English Heritage sites near West Dean Parish
ST BRIAVELS CASTLE
4 miles from West Dean Parish
The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.
GOODRICH CASTLE
7 miles from West Dean Parish
Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.
OFFA'S DYKE
8 miles from West Dean Parish
An earthwork roughly following the Welsh/English boundary consisting of a ditch and rampart. Origins shrouded in mystery but possibly built in response to events involving the Princes of Powys.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
12 miles from West Dean Parish
Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.
ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)
12 miles from West Dean Parish
A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. 'Hetty Pegler' was its 17th century landowner.
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
14 miles from West Dean Parish
This 16th century gatehouse, one of the latest monastic buildings in England, displays a richly sculpted mullioned window. It is the sole survivor of this Cistercian abbey.
Churches in West Dean Parish
All Saints
Main Road
Viney Hill
(01594) 563074
http://www.parkendandvineyhillchurches.org.uk
A good mix of Foresters, incomers and visitors, we welcome all to our weekly services.
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Christchurch
Ross Road
Christchurch
Gloucester
01594836751
https://www.christchurchfod.org.uk
Rector - Rev Tony Williams (0.5 appointment, Tony works in our benefice Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Associate Priest - Rev Helen Rodwell
Lay Reader - Glenda White-Miller
Questionnaires sent out to inform the writing of the Benefice Profile tell us that people find Christchurch friendly and caring, with a welcome for all. We'd love you to join us to find out if that's true!
Please click the link below to access our website:
http://www.christchurchfod.org.uk/
St James
Coleford Road
Bream
Gloucester
01594 562985
http://www.breamchurch.org.uk
We are a welcoming and friendly Church, enthusiastic about God, our faith and other people.
Our Congregation are a mix of people from many traditions and backgrounds. We have an open and innovative approach to being Church and are eager to meet the needs of a diverse congregation, which has a wide age range and an interesting mix of people, including young families.
Do check our Website for more info - www.breamchurch.org.uk
"The parish of Bream: St James is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Gloucester's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services."
St Paul's - 'The Church In The Woods' 200!
Church Drive
Parkend
Gloucester
01594 563074
http://www.parkendandvineyhillchurches.org.uk
Pubs in West Dean Parish
Bailey Inn
Cross Keys
Dog & Muffler
Fountain Inn
Fountain Way, Parkend, GL15 4JD
(01594) 562189
thefountaininn.info
Gamekeepers Inn
Globe
King's Head
Miners Arms
The Bay, Whitecroft, GL15 4PE
(01594) 562483
theminersarmswhitecroft.com
Montague Inn
Nags Head
New Inn
Ross Road, gloucester, Shortstanding, GL16 7NT
(01594) 836857
newinnforestofdean.co.uk/
New Inn
Olde Winding Wheel
Rising Sun
High Street, Bream, GL15 6JF
(01594) 564555
risingsunbream.uk/
Rising Sun
Moseley Green, GL15 4HN
(01594) 562008
risingsunmoseleygreen.co.uk/
Royal Oak
Swan
Woodman
Folly Road, Parkend, GL15 4JF
(01594) 563273
thewoodmanparkend.co.uk/
