Ward in Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.629, -2.144 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 90 92 |
| Dialling code: | 01666 (Malmesbury) |
Tetbury East & Rural sits within the gentle limestone folds of the Cotswold countryside in Gloucestershire, just to the east of the market town of Tetbury. The ward encompasses a scatter of villages and hamlets set in the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with dry‑stone walls, rolling pastures and easy access to well‑known green spaces such as Westonbirt Arboretum; its historic character reflects the old wool trade and the Georgian buildings that still punctuate the area.
Locally the economy leans on mixed farming, horticulture, small businesses and tourism - Tetbury’s antiques shops and independent retailers draw visitors - while equestrian pursuits and estate activity are also notable. Social life is typically village‑centred, with active community groups and village halls organising events, though residents also face familiar rural issues such as limited public transport and an ageing population. Proximity to places like Highgrove House adds a modest profile to an otherwise quietly picturesque patch of the Cotswolds.
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