Welcome to Five Acres

Five Acres is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire. The village is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its rich history. The area is home to a number of ancient monuments and historic sites, including the remains of a Roman villa and a medieval castle. The village is also home to a number of small businesses and shops, as well as a primary school and a community center.

One of the most notable features of Five Acres is its proximity to the Forest of Dean. The forest is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wide range of activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The forest is also home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the goshawk and the lesser horseshoe bat. Visitors to Five Acres can explore the forest on foot or by bike, or take a guided tour to learn more about the area's natural history.

Another important aspect of Five Acres is its strong sense of community. The village is home to a number of community groups and organizations, including a local history society, a gardening club, and a youth club. These groups provide opportunities for residents to come together and share their interests and passions, and help to foster a sense of belonging and connection within the community. Overall, Five Acres is a unique and vibrant place that offers a rich blend of natural beauty, history, and community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Five Acres High School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Phelps	Five Acres Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7QW 1594832263 School Website
Berry Hill Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Amy Pugh	Nine Wells Road Berry Hill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7AT 01594832262 School Website
St John's C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Peaper	Bowens Hill Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8DU 1594832046 School Website
Coalway Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fay White	63 Coalway Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7HL 01594810271 School Website
Coalway Community Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Hayley Alliston	Coalway Road Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7HL 01594833457 School Website
English Bicknor Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Isaac	English Bicknor Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7PG 1594860367 School Website
Lydbrook Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Lusted	School Road Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9PX 01594860344 School Website
Heart Of The Forest Community Special School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Withington	Speech House Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7EJ 01594822175 School Website
Ellwood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Milford	Bromley Road Ellwood Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 7LY 01594833232 School Website
Clearwell Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cilla James	Church Road Clearwell Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8LG 01594834904 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 7.35 Miles

Chepstow Station Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 5PD 12.02 Miles

Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 12.56 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 14.89 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 16.42 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A W Taxis 01594 829327 37 Coombs Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AY 0.90 Miles
Sovereign Taxis 01594 836757 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 1.37 Miles
Soverign Hire 01594 837135 3/Foundry Houses/Old Rd, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7JJ 1.37 Miles
Cds Taxis Ltd 01594 834834 Unit 3 Tufthorn Industrial Estate, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8PJ 1.81 Miles
Pams Private Hire 01594 860575 The Willows, Drybrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9QH 1.95 Miles
Spright Cars 01600 700110 Cedars House, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6DQ 3.78 Miles
Fast Cabs 01594 560540 New Rd, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6HJ 4.40 Miles
Tramway Private Hire 01594 822238 A/18 Tramway Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 3AY 4.42 Miles
Spright Cars 01600 700110 2 The Rickfield, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3HL 4.43 Miles
Kc Cars 01594 823020 6 Office Rd, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2HZ 4.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Five Acres No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berry Hill Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Total Superstop Garage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crow Ash Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Joyford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Berry Hill Pike No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Christchurch Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:10:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
The Bracelands Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Mile End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Poolway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coombs Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staunton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edge End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Crossways No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Speech House Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Forest Of Dean Pcn 01594 838101	Coleford Health Centre Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH
Coleford Family Doctors 01594 838108	Coleford Health Centre Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH
Brunston Practice 01594 833255	Brunston Practice Cinderhill Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8HJ
Lydbrook Health Centre	Lydbrook Health Centre Upper Lydbrook Lydbrook Gloucestershire GL17 9LG
Ruardean Surgery	High Street (Rear Of Memorial Hall) Ruardean Ruardean Gloucestershire GL17 9US

Local Stores

Coleford
Market Place
Lordshill
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 8AA
01594 836560
Store Website
1.21 miles

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Spar- Platinum - Lower Lane
Lower Lane
Berry Hill
Coleford
GL16 8QQ
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
Railway Drive Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RH 01594 833526 1.26 miles

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Severnside Veterinary Services Ltd.
Animal Health Centre 1A Cupola Close Mushet Industrial Park Coleford Gloucestershire GL16 8RD 01594 835600 admin@severnsideveterinarygroup.co.uk Website 1.41 miles
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Carrot Tops Mobile Surgery For Pets
50B Railway Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 3HL 01594 824 765 enquiries@carrottopsmobilesurgery.co.uk Website 4.45 miles
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Drybridge Veterinary Clinic
2A Wonastow Road Monmouth Gwent NP25 5AH 01600 712206 4.85 miles

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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PL 01594 826688 forest@petsbarn.co.uk Website 4.93 miles

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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Unit 2 Rockfield District Centre Rockfield Road Monmouth Monmouthshire NP25 5BA 01600 711511 vets@abbeyvets.co.uk Website 4.95 miles
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If your pet requires emergency treatment OOH please call 01989 562251
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Local Dog Walks

Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland. 2 Braceland Cottages Braceland Coleford GL16 7NP 1.27 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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Severn Way River Severn
A Truly Gorgeous Walk Along The Banks Of The River Severn, Following Part Of The Severn Way. Open Fields And Water With Lovely Views Of The Bridge. Severn Way Lancashire 13.36 miles Free Parking For About 6 Cars Gets Full At Weekends And On Nice Sunny Days

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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 13.72 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.

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 14.27 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.

Haresfield Beacon
There Are Several Routes You Can Take Once At The Beacon. You Can Either Walk Across The Fields To The Viewing Point, This Walk Is Fairly Flat. You Can Also Walk In The Woods Which Has Several Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Easy Pace To A Longer Hilly Path. Haresfield Ln 14.70 miles Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take

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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 14.77 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'.

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