Welcome to Bencombe

Bencombe is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. The village is situated in the Cotswold Hills, which is known for its picturesque landscapes and charming villages. Bencombe is a quiet and peaceful village, with a population of around 200 people. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy the great outdoors.

One of the main attractions in Bencombe is the St. James Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture, with its impressive tower and intricate carvings. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village. Another popular attraction in Bencombe is the local pub, The Crown Inn. The pub is a traditional English pub, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It serves a range of local ales and delicious pub food, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Bencombe is also home to a number of walking and cycling trails, which take visitors through the stunning countryside surrounding the village. The Cotswold Way, a long-distance walking trail, passes through the village and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The village is also close to a number of other attractions, including the historic town of Tetbury and the beautiful Westonbirt Arboretum. Overall, Bencombe is a charming and peaceful village, with plenty to offer visitors who are looking for a relaxing break in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.4°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Uley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zoe Mandeville	Woodstock Terrace Uley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5SW 01453860350 School Website
Dursley Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Toni Holford-Wright	Highfields Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4NZ 01453542304 School Website
Peak Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jon Hamp	Drake Lane Dursley GL11 5HD
Rednock School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Alexander	Kingshill Road Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4BY 01453543618 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Howells	Front Street Nympsfield Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3TY 1453860311 School Website
Cam Hopton Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Rebecca Harris	Hopton Road Upper Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5PA 01453542763 School Website
Cam Everlands Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Dominic Knill	Birch Road Cam Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5SF 01453545452 School Website
Coaley Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Lucas	The Street Coaley Dursley GL11 5EB 1453890358 School Website
Cam Woodfield Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Bennett	Elstub Lane Cam Dursley GL11 6JJ 1453542706 School Website
Cam Woodfield Infant School Community School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Harper	Elstub Lane Woodfield Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6JJ 01453543535 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 3.24 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 4.88 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 6.19 Miles

Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 9.73 Miles

Yate Badminton Road, Yate, Gloucestershire, BS37 5JF 10.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jenkins Taxi's 01453 542346 Spring Farm, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5AD 0.91 Miles
Al's Taxis 07843 427967 13 Kingsway, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4DJ 2.20 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01453 548483 37 Tilsdown Close, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 6HG 2.73 Miles
C L S Taxis 07717 750452 9 Larkrise, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5EZ 2.84 Miles
Hop In And Travel 07968 029724 4 West View, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7HP 2.93 Miles
Coombe Valley Private Hire 01453 845071 Valley Road, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7NP 2.98 Miles
Ak Taxis 01453 842673 14 Synwell La, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7GQ 3.15 Miles
M R Private Hire 01453 835868 45 Homefield, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 0SP 3.62 Miles
Colin Groves Taxis 07968 247891 14 Woodlands, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3NW 3.67 Miles
The Stroud Taxi Company 07950 021043 20 Seven Waters, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 3NY 3.67 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Uley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockstowes Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lampern Uley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Uley Post Ofice Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Uley Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Owlpen Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Somerset Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roseberry Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woodmancote Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Far Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fortfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Castle Street Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Castle Street (No 2) Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashmead Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cam & Uley Family Practice 01453 860459	Cam & Uley Family Pract 42 The Street, Uley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5SY
Acorn Practice 01453 540540	May Lane Surgery 27 May Lane Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4JN
Walnut Tree Practice 01453 540555	May Lane Surgery Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4JN
The Cam Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Glebelands Cam Dursley GL11 5NE
The Cam Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Glebelands Cam Dursley GL11 5NE

Local Stores

Rosebery
3 Rosebery Road
Dursley
Gloucestershire
GL11 4PS
01453 545234
Store Website
1.41 miles

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SPAR - Dursley
Mill Garage
Cam
Dursley
GL11 5DH
01453 549742
Store Website
3.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Renew Centre
Unit 7, Sheephouse Farm Business Centre Ukey Road Uley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5AD 01452 767735 therenewcentre@gmail.com Website 0.89 miles

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Vale Vets
The Animal Hospital Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AJ 01453 542 092 reception@valevets.co.uk Website 3.10 miles
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Heartvets
Vale Vets Ltd, The Animal Hospital The Avenue Stinchcombe Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6AJ mark@heartvets.co.uk 3.10 miles


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The Rowe Veterinary Group
Wotton Veterinary Surgery &Amp; Mri Referral Centre Bradley Green Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7PP 01453 843295 wotton@rowevetgroup.com Website 3.50 miles
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Rowe Equine Ltd
The Equine Clinic Bradley Green Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7PP 01453 844 337 office@roweequine.com Website 3.50 miles
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Lansdown Veterinary Services Ltd
The Veterinary Clinic Old Market Nailsworth Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 0DU 01453 834930 enquiries@lansdownvets.co.uk Website 4.25 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 1.42 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 2.12 miles

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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 2.28 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.

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 2.63 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'.

Selsley Common
Beautiful Walk, Lots Of Different Paths To Take, The Cows Are Hilarious. Selsley Common 4.33 miles Plenty Of Free Parking

Location what3words redouble.fairly.divided

Rodborough Common
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Around Rodborough Common. It Is Located North Of Minchinhampton Common And Is Notified For Its Biological And Geological Importance. GL5 5BP 5.57 miles In The Cotswold Hills, South Of Stroud And North Of Minchinhampton Common. Just Off The A419 Swindon To Stroud Road.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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