Welcome to Golden Valley

Golden Valley is a picturesque area located in the heart of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire. The valley is named after the River Frome, which flows through it, and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of the main attractions in Golden Valley is the historic village of Chalford. The village is home to a number of traditional Cotswold stone houses and is a great place to explore on foot. Visitors can take a stroll along the canal towpath, which offers stunning views of the valley, or visit the local pub for a pint of ale and a bite to eat. Chalford is also home to a number of independent shops and galleries, where visitors can pick up unique souvenirs and gifts.

Another popular attraction in Golden Valley is the Cotswold Water Park. The water park is a great place to spend a day with the family, with a range of activities on offer including water skiing, wakeboarding, and kayaking. Visitors can also take a leisurely stroll around the park's many lakes and enjoy the stunning scenery. The water park is also home to a number of restaurants and cafes, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the views.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Springbank Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Shona Riddell	Springbank Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0PH 01242527766 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
St Marks Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angharad Fitch	Robert Burns Avenue Benhall Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6NU 01242702280 School Website
Pates Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Russel Ellicott	Princess Elizabeth Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0HG 01242523169 School Website
Lakeside Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jon Moss	Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HR 01242524756 School Website
Hesters Way Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kirsti Ashman	Dill Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0ES 01242525616 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
All Saints Academy Cheltenham Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Dermot Mcniffe	Blaisdon Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0WH 01242711200 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 1.88 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 4.74 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 6.95 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 11.23 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 12.24 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Absolute Cars Valeting 01452 854171 Astwood Business Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0TF 0.59 Miles
Airport Travel Gloucestershire 01242 696961 14 Edendale Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0TY 0.72 Miles
Drive Me To The Airport 020 8144 2866 16 Redwood Ct, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0JZ 0.81 Miles
Cheltcars2trust 07989 130630 12 Seacombe Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HX 1.04 Miles
Cheltenham Spa Cars 01242 250555 1 Dunbar Cl, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0NG 1.07 Miles
Airport Travel Gloucestershire 01242 696961 10 Shelley Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7DW 1.22 Miles
Cheltenhamtravel 07778 250250 6 Somergate Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0QE 1.24 Miles
Airport Shuttle Service 07821 282764 29 Honeybourne Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0QJ 1.28 Miles
Airport Kars And Minibuses 01242 690141 70 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7DB 1.35 Miles
Easy Cars 01242 253777 21 Dill Av, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0ET 1.52 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bamfurlong Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Edendale Approach Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plough Staverton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grovefield Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gloucestershire Airport Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Farm Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trehale Badgeworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staverton Village Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Reddings Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springbank Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marsland Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grace Gardens Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cowper Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Benhall Po Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hayden Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Health Centre	Hesters Way Healthy Living Centre Cassin Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7SU
West Cheltenham Medical 01242 507111	Hesters Way Resource Ctr Cassin Drive Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 7SU
West Cheltenham Springbank	1 Springbank Way Cheltenham GL51 0LG
Dean Court School	Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
Churchdown Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Parton Road Churchdown Gloucester GL3 2JH

Local Stores

Hesters Way
10 Hesters Way
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 0DA
01242 516139
Store Website
1.46 miles

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SPAR Hatherley
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Caernavon Court
Hatherley
Cheltenham
GL51 3JA
01242 525100
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Arvonia Vets
The Reddings Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6RY 01242 700 100 info@cheltenhamvets.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
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The Brambles Veterinary Surgery
58 Albemarle Road Churchdown Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 2HE 01452 712194 1.75 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 2.10 miles

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Churchdown Veterinary Centre
Cheltenham Road East Gloucester Gloucestershire GL3 1HX 01452 535 585 info@cheltenhamvets.co.uk Website 2.19 miles

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Woodlands Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Salisbury Avenue Warden Hill Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3GA 01242 255133 enquiries@woodlands-vets.co.uk Website 2.24 miles
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Stephen Crickmore Veterinary Practice
Albion Lodge 1 Gloucester Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 8LN 01242 580709 reception@crickmorevets.com Website 2.47 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Devils Chimney
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Woodland, Reaching Devil's Chimney, A Limestone Rock Formation. Lancashire GL53 9QL 3.98 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
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 4.17 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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Crickley Hill Country Park
A Short, Circular Dog Walk Through Over Grassland And Offering Some Wonderful Views, At Crickley Hill Country Park. GL4 8JY 4.42 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.

Cleeve Hill
A Never Ending Set Of Rolling Hills With Panoramic Views Over Cheltenham And Beyond. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 5.91 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 5.91 miles

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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 6.77 miles

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