Po Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Little Beckford Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grafton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Washbourne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Conderton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Overbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Overbury Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Washbourne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bengrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Teddington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashton-Under-Hill Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Kingslea Kemerton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alstone Chapel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Kemerton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bredon Hill Surgery Branch	Main Road Bredon Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7QN
Bredon Hill Surgery 01684 773444	Bredon Hill Surgery Main Road,Bredon Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7QN
Cleevelands Medical Centre 01242 244868	Cleevelands Medical Ctr Sapphire Road Cheltenham GL52 7YU
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

Local Stores

Northway
Northway Lane
Northway
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 8TW
01684 299028
Store Website
3.49 miles

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SPAR - Bredon
Church Street
Bredon
GL20 7LA
01684 772394
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vale Wildlife Hospital &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre
Station Road Beckford Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7AN 01386 882288 info@valewildlife.org.uk Website 0.24 miles

Animals Treated
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Woodmancote Vets
Oxbutts Industrial Estate Station Road Woodmancote Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9HW 01242 676113 woodmancotevets@yahoo.com Website 5.04 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 5.20 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic
1 Folly Gardens Barton Road Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 5QP 01684 292244 info@follygardens.com Website 5.38 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic
12 Columbine Road Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7SP 01684 292244 info@follygardens.com Website 5.40 miles
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Animals Treated
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Veterinary Eye Referrals
Folly Gardens Vet Clinic 12 Columbine Road Walton Cardiff Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7SP 01684 292 244 jeremy@veteye.co.uk 5.40 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

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 2.45 miles

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Cleeve Hill
A Never Ending Set Of Rolling Hills With Panoramic Views Over Cheltenham And Beyond. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 5.50 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 5.50 miles

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Evesham Country Park
34 A46 Lancashire 7.72 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 8.85 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 9.04 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.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.3°C	-14.2°C	-14.9°C	-15.4°C	-15.5°C	-14°C	-11.6°C	-9.5°C	-8°C	-7.2°C	-8.2°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
Feels Like	-5.8°C	-5.8°C	-6.2°C	-6.3°C	-5°C	-2.8°C	-0.1°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	2.9°C	-0.7°C

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