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Churchdown

Built-up area in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England

Coordinates:51.878, -2.17
OS grid ref:SO 88 19
Population:13,287
Dialling code: 01452 (Gloucester)
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Churchdown is a large village and civil parish in the borough of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, lying on the ridge between Gloucester and Cheltenham. It’s best known for Churchdown Hill, a pair of wooded rises with footpaths and open escarpments that give wide views over the Severn Vale towards the Cotswolds, making it a popular spot for walkers and local wildlife enthusiasts.

The settlement grew from a medieval cluster around All Saints Church into a commuter-friendly community with shops, pubs, schools and active local groups, while retaining conservation areas and pockets of countryside. Good road links, including the nearby M5, and proximity to Gloucestershire Airport mean it combines village character with easy access to urban centres, so it remains popular with families and outdoor lovers alike.

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Transport links

  • Bristol Airport 41.5 miles66.9 km
  • Birmingham International Airport 43.6 miles70.2 km
  • Gloucester Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
  • Cheltenham Spa Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
  • Cheltenham Bus Station 4.2 miles6.7 km

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Schools in Churchdown

  • Chosen Hill School Secondary
  • Churchdown School Secondary
  • Churchdown Village Infant School Primary
  • Churchdown Village Junior School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Whaddon Road Stadium 5.1 miles8.1 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles9 km
  • Flaxley Abbey Historic site 12.3 miles19.9 km
  • The New Lawn Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
  • Cotswold Hills Hill 13.5 miles21.6 km
  • Stowell Park Estate 13.6 miles21.9 km
  • Blackmore Park Estate 15 miles24.1 km
  • Croome Court Estate 15.3 miles24.7 km
  • Forest of Dean Forest 17.5 miles28.2 km
  • Cotswold Motoring Museum Museum 17.5 miles28.2 km
  • Woodnorton Estate 18 miles29 km
  • Hoar Wood Forest 18.1 miles29.2 km