English Heritage sites near Coleford Parish

St Briavels Castle

ST BRIAVELS CASTLE

4 miles from Coleford 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

6 miles from Coleford 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 Coleford 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 Mary's Church, Kempley

ST MARY'S CHURCH, KEMPLEY

14 miles from Coleford Parish

Delightful Norman church, displaying one of the most outstandingly complete and well preserved sets of medieval wall paintings in England, dating from the 12th and 14th centuries.

Nympsfield Long Barrow

NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW

15 miles from Coleford 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)

15 miles from Coleford 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.


Churches in Coleford Parish

The Good Shepherd

North Road Broadwell Coleford
07933935534
http://www.mid-wyedeanchurches.co.uk

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Pubs in Coleford Parish

Angel Hotel

Market Place, Coleford, GL16 8AE
(01594) 833113

An 17th century inn centrally placed in the market place of Coleford. It is reputedly haunted. The main bar has wooden panelling and the walls are adorned with old advertising signs and memorabilia. The Angel Hotel offers accommodation and...
Bird In Hand

North Road, Broadwell, GL16 7BX

The Bird in Hand was once a tied house of George’s Bristol Brewery, who were acquired by Courage in 1961. Their Bristol brewed ales continued to be supplied to the Beer in Hand for the next thirty years or so. In the 1990’s the Bird in Hand...
Britannia

Coalway Cross, Coalway, GL16 7HX

The Britannia Inn closed in 2004. It is now converted into residential apartments with little evidence that it was once a pub.
Broadwell ex Servicemens Club

Broadwell, Joyford, GL16 8BG
(01594) 533425

Broadwell ex Servicemens Club, Joyford
Crown

Parkend Road, Coalway, GL16 7HX
(01594) 836620

The Crown Inn is a well-proportioned building with a distinctive ironwork balustrade on the front elevation. The Crown Inn was once tied to Arnold Perrett & Co. Ltd. Wickwar Brewery. Ownership of most of Arnold Perrett’s tied houses passed...
Dog House Micro Pub

13-15, St. John Street, Coleford, GL16 8AP
07442 787015
thedoghousemicropub.co.uk

The Dog House is a small friendly micro pub that offers a constantly changing selection of beers from four handpumps sourced from small breweries far and wide. Dark ales porters and stouts are usually available throughout the year. A select...
Feathers Hotel

30, Market Place, Coleford, GL16 8AA
07552 989405

The Feathers is set back slightly from the Market Place and backs onto a convenient public car park. It was once an ale house with stabling attached and there is an early reference to the inn in 1654. Ashton Gate Brewery of Bristol owned t...
Forest Hills Golf Club

Main Road, Mile End, Joyford, GL16 7BY
(01594) 842614

Forest Hills Golf Club, Joyford
Help Me Through The World

2, Boxbush Road, Coleford, GL16 8DN

Basic pub with tiled floor and posters on the walls. Had a 90 year spell as the Masons Arms but has now reverted! Food available when pub open.
King's Head
Milkwall & District Social Club

Milkwall, Joyford, GL16 8QA
(01594) 33253

Milkwall & District Social Club, Joyford
Old White Hart

6, Market Place, Coleford, GL16 8AW
(01594) 835393

After a period of stagnation the future of the Old White Hart looked uncertain, a buddleia bush was spouting from the roof and the fabric of the building was in need of a refurbishment. It was bought by Calico Interior Designers of nearby L...
Pike House

2, Grove Road, Berry Hill, GL16 8QQ

Rather a large pub on the site of an old turnpike. Spacious public bar with friendly welcome. Closed Mondays.
Rising Sun

Poolway Road, Broadwell, GL16 7BE

Large pub at road junction. Basic public bar. Quoits.
Royal Forest Inn

Edge End Road, Mile End, GL16 7DA

The public bar is the main drinking area of this busy pub. Live music on Friday evening. Good food selection.
Royal Forest Of Dean Golf Club

Lords Hill, Joyford, GL16 8BD
(01594) 810620

Royal Forest Of Dean Golf Club, Joyford
Tufthorn

Station Road, Milkwall, GL16 8PZ
(01594) 832550

A quiet locals' pub in middle of Milkwall. Rolls at weekend only.