English Heritage sites near Woolaston Parish
OFFA'S DYKE
4 miles from Woolaston 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.
ST BRIAVELS CASTLE
4 miles from Woolaston 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.
KINGSWOOD ABBEY GATEHOUSE
10 miles from Woolaston 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.
ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)
11 miles from Woolaston 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.
NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW
12 miles from Woolaston 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.
GOODRICH CASTLE
13 miles from Woolaston Parish
Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.
Churches in Woolaston Parish
ST ANDREW'S WOOLASTON AND ALVINGTON WITH ST MARY'S AYLBURTON
Church Lane
Woolaston
Gloucester
01594 529551
THE CHURCH INFORMATION FOR ST ANDREWS WOOLASTON ALSO COVERS DETAILS FOR ST ANDREWS ALVINGTON, ST MARY'S AYLBURTON, AND MISSION CHURCH AYLBURTON COMMON.
SEE ST ANDREW'S CHURCH WOOLASTON FOR ALL SERVICES IN THE PARISHES.
Pubs in Woolaston Parish
Netherend Inn
Friendly, spacious stone-built village pub with high ceilings at the centre of the local community. Keen on sports and games. Garden has a children's house.
Rising Sun
Off the beaten track, the Rising Sun is a 350-year old stone-built country pub with spectacular views over the Forest of Dean. The accommodation comprises a large bar with an open fire and a small snug, both of which feature a part of the l...
Swan
The Swan is located at right angles to the A48 midway between the villages of Woolaston to the west and Alvington to the east. The Swan has a pleasant aspect beside the Cone Brook. In the past the fast running stream has been used to power...
Woolaston Inn
Brookend, Woolaston, GL15 6PW
(01594) 529222
woolastoninn.com/