Welcome to The Rocks

The Rocks is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean, and is known for its picturesque scenery and historic landmarks. The village is home to a number of traditional stone cottages, many of which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The Rocks is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a pub, and a village store.

One of the most notable landmarks in The Rocks is the St. Peter's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is built in the Norman style, and features a number of interesting architectural details, including a carved stone font and a series of intricate stained glass windows. The church is still in use today, and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Another popular attraction in The Rocks is the nearby Forest of Dean, which is one of the largest and most beautiful forests in England. The forest is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers, and is a popular destination for hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers. The forest is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the remains of an ancient Roman temple and a series of medieval castles and fortifications.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Chads Patchway C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steph Jenkins	Cranham Drive Patchway Patchway Gloucestershire BS34 6AQ 01454866523 School Website
Sgs Pegasus School Free Schools Special Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Headteacher Cherie White	Hempton Lane Patchway Almondsbury Bristol South Gloucestershire BS32 4AJ 1454568200 School Website
Patchway Community School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Howe	Hempton Lane Almondsbury South Gloucestershire BS32 4AJ 1454862020 School Website
Holy Trinity Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stuart Mcclelland	Broad Croft Bradley Stoke Bradley Stoke Gloucestershire BS32 0BD 01454866735 School Website
Wheatfield Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Phil Winterburn	Wheatfield Drive Bradley Stoke Bradley Stoke Gloucestershire BS32 9DB 01454868610 School Website
Stoke Lodge Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Will Ferris	School Close Bourton Avenue Patchway Gloucestershire BS34 6DW 01454866772 School Website
Bowsland Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Michelle Engley	Ellicks Close Bradley Stoke Bradley Stoke Gloucestershire BS32 0ES 01454866766 School Website
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Will Harding	Amberley Road Patchway Holy Family School Patchway, Bristol BS34 6BY 1454866786 School Website
Bradley Stoke Community School Academy Converter Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Pete Lynch	Fiddlers Wood Lane Bradley Stoke Bradley Stoke Gloucestershire BS32 9BS 01454868840 School Website
Coniston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alan Walters	Epney Close Patchway Patchway Gloucestershire BS34 5LN 01454866920 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Patchway Station Road, Patchway, Gloucestershire, BS34 6LP 0.62 Miles

Bristol Parkway Station Approach Road, Off Hatchet Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 8PU 2.06 Miles

Filton Abbey Wood Station Road, Filton, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 7JW 2.32 Miles

Pilning Station Road, Pilning, Gloucestershire, BS35 4JT 2.85 Miles

Severn Beach Severn Beach Road, Severn Beach, Gloucestershire, BS35 4PQ 4.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bradley Parkway Taxis 07737 195455 7 The Park, Bristol, Bristol, BS32 0AP 0.24 Miles
Compton Cabs 01454 617799 2 Manor Farm Crescent, Bristol, Bristol, BS32 9BD 0.64 Miles
Avon Cars 01454 625050 Fernhill, Bristol, Bristol, BS32 8DS 0.77 Miles
1 R Taxis 0117 904 0737 12 Longney Place, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 5LQ 0.82 Miles
Aaa Taxis 07793 943002 Brockley Close, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 6EZ 0.84 Miles
Prg Taxis 07901 727219 26 Pretoria Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 5PT 0.87 Miles
Target Taxis 0117 907 6982 Callicroft Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 5BS 0.97 Miles
The South Gloucestershire Taxi Company 0117 969 6799 Station Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 6LR 1.01 Miles
Safe Glouc Taxis 0117 979 2261 Station Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS34 6LR 1.01 Miles
G R Travel 0117 983 7406 71 Diana Gardens, Bristol, Bristol, BS32 8DL 1.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Old Patchway Bs32 6Nr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bradley Pavilions Post Office Bs32 0Bq Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Woodlands Bs32 4Au Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aztec West Bs32 4Tr Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Aztec West Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Courtlands Bs32 9Bg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoke Lane Bs34 6Du Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chelford Grove Shops Bs34 6Dd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beaufort Park Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Woodlands/Hawkley Drive Bs32 4Js Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Patchway Post Office Bs34 5Pa Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bowsland Way Bs32 0Eq Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wrt Tesco Store Bs32 8Ef Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Swan Hotel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brockley Close Bs34 6Hg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bradley Stoke Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Bradley Stoke Surgery Brook Way Bradley Stoke Bristol BS32 9DS
Bradley Stoke Surgery 01454 616262	Bradley Stoke Surgery Brook Way, Bradley Stoke Bristol South Gloucestershire BS32 9DS
Concord Medical Centre 01454 616767	Concord Medical Centre Braydon Ave, Little Stoke Bristol BS34 6BQ
Concord Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Braydon Avenue Little Stoke Bristol BS34 6BQ
Concord Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Braydon Avenue Little Stoke Bristol BS34 6BQ

Local Stores

Winterbourne
6 Dragon Road
Winterbourne
Bristol
Gloucestershire
BS36 1BQ
01454 772341
Store Website
2.67 miles

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SPAR Coniston Road, Patchway
7 Coniston Road
Patchway
Bristol
BS34 5PA
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Rowe Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Hospital Bradley House Ferndene, Bradley Stoke Bristol Avon BS32 9DT 01454 275000 bradley@rowevetgroup.com Website 0.19 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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open 24/7 , 365 days for emergencies
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Zetland Veterinary Group - Patchway Veterinary Centre
6 Coniston Road Patchway Bristol Gloucestershire BS34 5PA 0117 931 2111 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 0.68 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Filton Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 11A, Shield Retail Centre Gloucester Road Filton Bristol Gloucestershire BS34 7BQ 0117 969 8400 filton@vets4pets.com Website 2.24 miles
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Animals Treated
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Zetland Veterinary Group - Filton Veterinary Centre
26 Station Road Filton Bristol Gloucestershire BS34 7JQ 0117 969 3621 enquiries@zetlandvets.co.uk Website 2.25 miles
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Animals Treated
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Companion Care (Bristol Filton) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Abbey Wood Retail Park Station Road Bristol Avon BS34 7JL 0117 979 9200 bristolfilton@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.29 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Winterbourne Veterinary Clinic
72A Bradley Avenue Winterbourne Bristol Gloucestershire BS36 1HS 01454 776501 3.00 miles

Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Blaise Castle Estate
Blaise Castle House Henbury Rd Bristol Lancashire BS10 7QS 3.87 miles

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Badock’S Wood
Lovely Woodland Walk With A Stream Running Through The Middle. Beautiful Wood Tree Carvings, Lots Of Other Dog Walkers And Also Open Fields. Very Pretty. 75 The Crescent Bristol Lancashire BS9 4RU 3.88 miles

Location what3words silk.train.bride

Oldbury Court Estate
Frome Valley Walkway Bristol Lancashire BS16 1HR 3.95 miles As You Drive Along Oldbury Court Road, You Will Think You'Re Lost As It Is A Very Residential Area And There Are No Clues As To The Huge Estate At The End Of The Road! Have Faith! The Car Park And Open Green Space Will Suddenly Appear Before You When The Road Can Go No Further.

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Purdown / Stoke Park Estate
33 Lindsay Rd Lockleaze Bristol Lancashire BS7 9NP 4.20 miles The Green Space Shown On The Map Is Misleading - The Space Fills That Entire Wedge Above The M32 Up To The Lakes.

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Eastville Park
784 Muller Rd Bristol Lancashire BS5 6XA 4.56 miles

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Kings Weston Bristol
Can Stick To The Paths Or Go Off Into Woods For A More Adventurous Route And Fun For Your Dog 7 Southside Cl Bristol Lancashire BS9 2QY 5.03 miles

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Weather Forecast

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

Monday	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	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

Tuesday	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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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