Welcome to Sling

Sling is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire. The village is situated on the western edge of the Forest of Dean and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Sling is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the natural beauty of the area. The village is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. John the Baptist Church.

One of the main attractions of Sling is the Forest of Dean, which is a vast area of woodland that covers over 110 square kilometers. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, badgers, and foxes. Visitors to the forest can enjoy a range of activities, including hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also a number of picnic areas and campsites located throughout the forest.

Sling is also home to a number of other attractions, including the Dean Heritage Centre, which is a museum dedicated to the history of the Forest of Dean. The centre features a range of exhibits, including displays on the local mining industry, forestry, and traditional crafts. Other attractions in the area include the Clearwell Caves, Puzzlewood, and the Wye Valley. Overall, Sling is a great place to visit for anyone who loves nature, history, and outdoor activities.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 9.3°C

Feels Like: 6.4°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Isbourne Valley School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Justin Godding	Didbrook Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5PF 01242621341 School Website
Winchcombe School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Templeton	Greet Road Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5LB 01242602233 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
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
Gretton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Woolston	Gretton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5EY 01242602679 School Website
Temple Guiting Church Of England School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ann Barry	Temple Guiting Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5RW 01451850304 School Website
Cotswold Spa Hospital School Other Independent Special School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Woodsmith	Station Road Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7DE 1386853523
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Jacqueline Smith	Leamington Road Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7DZ 1386853337 School Website
Sedgeberrow C Of E First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mr Philip Croke	Main Street Sedgeberrow Evesham Worcestershire WR11 7UF 01386881391
Broadway First School Community School Ages:5-10 Head Teacher Dr Lee Poultney	Lime Tree Avenue Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7BD 01386852485 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Evesham High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4EQ 7.28 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 8.14 Miles

Honeybourne Station Road, Honeybourne, Worcestershire, WR11 7GN 8.31 Miles

Moreton-In-Marsh Station Road, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AA 9.35 Miles

Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 10.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taylor Private Hire 01242 603651 25 Abbots Leys Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5QG 3.56 Miles
Blue Cabs 01386 858031 Broadway Road, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7HP 3.92 Miles
Elite Taxis Of Broadway And The Vale 01386 853057 36 Averill Close, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7RA 4.04 Miles
Cotswold Executive Transfer 01386 852345 8 Phillips Rd, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7EY 4.13 Miles
Tempus Taxis 07814 177909 53 Leamington Rd, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7EG 4.20 Miles
Q B Cabs 07850 888565 48 Sandscroft Av, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7EL 4.29 Miles
C J P Airport Transfers 01386 833365 Ridgeway, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7HS 4.58 Miles
Cjp Private Hire And Tours 01386 859078 6 Smallbrook Road, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7EP 4.65 Miles
Phil's Taxis 07921 076836 4 Sandys Avenue, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7RS 5.25 Miles
Abbey Taxis 07787 798877 40 Lavender Walk, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 2JR 5.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stanway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Didbrook No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Toddington No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Buckland No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Winchcombe Medical Centre 01242 602307	Winchcombe Medical Centre Greet Road, Winchcombe Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 5GZ
New Barn Close Surgery 01386 853651	New Barn Close Surgery Station Road, Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7DE
Riverside Surgery 01386 444400	The Riverside Surgery Waterside Evesham Worcestershire WR11 1JP
Midlands - Riverside Surgery - Sais Covid Vaccination Service	Waterside Evesham WR11 1JP
Riverside Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Waterside Evesham WR11 1JP

Local Stores

Winchcombe
22-24 North Street
Winchcombe
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 5PS
01242 604220
Store Website
3.32 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Peasebrook Equine Clinic Ltd.
Peasebrook Equine Clinic Little Buckland Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7JH 01386 853884 info@peasebrook.co.uk Website 2.80 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 3.46 miles
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Abbey Green Vets Ltd
Church Close Broadway Worcestershire WR12 7AH 01386 852421 mail@abbeygreenvets.co.uk Website 3.78 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 5.02 miles

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Evesham Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 4, Four Pools Retail Park Four Pools Lane Evesham Worcestershire WR11 1DJ 01386 769300 evesham@vets4pets.com 5.89 miles


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Woodmancote Vets
Oxbutts Industrial Estate Station Road Woodmancote Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL52 9HW 01242 676113 woodmancotevets@yahoo.com Website 6.34 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 3.19 miles

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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 4.55 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.

Cotswold Way From Fish Hill
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Fish Hill Heading North East On The Cotswold Way. This Section Of The 102-Mile Long Cotswold Way Long-Distance Footpath Is Between Chipping Campden In The North And Fish Hill, Which Is On The Way To Broadway. WR12 7LD 4.76 miles From Broadway, Head On The A44. You Will See A Road Sign To Fish Hill Picnic Area. Take The Road On The Left Here And The Car Park Is Just On The Left Here.

Cleeve Hill
A Never Ending Set Of Rolling Hills With Panoramic Views Over Cheltenham And Beyond. Stockwell Lane Cheltenham Lancashire GL52 3PR 5.65 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 5.65 miles

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Dovers Hill
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Around Dover's Hill, Near Chipping Campden, In The Cotswolds. This Walk Offers Some Stunning Views And Includes Woodland, Grass Meadows And Hills. GL55 6UW 6.51 miles From Chipping Campden, Head Out On Dyer's Lane. At The Crossroads With Kingcombe Lane, Cross Straight Over Onto Cotswold Way. A Short Distance On Your Right, You Will See The Road Up To The Car Park.

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
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