Dymock
Ward in Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.968, -2.441 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 69 30 |
| Dialling code: | 01531 (Ledbury) |
The electoral ward centred on Dymock sits on the north‑eastern edge of the Forest of Dean district in Gloucestershire, England, close to the border with Herefordshire and within easy reach of Ledbury and Newent. It is largely rural, made up of rolling farmland, hedgerow‑lined lanes and small woodlands, with a network of footpaths and a local Poets’ Trail that reflects the area’s literary connections.
Locally the ward is best known for its association with the early 20th‑century Dymock Poets - figures such as Edward Thomas and Lascelles Abercrombie - and retains a compact village centre with a parish church, traditional cottages and active community events. Economically it remains rooted in agriculture and small rural businesses, with many residents commuting to nearby towns or working in tourism, forestry and local services across Gloucestershire.
Postcode districts covering Dymock
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 12.2 miles
- Cheltenham 16.1 miles
- Worcester 18.6 miles
- Hereford 13.1 miles
- Stroud 18.1 miles
- Great Malvern 11.1 miles
- Droitwich Spa 23.8 miles
- Evesham 22.6 miles
- Tewkesbury 12.7 miles
- Dursley 20.1 miles
- Bishop's Cleeve 16.3 miles
- Churchdown 13.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dymock Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Botloe's Green Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Kempley Parish 1.7 miles
- Pauntley Parish 2 miles
- Oxenhall Parish 2.1 miles
- The Scarr Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Donnington Parish 2.7 miles
- Gorsley and Kilcot Parish 2.8 miles
- Bromesberrow Heath Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Gorsley Common Built-up area 3 miles
- Newent Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Upton Bishop Parish 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Dymock
GL18 2AL, GL18 2AY, GL18 1DJ, GL18 2DX, HR9 7AR, GL18 1DD, GL18 2BN, GL18 2EB, GL18 2EE … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 42.2 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 44.6 miles
- Ledbury Railway Station 5.3 miles
- Colwall Railway Station 8.5 miles
Hotels near Dymock Ad
- Three Choirs Vineyards 1.3 miles
- Alexander Park Resort 4 6.7 miles
- The Talbot Inn 4 4.7 miles
- The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, Herefordshire 4 4.7 miles
- Verzon House 6.1 miles
- The Malvern Hills Hotel 3 7.6 miles
- Royal Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 7.3 miles
- Shepherds Gate at the Royal Oak Much Marcle 3.4 miles
- The Kings Head Hotel 3 7.2 miles
- Colwall Park - Hotel, Bar & Restaurant 3 8.5 miles
Schools in Dymock
- Ann Cam C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hoar Wood Forest 5 miles
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 9.1 miles
- Blackmore Park Estate 10.4 miles
- Harewood Estate 10.4 miles
- Rotherwas Estate 11.2 miles
- Edgar Street Stadium 13.4 miles
- Forest of Dean Forest 13.6 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles
- Croome Court Estate 14.8 miles
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 14.9 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 16.7 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 16.8 miles