English Heritage sites near Westbury-on-Severn Parish

Over Bridge

OVER BRIDGE

6 miles from Westbury-on-Severn Parish

A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.

Blackfriars

BLACKFRIARS

7 miles from Westbury-on-Severn Parish

One of the most complete surviving Dominican friaries in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and fine scissor-braced dormitory roof.

Greyfriars

GREYFRIARS

7 miles from Westbury-on-Severn Parish

Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars' founded in 1231.

Goodrich Castle

GOODRICH CASTLE

9 miles from Westbury-on-Severn Parish

Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.

Nympsfield Long Barrow

NYMPSFIELD LONG BARROW

10 miles from Westbury-on-Severn Parish

Large Neolithic burial mound with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Built by earliest farming communities in the Cotswolds almost 5,000 years ago. Internal chambers are uncovered for viewing.

Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump)

ULEY LONG BARROW (HETTY PEGLER'S TUMP)

10 miles from Westbury-on-Severn Parish

A partly reconstructed Neolithic chambered mound, 37 metres (120 ft) long, atmospherically sited overlooking the Severn Valley. 'Hetty Pegler' was its 17th century landowner.


Churches in Westbury-on-Severn Parish

Northwood Green Church
Rodley Mission Church
St Peter, St Paul and St Mary

Westbury-on-Severn
01452760556

The parish church of Westbury on Severn lies on the middle of the village, on the A48, about 10 miles west of Gloucester. It has a detached stone tower about 50 feet from the North Porch. This tower has a magnificent spire, visible for many miles around, and contains a notable peal of 6 bells.  We are in vacancy at the moment so please refer to the calendar for details of the services each month. 


Pubs in Westbury-on-Severn Parish

Junction Inn

Adsett, Grange Court, GL14 1PL
(01452) 760307

Alongside former rail junction; old rail photos and crests adorn the two bars. Skittle alley and outside function room. Patio available for barbecues. Children's play area and adjoining caravan/camp site. Guest beers. Lunchtime food only on...
Lyon Inn

The Village, Westbury-on-Severn, GL14 1PA
(01452) 760221
thelyoninn.com/

Conveniently situated on the main Gloucester to Chepstow road, the Lyon has welcomed travellers for generations. Earliest references go back as far as the 16th century, but the ancient looking timbers are an early 20th century addition. The...
Severn Bore

The Flats, Main Road, Minsterworth, GL2 8JX
(01452) 750318
severnboreminsterworth.co.uk/

Privately owned freehouse on the west bank of the River Severn. Ideal viewing point for the famous Bore (opening hours extended if necessary). Guest beers are from Gloucester, Bespoke or Church End (the last's Foxy Porter is exclusive to th...
White Hart

Broadoak, GL14 1JB
(01594) 516319

Riverside pub just north of Newnham. Popular with young people. Well inside bar.