English Heritage sites near West Dean Parish

St Briavels Castle

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

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

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

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)

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

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

 A good mix of Foresters, incomers and visitors, we welcome all to our weekly services.



Pubs in West Dean Parish

Bailey Inn

Bailey Hill, Yorkley, GL15 4RP
(01594) 562670

The Bailey Inn is a solidly traditional Forest local on the corner of Bailey Hill and Oldcroft Road. It was once the local pub of renowned war poet F.W. Harvey. The present landlord had previous experience running a busy tourist hotel in th...
Cross Keys

High Street, Bream, GL15 6JS

The Keys closed in 2013 and the building is now in use as residential apartments. The license of the Cross Keys was transferred from the original building further down the village to the present site by West Country Breweries in the 1960's....
Dog & Muffler

Wellmeadow Lane, Joyford, GL16 7AS
(01594) 832444

Set in a remote location in a secluded valley just outside Berry Hill, the Dog & Muffler is a remarkable survivor. Originally a simple beer and cider house called the New Inn, and then the Britannia, the pub has been much enlarged over the...
Fountain Inn

Fountain Way, Parkend, GL15 4JD
(01594) 562189
thefountaininn.info

Popular village inn, situated close to cycle trails, a preservation railway, RSPB reserve and other major attractions. Built over 200 years ago, it was extended when the Severn and Wye Railway reached the village in 1875. Many items of loca...
Gamekeepers Inn

Lower Lane, Five Acres, Berry Hill, GL16 7QN
(01594) 832283

Pleasant pub frequented by locals. Pool table in public bar. Used to be called the Rising Sun. Garden with children's facilities.
Globe

40 Park Road, Berry Hill, GL16 7BB
(01594) 810719

In recent years the Globe Inn has much improved and it is now a vibrant community pub offering a choice of real ales and good food. The following article is from a local newspaper is dated 17th September 1965: ‘Mr Len Hughes looks round t...
King's Head

28, Grove Road, Berry Hill, GL16 8QY

Friendly free house. Used by locals and visitors alike. Food available until 2230 every day.
Miners Arms

The Bay, Whitecroft, GL15 4PE
(01594) 562483
theminersarmswhitecroft.com

Spacious, traditional Free House catering for locals and visitors alike. The pub has two bars and a large skittle alley, which doubles as a Blues venue once a month, and offers a number of games including quoits; a boules pitch is located i...
Montague Inn

Clements End, GL16 8LL

Near Sling. Formerly called the Miners Arms.
Nags Head

Slade Road, Yorkley Slade, GL15 4RX
(01594) 562592

The Nags Head is a pleasant white-washed rendered building that dates from 1788. The present landlady, Myra Byett, has been serving pints at the Nags Head since January 1983, making her the longest serving licensee in the Forest of Dean and...
New Inn

Ross Road, gloucester, Shortstanding, GL16 7NT
(01594) 836857
newinnforestofdean.co.uk/

Set on the edge of the Forest of Dean with views across open countryside and within easy reach of the Wye Valley at Symonds Yat. This large, comfortable, welcoming single bar pub has flagstones, alcoves and log fires. A LocAle beer is alway...
New Inn

Viney Hill, GL15 4LZ
(01594) 516781

The New Inn is a comfortable traditional two-bar local. There are old photographs and postcards of bygone Forest of Dean history in one bar, including an account of the fatal Severn Bridge Railway disaster of October 1960. Look out for the...
Olde Winding Wheel

Coleford Road, Bream, GL15 6EU

Restored roadside inn. Two contrasting bars. Function room is also dining room.
Rising Sun

High Street, Bream, GL15 6JF
(01594) 564555
risingsunbream.uk/

This spacious 300-year-old stone-built pub with spectacular views of the forest. A large building, it houses a friendly main bar with over spill into adjoining rooms, two restaurants and a large function room with bar. An enclosed garden wi...
Rising Sun

Moseley Green, GL15 4HN
(01594) 562008
risingsunmoseleygreen.co.uk/

CAMRA Pub of the year 2018. The pub enjoys an isolated position in the Forest of Dean enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding woodlands. Built in the early 1800s as a miners pub - there are mine shafts within a half-mile radius. Despi...
Royal Oak

Parkhill, Whitecroft, GL15 4PG
(01594) 560254

Friendly stone-built forest local. Lunchtime snacks during week.
Swan

Corner Road, Pillowell, GL15 4QU

Comfortable, friendly pub, situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean. The pub has been converted back to its original three-roomed layout using wood panelling and stained glass. It now has a public bar, lounge and restaurant. There is no...
Woodman

Folly Road, Parkend, GL15 4JF
(01594) 563273
thewoodmanparkend.co.uk/

Affectionately known as the Woody, the Woodman was originally the New Inn – Whitbread changed the name in the 1970’s. Now a popular pub opposite the village cricket ground, the Woodman Inn offers an excellent and varied menu. Live music at...