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Villages · South West England

Harescombe

In or near Upton St Leonards.

Harescombe — a village in england west midlands.

Non-standard road sign, Harescombe - geograph.org.uk - 7124204

Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Stroud · 5.4 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Harescombe is a village located in the West Midlands. It features typical rural architecture and is surrounded by scenic countryside. The area is representative of the region's agricultural heritage, offering a glimpse into village life in the Midlands. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, suitable for leisurely walks and exploring local landscapes.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.7917, -2.2401
County
Gloucestershire
District
Stroud
Parish
Harescombe
Postcode
GL4 0XD
Parliamentary constituency
North Cotswolds
Nearest railway station
Stroud5.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Houses near the churchyard, Harescombe - geograph.org.uk - 7153969📷 5

Literary houses · South West England

Harescombe Castle

Harescombe Castle — a literary house museum in england west midlands.

Interior of Harescombe church - geograph.org.uk - 3357013📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Monument To Elizabeth Copner In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South West Of Church Of St John

Monument To Elizabeth Copner In The Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South West Of Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Interior of Harescombe church - geograph.org.uk - 3357013📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre East Of Monument To Elizabeth Copner To South Of Church Of St John

Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre East Of Monument To Elizabeth Copner To South Of Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, Un

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Interior of Harescombe church - geograph.org.uk - 3357013📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Monument To John Copner In The Churchyard Approximately 7 Metres South Of Church Of St John

Monument To John Copner In The Churchyard Approximately 7 Metres South Of Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Church nameboard and bench, Harescombe, Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 7153195📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre South Of Church Of St John And To West Of Porch

Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre South Of Church Of St John And To West Of Porch — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Church nameboard and bench, Harescombe, Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 7153195📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre North Of Michell Monument To South Of Church Of St John

Unidentified Monument In The Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre North Of Michell Monument To South Of Church Of St John — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdo

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Where to eat & stay near Harescombe

Places to stay

Spectacle stocks by St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 2295591📷 5

Hotels · South West England

The Painswick Hotel

The Painswick Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

thepainswick.co.uk
M5 northbound towards Junction 11a - geograph.org.uk - 4325570📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Hatton Court Hotel

Hatton Court Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

hatton-court.co.uk
Prout Memorial bench in the churchyard, Standish, Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 7690685📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Arlebrook House CAMC CL

Arlebrook House CAMC CL — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Layby on A38 at Parkend south of Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 3288280📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Gables Farm Caravan and Camping

Gables Farm Caravan and Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.

The Old Nelson on Stratford Road - geograph.org.uk - 5840175📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Premier Inn

Premier Inn — a hotel in england west midlands.

Freepremierinn.com
Imperial Hotel, Stroud - geograph.org.uk - 7087758📷 7

Hotels · South West England

The Stroud Hotel

The Stroud Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

thestroudhotel.com

Places to eat & drink

Pincot Lane junction with A46 - geograph.org.uk - 5640680📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Eagle

The Eagle in England South East, United Kingdom.

Bell Yard - geograph.org.uk - 8084276📷 5

Cafés · South West England

The Patchwork Mouse

The Patchwork Mouse — a café in england west midlands.

Greyhound depiction on a town centre corner, Stroud - geograph.org.uk - 7027576📷 5

Restaurants · South West England

Casa Sabor

Casa Sabor — a restaurant in england west midlands.

Union Street side of the former Market Tavern, Stroud - geograph.org.uk - 6352821📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

9, John Street

9, John Street in England South East, United Kingdom.

Stroud General Hospital 1919 - geograph.org.uk - 7213773📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The New Inn Public House

The New Inn Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

The Old Fleece, Rooksmoor - geograph.org.uk - 5011082📷 5

Restaurants · South West England

The Old Fleece Inn

The Old Fleece Inn — a restaurant in england west midlands.

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All Saints Church, Yatesbury - geograph.org.uk - 7229317📷 5

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Direction Sign - Signpost in Yarlington - geograph.org.uk - 6102266📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Harescombe?
Harescombe is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL4 0XD), in the parish of Harescombe.
What is Harescombe?
Harescombe — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Harescombe?
The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 5.4 km away. The nearest town is Upton St Leonards. Drivers can use postcode GL4 0XD.
Is Harescombe a protected site?
Yes — Harescombe is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Harescombe?
The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL4 0XD.