Welcome to Alderton

Alderton is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Cotswold Hills, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills. The village has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Margaret's Church.

One of the most notable features of Alderton is its community spirit. The village has a strong sense of community, and residents are actively involved in various community events and activities. The village has a thriving local pub, The Gardeners Arms, which is a popular meeting place for locals and visitors alike. The pub serves a range of locally sourced food and drink and is a great place to relax and enjoy the village atmosphere.

Alderton is also home to several walking and cycling routes, which offer visitors the opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside surrounding the village. The Cotswold Way, a long-distance walking trail, passes through the village, and there are several shorter circular walks that start and end in the village. The village is also close to several other popular tourist destinations, including the historic town of Tewkesbury and the city of Gloucester, which is home to the stunning Gloucester Cathedral.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.2°C

Feels Like: 6.7°C

Wind: 10.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Woolston	Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5EY 01242602679 School Website
Winchcombe School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Templeton	Greet Road Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5LB 01242602233 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
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
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
Isbourne Valley School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Justin Godding	Didbrook Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5PF 01242621341 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 4.59 Miles

Evesham High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EQ 7.33 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 8.04 Miles

Honeybourne Station Road, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 7GN 10.17 Miles

Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 12.90 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taylor Private Hire 01242 603651 25 Abbots Leys Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5QG 3.20 Miles
L And A Cars 01242 675367 Oxbutts Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9HW 3.94 Miles
Great Western Cars 01242 673087 Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8EN 3.96 Miles
Driveline Private Hire 01242 676867 Chapel La, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9HT 4.13 Miles
Bishops Cleeve Private Hire 01242 696676 6 Mill Parade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RL 4.31 Miles
Hills Cars 01684 592929 Powerstation, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JH 4.62 Miles
Westway Chauffeuring Ltd 01242 672396 1 Kayte Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AX 4.63 Miles
Hatton Chauffeur Services 01242 674616 4 Kayte Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AX 4.63 Miles
Airport Plus 01242 808090 16 Kingsclere Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8TG 4.68 Miles
Cotswold Travel 01242 808456 16 Kingsclere Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8TG 4.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winchcombe Medical Centre 01242 602307	Winchcombe Medical Centre Greet Road, Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5GZ
Cleevelands Medical Centre 01242 244868	Cleevelands Medical Ctr Sapphire Road Cheltenham GL52 7YU
The Stoke Road Surgery, 01242 672007	The Surgery,4 Stoke Road Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 8RP
Bredon Hill Surgery 01684 773444	Bredon Hill Surgery Main Road,Bredon Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7QN
Bredon Hill Surgery Branch	Main Road Bredon Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7QN

Local Stores

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

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

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Abbey Green Vets Ltd
Abbey Cottage Abbey Terrace Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5LW 01242 602235 mail@abbeygreenvets.co.uk Website 3.43 miles
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Woodmancote Vets
Oxbutts Industrial Estate Station Road Woodmancote Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9HW 01242 676113 woodmancotevets@yahoo.com Website 3.89 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 4.23 miles
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Peasebrook Equine Clinic Ltd.
Peasebrook Equine Clinic Little Buckland Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7JH 01386 853884 info@peasebrook.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
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Dragon Vets
Prestbury Park New Barn Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SH 01242 580 324 info@dragonvet.co.uk Website 5.99 miles
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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 2.12 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 3.91 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 3.91 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 7.76 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 7.97 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.

Evesham Country Park
34 A46 Lancashire 8.67 miles

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Weather Forecast

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