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Villages · South West England

Hempsted

In or near Gloucester.

Hempsted — a village in england west midlands.

A horsy housing estate - geograph.org.uk - 4987613

HelenK — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Gloucester · 2.6 km

About

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

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hempsted is a village located in the West Midlands. It features typical rural architecture and a small community atmosphere. The area is characterised by its scenic surroundings and traditional English countryside landscape. Visitors can expect a quiet environment with local amenities that cater to the needs of residents and occasional visitors.

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

Coordinates
51.8500, -2.2667
County
Gloucestershire
District
Gloucester
Parish
Gloucester, unparished area
Postcode
GL2 5JX
Parliamentary constituency
Gloucester
Nearest railway station
Gloucester2.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Hempsted church and war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 2404689📷 3

Memorials & monuments · South West England

War Memorial in St Swithun's Churchyard

War Memorial in St Swithun's Churchyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Hempsted church and war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 2404689📷 4

Historic houses · South West England

Our Lady's Well

Our Lady's Well — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Halfords and Mullins, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 4021932📷 3

Natural landmarks · South West England

Barn Owl Centre

Barn Owl Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
No entry^ - geograph.org.uk - 3576829📷 3

Abbeys & priories · South West England

Llanthony Priory, Remains Of Range On South Side Of Inner Court

Llanthony Priory, Remains Of Range On South Side Of Inner Court — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶
Llanthony Priory, Remains Of Precinct Wall South Of Outer Gatehouse📷 3

Holy wells · South West England

Llanthony Priory, Remains Of Precinct Wall South Of Outer Gatehouse

Llanthony Priory, Remains Of Precinct Wall South Of Outer Gatehouse — Grade I listed building in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I🐕
Not boarded up - geograph.org.uk - 3576848📷 3

Abbeys & priories · South West England

Llanthony Priory, Remains Of Outer Gatehouse

Llanthony Priory, Remains Of Outer Gatehouse — a Grade I-listed abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Grade I👶

Where to eat & stay near Hempsted

Places to stay

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
Nuthill - geograph.org.uk - 3397677📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Bowden Hall

Bowden Hall — a hotel in england west midlands.

all.accor.com
Bulley Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5927765📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Woodgreen Farm CL

Woodgreen Farm CL — a caravan park in england west midlands.

Freewoodgreenfarm.com
Norton Garden Centre car park - geograph.org.uk - 7298578📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Court Farm Camping

Court Farm Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.

Freegloucestercamping.co.uk
The Hatherley Manor Hotel, Down Hatherley, Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 2435485📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Hatherley Manor Hotel

Hatherley Manor Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.

hatherleymanor.com
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.

Places to eat & drink

The Tall Ship, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 2657789📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Tall Ships Public House

The Tall Ships Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.

Marcus Cocceius Nerva, Caesar Augustus - geograph.org.uk - 3365711📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Robert Raikes' House

Robert Raikes' House in England South East, United Kingdom.

gloucestertours.co.uk
The Fountain Inn, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 5236414📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Fountain Inn

Fountain Inn in England South East, United Kingdom.

A hidden gem (but now available for rent) - geograph.org.uk - 3017415📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Fleece Hotel

The Fleece Hotel in England South East, United Kingdom.

New benchmark on St Nicholas - geograph.org.uk - 3079936📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Dick Whittington Tavern

Dick Whittington Tavern in England South East, United Kingdom.

Gloucester's old coat of arms - geograph.org.uk - 7333770📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The New Inn, Gloucester

The New Inn, Gloucester in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hempsted?
Hempsted is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 5JX), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
What is Hempsted?
Hempsted — a village in england west midlands.
How do I get to Hempsted?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 2.6 km away. The nearest town is Gloucester. Drivers can use postcode GL2 5JX.
Is Hempsted a protected site?
Yes — Hempsted is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Hempsted?
The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 5JX.