Welcome to The Folly

The Folly is a unique and historic landmark located in the heart of Gloucestershire. This stunning structure was built in the 18th century and has since become a popular tourist attraction. The Folly is a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the time and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history and culture.

The Folly is situated in a picturesque location, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills. The stunning views from the top of the tower are breathtaking and offer visitors a glimpse into the natural beauty of Gloucestershire. The Folly is also home to a museum that showcases the history of the area and the people who lived there. Visitors can learn about the local culture and traditions and gain a deeper understanding of the region's rich heritage.

The Folly is not just a tourist attraction, but also a symbol of the community's resilience and determination. Despite facing numerous challenges over the years, including fires and neglect, the Folly has stood the test of time and remains a beloved landmark in Gloucestershire. The Folly is a testament to the enduring spirit of the people of Gloucestershire and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage for future generations to enjoy.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Dean Close Airthrie Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jason Dobbie	27-29 Christchurch Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2NY 441242512837 School Website
Dean Close Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-14 Head Teacher Mr P J Moss	Lansdown Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6QS 1242258000
Christ Church C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kerry Pope	Malvern Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2NR 01242523392 School Website
Dean Close School Other Independent School Ages:12-19 Head Teacher Mr B J Salisbury	Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE 1242258000
Belmont School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Day	Warden Hill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3AT 1242216180 School Website
Bettridge School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Bleasdale	Warden Hill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 3AT 01242514934 School Website
University Of Gloucestershire Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Mr Stephen Marston	The Park The Park Campus Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RH 1242714700 School Website
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service Pupil Referral Unit Ages:4-19 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Warren	St George's Road County Offices Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EW 01242532363 School Website
St James' Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Harford	Merestones Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RS 1242516836 School Website
Cheltenham Ladies' College Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Eve Jardine-Young	Bayshill Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EP 1242520691 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cheltenham Spa Queens Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8NP 0.31 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 6.51 Miles

Ashchurch Station Road, Ashchurch, Gloucestershire, GL20 8TU 7.25 Miles

Stroud Station Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3AP 11.65 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 13.05 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
The 727 Car Co 01242 523523 Unit E1/The Bramery/Alstone La, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8HE 0.53 Miles
Spar-Tax Taxis Ltd 01242 807666 11A The Pk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RX 0.61 Miles
Central Taxis Association 01242 228877 Royal Well Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PD 0.73 Miles
Cheltenham Taxi 01452 650250 Royal Well Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3PD 0.73 Miles
Airport Kars And Minibuses 01242 690141 70 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7DB 0.82 Miles
Airport Transfers 01242 228831 14/Hereford Court/Hereford Pl, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4BD 0.88 Miles
Phoenix Radio Cars 01242 268118 Unit 14 Space Business Centre, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9FL 0.88 Miles
Competitive Car Leasing 0844 880 2472 109, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2LY 0.93 Miles
Executive Jet Charter Ltd 01242 244088 North Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4DS 0.93 Miles
Andycars 01242 262611 9 Bennington Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4ED 0.93 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lansdown Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Landsdown/Glencairn Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marks Po Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Stephens Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hatherley Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Montpellier Walk Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bayshill Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chapman Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Merestones Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gloucester Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Granley Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waitrose Indoor Box Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Montpellier Parade Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Overton Park Surgery 01242 580511	Overton Park Surgery Overton Park Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3BP
Dean Court School	Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
The Park Medical Centre	139 St. Georges Road Cheltenham GL50 3EQ
Improved Access Central Cluster 01424 580644	Underwood Surgery 139 St Georges Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EQ
Cheltenham Central Shared Hub 01242 339146	Underwood Surgery 139 St George's Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3EQ

Local Stores

Montpellier Street
8 Montpellier Street
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1SD
01242 244907
Store Website
0.47 miles

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SPAR Hatherley
2 - 3
Caernavon Court
Hatherley
Cheltenham
GL51 3JA
01242 525100
Store Website
1.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Cheltenham
Ferlys House Overton Park Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 3BP 01242 522 429 cheltenham@medivet.co.uk Website 0.50 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Folly Gardens Veterinary Clinic
6 Bethesda Street Leckhampton Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2AY 01242 234392 admin@cheltenham.follygardens.com Website 0.62 miles
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Stephen Crickmore Veterinary Practice
Albion Lodge 1 Gloucester Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 8LN 01242 580709 reception@crickmorevets.com Website 0.83 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 0.89 miles
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Medivet Leckhampton
Moorend Grove Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 0EX 01242 517199 leckhampton@medivet.co.uk Website 1.09 miles
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Cheltenham Animal Shelter/Casvet
Casvet Llp Gardners Lane Swindon Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9JW 01242 530056 casvet@gawa.org.uk Website 1.31 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 2.44 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 3.28 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 3.54 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 4.47 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 4.47 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 7.36 miles

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Weather Forecast

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