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Hillesley

Built-up area in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Coordinates:51.604, -2.335
OS grid ref:ST 76 89
Population:350

Hillesley is a small rural village in the district of Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, lying on the western fringe of the Cotswolds. It occupies gently rolling farmland and combines traditional stone cottages and converted farm buildings with sweeping countryside views, reflecting a long agricultural heritage.

Community life is typically quiet but active, centred on a village hall, local clubs and occasional fetes, while the local economy remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby centres such as Stroud or Bristol. The village appeals to walkers and those seeking a rural lifestyle within easy reach of larger towns.

Postcode districts covering Hillesley

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Transport links

  • Airport Bristol Airport 22.5 miles36.3 km
  • Airport Cardiff Airport 45.7 miles73.5 km
  • Railway station Yate Railway Station 6 miles9.7 km
  • Railway station Cam and Dursley Railway Station 7.9 miles12.7 km

Local points of interest

  • Kingswood Abbey Historic site 2.1 miles3.3 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum Gardens 4.5 miles7.3 km
  • The New Lawn Stadium 7.8 miles12.6 km
  • Dyrham Park Historic site 8.8 miles14.1 km
  • Cotswold Hills Hill 9 miles14.5 km
  • Oldbury Court Estate Estate 11.6 miles18.7 km
  • College Road Allotments Gardens 11.8 miles19 km
  • Hartham Country house 12.2 miles19.6 km
  • Bath Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles21.3 km
  • Memorial Stadium Stadium 13.4 miles21.6 km
  • Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 14.5 miles23.4 km
  • Cabot Circus Mall 14.8 miles23.7 km

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