Welcome to Bamfurlong

Bamfurlong is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated near the town of Cheltenham and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

One of the main attractions of Bamfurlong is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The area is perfect for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The village is also home to several nature reserves, including the Cotswold Water Park, which is a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Bamfurlong is also known for its historic buildings and landmarks. The village has several listed buildings, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. The village also has several old cottages and farmhouses, which give visitors a glimpse into the village's rich history. Overall, Bamfurlong is a charming and peaceful village that is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 1.4°C

Feels Like: -1.6°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Darren Preece	Craven Drive Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 2AG 01452712214 School Website
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Darren Preece	Craven Drive Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 2DR 01452713262 School Website
Chosen Hill School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Pauling	Brookfield Road Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 2PL 01452713488 School Website
Churchdown School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Potter	Winston Road Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 2RB 01452713340 School Website
Churchdown Village Infant School Academy Converter Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Palin	Station Road Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 2NB 01452714178 School Website
Churchdown Village Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Mark Bacon	Station Road Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 2JX 01452712330 School Website
St Marys Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Liam Jordan	Cheltenham Road East Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 1HU 01452714053 School Website
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Tippen	Lewis Road Hesters Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0HZ 01242513339 School Website
Gloucestershire College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr Matthew Burgess	Cheltenham Campus Princess Elizabeth Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7SJ 1452563451 School Website
Benhall Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Morris	Robert Burns Avenue Benhall Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6PS 01242234717 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 2.63 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 4.05 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 7.25 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 10.93 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 11.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Absolute Cars Valeting 01452 854171 Astwood Business Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0TF 0.17 Miles
Airport Travel Gloucestershire 01242 696961 14 Edendale Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0TY 1.42 Miles
Kestrel Taxis Private Hire 01452 537404 12 Melville Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2RD 1.51 Miles
Minibus Direct U K Ltd 0845 226 8095 4 Pirton Crescent, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2SG 1.56 Miles
Drive Me To The Airport 020 8144 2866 16 Redwood Ct, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0JZ 1.57 Miles
Cheltenham Spa Cars 01242 250555 1 Dunbar Cl, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0NG 1.77 Miles
Cheltcars2trust 07989 130630 12 Seacombe Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HX 1.81 Miles
Cheltenhamtravel 07778 250250 6 Somergate Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0QE 1.91 Miles
Airport Shuttle Service 07821 282764 29 Honeybourne Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0QJ 1.97 Miles
Airport Travel Gloucestershire 01242 696961 10 Shelley Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7DW 1.97 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Plough Staverton Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meteor Park Cheltenham Rd East Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gloucestershire Airport Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bamfurlong Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staverton Village Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trehale Badgeworth Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parton Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Parton Mead (Churchdown) Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grovefield Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cheltenham Road East Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brookfield Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edendale Approach Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Churchdown Station Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highgrove Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Johns Avenue Collection Today available until:12:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Churchdown Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Parton Road Churchdown Gloucester GL3 2JH
Churchdown Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Parton Road Churchdown Gloucester GL3 2JH
North & South Gloucester Pcn Hub 07917 923717	Churchdown Surgery Parton Road Churchdown Gloucestershire GL3 2JH
Churchdown Surgery 01452 899762	Churchdown Surgery Parton Road, Churchdown Gloucester GL3 2JH
Churchdown Surgery Admin Branch	56 Albemarle Road Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 2HE

Local Stores

Parton Road
31 Parton Road
Churchdown
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL3 2AB
01452 854657
Store Website
1.20 miles

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SPAR Hatherley
2 - 3
Caernavon Court
Hatherley
Cheltenham
GL51 3JA
01242 525100
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Brambles Veterinary Surgery
58 Albemarle Road Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 2HE 01452 712194 1.33 miles

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Churchdown Veterinary Centre
Cheltenham Road East Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 1HX 01452 535 585 info@cheltenhamvets.co.uk Website 1.48 miles

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Arvonia Vets
The Reddings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6RY 01242 700 100 info@cheltenhamvets.co.uk Website 1.49 miles
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Companion Care (Cheltenham) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3A, Gallagher Retail Park Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9RR 01242 239 338 cheltenham@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.80 miles

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Wood Veterinary Group Limited
83 Windermere Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 0LZ 01452 543990 office@woodvet.co.uk Website 2.84 miles
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)
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24 hour emergency care available at our Quedgeley site (GL2 4NB)

Woodlands Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Salisbury Avenue Warden Hill Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3GA 01242 255133 enquiries@woodlands-vets.co.uk Website 2.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Crickley Hill Country Park
There Are Many Walks In The Park With More Crowded And More Secluded Areas. It Can Be Quite Busy At The Weekend - But We Love The Site For Its Amazing Nature And The Views Into Gloucestershire And Across To The Malvern Hills. For Solitude Go On A Rainy Day During The Week! Cotswold Way Lancashire 4.48 miles The Park Is Closed In The Evening. It Is An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty And Sometimes There Is A Little Ice Cream Van There. Quite Busy On The Weekends And Check Out Where The Organic Gras Mowers Are (Heard Of Peaceful Cows). Property Managed By National Trust.

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Devils Chimney
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Woodland, Reaching Devil's Chimney, A Limestone Rock Formation. Lancashire GL53 9QL 4.50 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.

Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 4.72 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. Then Take The Immediate Left Again, Which Is Signposted As Crickley Hill Country Park. The Car Park Is At The End Of This Track.

Painswick Beacon
Beautiful Walk With Stunning Views. You Do Need To Be Mindful Of The Golfers, Who Are Very Tolerant Of The Odd Dog Who Wants To Chase The Ball. Painswick Beacon Painswick 6.46 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 6.63 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 6.63 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Light freezing rain	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-0.7°C	-0.9°C	-0.8°C	-0.5°C	0°C	0.6°C	0.8°C	0.5°C	0.1°C	-1.1°C
Feels Like	-4.7°C	-5.5°C	-5.5°C	-5.1°C	-5°C	-4.6°C	-4°C	-2.5°C	-2.9°C	-2.3°C	-3.1°C	-3.8°C

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Temp	-0.4°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1°C	-2.1°C	-2.8°C	-4.2°C	-5.4°C	-6.1°C	-6.6°C	-7.8°C	-9.8°C
Feels Like	-4.1°C	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-3.7°C	-5.9°C	-7.5°C	-9.7°C	-11.5°C	-12.1°C	-13°C	-14.8°C	-17.4°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10°C	-10.7°C	-11.4°C	-12.1°C	-12.3°C	-11.4°C	-9.5°C	-7.7°C	-7°C	-7.3°C	-8.7°C	-9.4°C
Feels Like	-17.8°C	-18.5°C	-19.2°C	-19.8°C	-20°C	-18.5°C	-15.3°C	-11.8°C	-10.2°C	-10.6°C	-12.8°C	-15.5°C

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