Welcome to Dixton

Dixton is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated near the River Wye and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neolithic period. The name Dixton is believed to have originated from the Old English words "dic" and "tun", meaning "ditch" and "enclosure" respectively.

One of the most notable landmarks in Dixton is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style and features a beautiful tower and stained glass windows. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and is often used for weddings and other special events. The churchyard is also home to several historic graves, including that of a local hero who fought in the Battle of Trafalgar.

Despite its small size, Dixton has a strong sense of community and is home to several local businesses and amenities. These include a village hall, a post office, and a pub. The village also hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Dixton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Gotherington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Katie Langley	The Lawns Gotherington Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9QT 01242675454 School Website
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Woolston	Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5EY 01242602679 School Website
Woodmancote School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Tucker	Station Road Woodmancote Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9HN 01242674312 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
Bishops Cleeve Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Shona Swan	Tobyfield Road Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 8NN 01242673814 School Website
Cleeve School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Alwyn Richards	Two Hedges Road Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 8AE 01242672546 School Website
Winchcombe School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Templeton	Greet Road Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5LB 01242602233 School Website
Grangefield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Lewis	Voxwell Lane Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 8GL 01242671003 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
Ashchurch Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Gibson	Ashchurch Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 8LA 01684292376 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 3.92 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 6.15 Miles

Evesham High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EQ 9.17 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 11.76 Miles

Honeybourne Station Road, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 7GN 12.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
L And A Cars 01242 675367 Oxbutts Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9HW 2.06 Miles
Great Western Cars 01242 673087 Gotherington Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8EN 2.07 Miles
Driveline Private Hire 01242 676867 Chapel La, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9HT 2.27 Miles
Bishops Cleeve Private Hire 01242 696676 6 Mill Parade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RL 2.42 Miles
Taylor Private Hire 01242 603651 25 Abbots Leys Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5QG 2.67 Miles
Westway Chauffeuring Ltd 01242 672396 1 Kayte Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AX 2.74 Miles
Hatton Chauffeur Services 01242 674616 4 Kayte Close, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AX 2.74 Miles
Airport Plus 01242 808090 16 Kingsclere Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8TG 2.80 Miles
Cotswold Travel 01242 808456 16 Kingsclere Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8TG 2.80 Miles
Hills Cars 01684 592929 Powerstation, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JH 3.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Prescott Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Manor Lane Gotherington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stanley Pontlarge Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alstone Chapel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolstone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gotherington Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gretton Fields Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bengrove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Malleson Road Gotherington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gretton Po Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oxenten Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Washbourne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Teddington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tawny Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alderton Po Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Winchcombe Medical Centre 01242 602307	Winchcombe Medical Centre Greet Road, Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5GZ
Berkeley Place Surgery 01242 513975	Wilson Health Centre 236 Prestbury Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3EY
Royal Crescent Surgery 01242 580248	Wilson Health Centre 236 Prestbury Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 3EY

Local Stores

Bishops Cleeve Homeland
Vale Road
Bishops Cleeve
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 8PX
Store Website
1.88 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Woodmancote Vets
Oxbutts Industrial Estate Station Road Woodmancote Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9HW 01242 676113 woodmancotevets@yahoo.com Website 2.01 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 2.35 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 3.00 miles
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Vale Wildlife Hospital &Amp; Rehabilitation Centre
Station Road Beckford Tewkesbury Gloucestershire GL20 7AN 01386 882288 info@valewildlife.org.uk Website 3.04 miles

Animals Treated
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Dragon Vets
Prestbury Park New Barn Lane Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 4SH 01242 580 324 info@dragonvet.co.uk Website 4.12 miles
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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 4.91 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Cleeve Hill
A Never Ending Set Of Rolling Hills With Panoramic Views Over Cheltenham And Beyond. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 2.26 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 2.26 miles

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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 4.01 miles

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Devils Chimney
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Woodland, Reaching Devil's Chimney, A Limestone Rock Formation. Lancashire GL53 9QL 8.09 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.

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 9.27 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.

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 9.29 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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Weather Forecast

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