Minchinhampton
Parish in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.706, -2.183 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 87 00 |
| Population: | 2,500 |
| Dialling code: | 01453 (Dursley) |
Minchinhampton is a compact market town and civil parish on the Cotswold Edge in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, England. It sits beside the broad sweep of Minchinhampton Common, linked to Rodborough Common, a large area of limestone grassland and an SSSI that offers wide views over the Severn Vale and across the Cotswolds.
With medieval roots visible in its parish church of St Mary's and in surviving market-place buildings, the town combines historic character with a strong community life, independent shops and local clubs. The common contains ancient barrows and is still used for grazing, while Minchinhampton’s attractive conservation area and easy commuter links contribute to its popularity as a desirable place to live.
Postcode districts covering Minchinhampton
Most populated places nearby
- Bristol 24.9 miles40 km
- Swindon 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Gloucester 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Cheltenham 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Bath 24 miles38.6 km
- Kingswood and Fishponds 21.6 miles34.7 km
- Stroud 3.1 miles5 km
- Chipping Sodbury 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Chippenham 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Yate 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Tewkesbury 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Melksham 23 miles37 km
Neighbouring places
- Minchinhampton Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Box Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Brimscombe and Thrupp Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Amberley Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Thrupp Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Nailsworth Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Avening Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Chalford Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bagpath Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Rodborough Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Woodchester Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stroud Trinity Ward 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Minchinhampton
GL5 5EX, GL6 8PD, GL5 5AN, GL6 9AB, GL6 9EG, GL5 2QY, GL5 2QU, GL6 8HP, GL6 9ET … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 32.1 miles51.7 km
- Cardiff Airport 54.3 miles87.3 km
- Stroud Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- Stonehouse Railway Station 5 miles8 km
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Schools in Minchinhampton
- Amberley Parochial School Primary
- Brimscombe C of E (VA) Primary School Primary
- Cotswold Chine School Independent - special
- Minchinhampton Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Cotswold Hills Hill 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The New Lawn Stadium 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Westonbirt Arboretum Gardens 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Kingswood Abbey Historic site 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Whaddon Road Stadium 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Stowell Park Estate 15.5 miles25 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Dyrham Park Historic site 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Hartham Country house 17.8 miles28.7 km