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A stunning view from Earls Seat, on The Campsie's, above Strahblane looking north to Loch Lomond.

Strathblane

in the county of Stirlingshire

Winchester Cathedral, West Front

Winchester

in the county of Hampshire

Pictures of Parkend

in the county of Gloucestershire

About Parkend

Parkend is a quiet forest village, situated a few miles from Lydney.

The village was once part of the forest's thriving coal mining community, but these days it is better known for the RSBP Nag's Head Nature Reserve, proving a pleasant place to while away a few peaceful hours among beautiful woodland surroundings.

Parkend is also on the route of the Dean Forest Railway, a steam heritage line taking you on a journey through some of the forest's loveliest countryside. Of the pleasant aspects of the village is its church of 1822 and a Memorial Hall built in 1919 as a tribute to those who lost their lives in World War I. There are several listed buildings including the four storey Dean Field Study Centre, now a Grade II listed building, and naturally dotted amongst the landscape are restored stone miners cottages.

Visitors can enjoy a planned village walk, or enjoy refreshments in either one of the two attractive village pubs. For anyone wishing to stay to explore the beauty of the forest, once a Royal hunting ground, the sole preserve of Princes and King's, you will find hotels, bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation.

The village has a village shop and post office, and a couple of craft shops for gifts and souvenirs. For a larger selection of shops try either Lydney or Coleford.

Recommended towns & villages near Parkend

Wooden bridge

Symonds Yat (42 Pictures) in the county of Herefordshire

(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NW of Parkend)

From whichever vantage point you choose all around Symonds Yat are scenes of incredible beauty...

Stained Glass Church Window

Berkeley (29 Pictures) in the county of Gloucestershire

(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SE of Parkend)

The town is mostly Georgian, with the most dominant feature being its centuries old castle, surrounded by buttressed walls which are 14 ft-thick in parts...

Walford Church, Herefordshire, around 1900.

Walford (5 Pictures) in the county of Herefordshire

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction N of Parkend)

Walford lies in the rural countryside about 4 miles from the old market town of Ross-on-Wye...

Thatched Cottage, Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire 2001

Frampton on Severn (61 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Gloucestershire

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E of Parkend)

An ancient interesting village with a village green surrounded by beautiful half timbered properties..

Lone duck at sunset on the canal at Slimbridge, Gloucestershire

Slimbridge (20 Pictures) in the county of Gloucestershire

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E of Parkend)

A visit to Slimbridge in the county of Gloucestershire not only offers the opportunity to explore a wealth of wildlife habitation, but the chance to savour some of the loveliest scenery in the Shire...

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Symond's Yat, Forest of Dean, Herefordshire

The Royal Forest of Dean (7 Pictures)

(1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction NE)

The Royal Forest of Dean is sandwiched between the borders of England and Wales, it covers some 35,000 acres of spectacular.....

St. Briavels Castle, Gloucestershire

St. Briavels Castle (9 Pictures)

(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW)

St.Briavels Castle stands in an outstanding scenery high above the River Wye. It is an evocative setting, reminiscent of early.....

Flaxley Abbey, Flaxley, Gloucestershire. - Once a Cistercian Abbey now a private dwelling

Flaxley Abbey (3 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)

Flaxley Abbey has a long and illustrious history, it was originally built to house a Cistercian order by Roger, Earl of Hereford.....

Westbury Court Gardens.  A National Trust property in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire

Westbury Court Garden (24 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE)

Only restored Dutch water garden in the country, and reputedly home to England's oldest evergreen oak...

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle (30 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SE)

This wonderful historic castle standing a short distance inland from the River Severn estuary has long been associated with the.....

Frampton Court Rear

Frampton Court (4 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction E)

Designed by Bristol architect John Strahan and built between 1731 and 1733, Frampton Court is built from Bath stone in the.....

A picture of Frampton Manor

Frampton Manor (1 Pictures)

(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E)

This is a magnificent timber frame property dating back to the 12th-century, with alterations from between its inception and the.....


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