Welcome to Kingsholm

Kingsholm is a rugby stadium located in the heart of Gloucestershire, England. It is the home ground of the Gloucester Rugby team, one of the most successful rugby clubs in the country. The stadium has a capacity of 16,115 and is known for its electric atmosphere during matches. Kingsholm has been the venue for many important rugby matches, including the Rugby World Cup in 2015. The stadium is also used for other events such as concerts and conferences.

The history of Kingsholm dates back to 1891 when the Gloucester Rugby team was formed. The stadium was built in 1891 and has undergone several renovations over the years. The most recent renovation was completed in 2007, which included the installation of a new stand and improved facilities for players and spectators. Kingsholm is not just a stadium, but a symbol of the rugby culture in Gloucestershire. It is a place where fans come together to support their team and celebrate the sport they love.

Kingsholm is more than just a rugby stadium, it is a community hub. The stadium hosts a range of events throughout the year, including charity fundraisers, community events, and school sports days. The Gloucester Rugby team is also actively involved in the local community, supporting local charities and initiatives. Kingsholm is a place where people from all walks of life come together to celebrate their love of rugby and their community. It is a place where memories are made and friendships are formed.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kingsholm Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Ferris	Guinea Street Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 3BN 01452530777 School Website
High School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Giblin	Denmark Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 3JN 01452543335 School Website
The King's School, Gloucester Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr David Morton	Pitt Street Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 2BG 1452337337 School Website
Edward Jenner School Other Independent School Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Ms Amanda Brookes	The Elms 44 London Road Gloucester Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 3NZ 1452380808 School Website
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Other Independent School Ages:5-17 Head Teacher Dr Daniel Sturdy	Wotton House Horton Road Gloucester GL1 3PR 1452764248 School Website
Al-Ashraf Secondary School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Abdullah Patel	Sinope Street Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 4AW 1452300465 School Website
Widden Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Dave Hill	Sinope Street Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 4AW 01452520571 School Website
St Peters Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Baron	Horton Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 3PY 01452524792 School Website
The Milestone School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Ms Diane Taylor	Longford Lane Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 9EU 1452874000 School Website
Al Ashraf Primary School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Zainab Patel	Al Ashraf Cultural Centre Stratton Road Gloucester Gloucestershire Gloucestershire GL1 4HB 1452503533 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 0.54 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 6.37 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 8.90 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 8.97 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 10.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Abbey Cabs 01452 555505 80 Worcester St, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3AS 0.24 Miles
Rob's Longford Taxis 01452 553051 13 Westfield Terrace, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9DQ 0.38 Miles
B J Cars 01452 522919 39 Worcester Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3AJ 0.43 Miles
1St Class Private Hire Taxis 01452 551551 8A Market Parade, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1RL 0.55 Miles
Gloucester Station Taxi 0844 826 0554 Station Approach, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 0.57 Miles
Andy Cars 01452 523000 64 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1QN 0.68 Miles
City Cars Private Hire 01452 411133 57 Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1TX 0.71 Miles
Home James Gloucester Taxi Service 01452 421010 20 South Point, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2LE 0.83 Miles
Gloucester Taxi Company 01452 341341 57 Millbrook Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4BP 0.92 Miles
Sabscars 01452 500880 24 Millbrook St, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 4BG 0.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mercia Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Oswalds Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Denmark Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Worcester Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pitt Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hare Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heathville Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
College Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westfield Terrace Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kings Square Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kings Square Post Office Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Station Box Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kingsholm Surgery 01452 522902	Kingsholm Surgery Alvin Street Gloucester GL1 3EN
Homeless And Violent Patient Service 01452 521898	George Whitfield Centre 107 Great Western Rd Gloucester GL1 3NF
Gloucester Inner City Pcn Hub 01452 336290	Quayside House Quay Street Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 2TZ
Gloucester Health Access Centre 01452 336290	Quayside House Quay Street Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 2TZ
Severnside Medical Practice 01452 891110	Quayside House Quay Street Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 2TZ

Local Stores

Gloucester - Longford Lane
Unit 1 Longford Lane
Longford
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 9BY
01452 307743
Store Website
0.92 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Tuffley
Euro Garages
Stroud Rd
Tuffley
Gloucester
GL4 0DA
01452 307984
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store Westgate Retail Park 2 St. Oswalds Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 2TF 01452 303393 gloucester@jollyes.co.uk 0.48 miles
Amenities Vaccination clinic only
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Simply Pets
61 Horton Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 3PX 01452 412899 0.87 miles

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Wood Veterinary Group Limited
83 Windermere Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 0LZ 01452 543990 office@woodvet.co.uk Website 1.23 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)

Gloucester Barnwood Vets4pets Ltd
101-103 Barnwood Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 3HA 01452 376600 Website 1.52 miles
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Cheltenham Equine Vets
Unit 14 Twigworth Court Business Centre Twigworth Gloucester Gloucestershire GL2 9PG 01242 806772 info@cheltenhamequinevets.co.uk Website 1.67 miles

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The Brambles Veterinary Surgery
146B Barnwood Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL4 3JT 01425 712233 Website 1.77 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 5.00 miles

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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 5.60 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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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 6.46 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 6.58 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.

Edge Valley Of Gloucester
A Walk Through The Woods Along The Side Of A Spur In The Valley Of Gloucester. Established Tracks Available But Always Best To Create Your Own. Cotswold Way Stroud GL6 6PR 6.68 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 7.22 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.

Weather Forecast

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