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Severn

Ward in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Coordinates:51.771, -2.358
OS grid ref:SO 75 08
Dialling code: 01453 (Dursley)
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Severn is a largely rural ward in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire, sitting along the low-lying banks of the River Severn. The landscape is dominated by meadows, farmland and floodplain habitats, with a strong sense of riverine character - reedbeds, seasonal flooding and important birdlife give it a distinct natural identity compared with the hillier parts of the district.

Historically the river has shaped local settlement and trade, and you’ll still find small villages, listed churches and traditional farmsteads rather than large commercial centres. The local economy leans on agriculture and small businesses, with many residents commuting to nearby towns; community life centres on village halls, parish councils and local clubs, while flood management and conservation are ongoing social and political priorities.

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Transport links

  • Bristol Airport 31 miles49.8 km
  • Cardiff Airport 49.6 miles79.8 km
  • Cam and Dursley Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
  • Stonehouse Railway Station 3.7 miles6 km

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Schools in Severn

  • Eastington Primary School Primary
  • Lakefield C of E Primary School Primary
  • Whitminster Endowed C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Flaxley Abbey Historic site 6.1 miles9.7 km
  • The New Lawn Stadium 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Forest of Dean Forest 8.3 miles13.3 km
  • Kingswood Abbey Historic site 10 miles16 km
  • Cotswold Hills Hill 10.2 miles16.4 km
  • Westonbirt Arboretum Gardens 12.6 miles20.4 km
  • Cuckoo Wood Forest 14.4 miles23.2 km
  • Old Park wood Forest 15.2 miles24.5 km
  • Ninewells Wood Forest 15.5 miles25 km
  • Whaddon Road Stadium 15.8 miles25.4 km
  • Chepstow Racecourse Recreation 16.2 miles26.1 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 16.5 miles26.5 km