Welcome to Kingswood

Kingswood is a small town located in the South Gloucestershire district of Gloucestershire, England. The town is situated on the eastern edge of Bristol and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and vibrant community. Kingswood is home to a number of local businesses, shops, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for both residents and visitors.

One of the most notable landmarks in Kingswood is the Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse, which dates back to the 12th century. The gatehouse is a Grade I listed building and is considered to be one of the finest examples of medieval architecture in the country. Other historic landmarks in the town include the Kingswood Heritage Museum, which showcases the history of the local area, and the Kingswood Colliery, which was once a major source of employment in the town.

Kingswood is also known for its beautiful countryside, which is home to a number of walking and cycling trails. The town is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque villages, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to explore the local history, enjoy the great outdoors, or simply relax and unwind, Kingswood has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 5.3°C

Wind: 12.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kingswood Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Wendy Collins	Abbey Street Kingswood Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8RN 01453842197 School Website
Katharine Lady Berkeleys School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Hannah Khan	Kingswood Road Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8RB 01453842227 School Website
Blue Coat C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Glyn Jones	Symn Lane Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7BD 01453525020 School Website
The British School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Roche	Wortley Road Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7JU 01453843371 School Website
Charfield Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Melanie Willcox	Wotton Road Charfield Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8TG 01454260518 School Website
Hillesley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Chandler	Kilcot Road Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7RH 01453843551 School Website
Alexander Hosea Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Debbie Williams	Honeybourne Way Wickwar Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8PF 01454294239 School Website
North Nibley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steven Hodgkinson	The Street North Nibley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6DL 01453542600 School Website
Tortworth Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Thomas Galsworthy	Tortworth Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8HG 01454260510 School Website
St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Cromhall Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Green	Church Lane Cromhall Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8AL 01454294498 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cam And Dursley Box Road, Near Cam, Gloucestershire, GL11 5DJ 6.20 Miles

Yate Badminton Road, Yate, Gloucestershire, BS37 5JF 6.36 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 9.17 Miles

Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 9.46 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 10.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kmx Chauffeurs 01453 521518 1 Chestnut Pk, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8RJ 0.08 Miles
Wotton Executives 0844 800 5706 Charfield Barns, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8SP 1.18 Miles
Ak Taxis 01453 842673 14 Synwell La, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7GQ 1.27 Miles
Coombe Valley Private Hire 01453 845071 Valley Road, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7NP 1.41 Miles
Hop In And Travel 07968 029724 4 West View, Wotton Under Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7HP 1.54 Miles
Jenkins Taxi's 01453 542346 Spring Farm, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5AD 4.00 Miles
Al's Taxis 07843 427967 13 Kingsway, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4DJ 4.56 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 01453 548483 37 Tilsdown Close, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 6HG 4.86 Miles
C L S Taxis 07717 750452 9 Larkrise, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5EZ 5.11 Miles
Chipping Sodbury Taxis 07891 190984 24 Coopers Drive, Bristol, Bristol, BS37 7YF 5.11 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kingswood Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Walk Mill Lane Kingswood Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nind Lane Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dryleaze Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wortley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradley Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wotton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Civic Centre Business Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Bradley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradley Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fountain Crescent Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tabernacle Pitch Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Bristol Lane Charfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wortley Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Charfield Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chipping Surgery 01453 842214	The Chipping Surgery Symn Lane Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7BD
Culverhay Surgery 01453 843893	The Culverhay Surgery Culverhay Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7LS
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
Cam & Uley Family Practice 01453 860459	Cam & Uley Family Pract 42 The Street, Uley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5SY

Local Stores

Wotton
38 Long Street
Wootton U Edge
Wotton-Under-Edge
Gloucestershire
GL12 7BT
01453 842112
Store Website
1.14 miles

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SPAR - Kingswood
The Chipping
Kingswood
Wotton Under Edge
GL12 8RT
01453 842230
Store Website

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rowe Equine Ltd
The Equine Clinic Bradley Green Wotton-Under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7PP 01453 844 337 office@roweequine.com Website 1.06 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 1.06 miles
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Tyndale Vets Ltd
Lower Wick Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 6DD 01453 511 311 reception@tyndalevets.co.uk Website 3.69 miles

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The Renew Centre
Unit 7, Sheephouse Farm Business Centre Ukey Road Uley Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 5AD 01452 767735 therenewcentre@gmail.com Website 4.04 miles

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The Coppins Veterinary Practice
Hope Manor Farmhouse Cutts Heath Road Milbury Heath Wotton Under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8PS 01454 269339 4.55 miles

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Additional Building The Coppins Veterinary Practice
Hope Manor Farmhouse Milbury Heath Nr Falfield Bristol GL12 8PS 01454 269339 vets@thecoppinsvets.org.uk Website 4.55 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.94 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 4.93 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 6.39 miles

Location what3words sample.grudging.merit

Westonbirt Arboretum
Lovely Walk Around Westonbirt, Bit Pricey To Get In. Lots Of People With Other Dogs And Have To Stick To Certain Areas With Your Dog As There Are Dog Free Zones. Can Get Quite Muddy So Wellies Would Be Advised. Mitchell Dr Tetbury Lancashire GL8 8QS 6.79 miles

Location what3words bungalows.funky.crowbar

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 6.89 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 8.67 miles Plenty Of Free Parking

Location what3words redouble.fairly.divided

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light freezing rain	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
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

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
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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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
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
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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