Villages · South West England
Parkend
In or near St Briavels.
Parkend — a village in england west midlands.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 0.1 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
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Parkend is a village located in the West Midlands. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village serves as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding natural landscapes and offers a glimpse into local life. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere typical of small British villages.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7682, -2.5569
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL15 4JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 0.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640613 (CC BY 4.0)
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Museums · 1.8 km
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Roll of Honour Sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
New Fancy
Parks · 2.0 km
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Viewpoints · 2.1 km
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Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
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Edale House B&B
Edale House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Whitemead Forest Park
Whitemead Forest Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Whitemead Park
Whitemead Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Edale House B&B
Edale House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · South West England
Whitemead Forest Park
Whitemead Forest Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Whitemead Park
Whitemead Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Christian Adventure Centre at Viney Hill
The Christian Adventure Centre at Viney Hill — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
King's Head Hotel
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📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
The Yew Tree (Public House)
The Yew Tree (Public House) in England South East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parkend?
- Parkend is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 4JD), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Parkend?
- Parkend — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Parkend?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 0.1 km away. The nearest town is St Briavels. Drivers can use postcode GL15 4JD.
- Is Parkend a protected site?
- Yes — Parkend is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB) and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Parkend?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 4JD.