Towns & cities · South West England
Ruardean Woodside
Ruardean Woodside — village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ruardean Woodside is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Gloucestershire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8470°, -2.5422°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ruardean Woodside is a village in Gloucestershire, England, located in the Forest of Dean and tucked away behind Ruardean Hill and Brierley. There is a primary school and a village hall. The Roebuck was the last of the local pubs to close.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8470, -2.5422
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Drybrook
- Postcode
- GL17 9UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q579166 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ruardean Woodside (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Snow in Ruardean Woodside - geograph.org.uk - 1166599.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ruardyn Castle
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James & William Horlick
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Ruardean Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Ruardean Castle
Literary houses · 1.4 km
Drybrook
Villages · 2.0 km
Sir Francis Brain Monument
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Mitcheldean Meend Marsh
Parks · 2.5 km
Holy Jesus' Church, Lydbrook
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Greenway Farm Campsite
Campsites · 2.5 km
Ruardean Woodside is a charming town located in Gloucestershire, South West England. Visitors can explore the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail, visit the historic Ruardean castle, and enjoy a film at The Palace cinema. These highlights offer a delightful mix of outdoor art, heritage, and entertainment for all travelers.
At a glance
- Administrative county
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Forest of Dean
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Things to see in Ruardean Woodside
65 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Ruardean Woodside →
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Black Dome
Black Dome — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Nash.
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Cathedral
Cathedral — Public artwork (sculpture) by Kevin Atherton.
📷 3Canals · South West England
Cinderford Canal
Cinderford Canal — private canal in Gloucestershire, England.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Cone and Vessel
Cone and Vessel — Public artwork (sculpture) by Peter Randall-Page.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Dead Wood - Bois Mort
Dead Wood - Bois Mort — Public artwork (sculpture) by Carole Drake.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Echo
Echo — Public artwork (sculpture) by Annie Cattrell.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Fire and Water Boats
Fire and Water Boats — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Nash.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean — geographical, historical and cultural region in Gloucestershire, England.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · South West England
Foxes Bridge Bog
Foxes Bridge Bog — nature reserve in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Grove of Silence
Grove of Silence — Public artwork by Ian Hamilton Finlay.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Heart of the Stone
Heart of the Stone — Public artwork (sculpture) by Tim Lees.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Hill33
Hill33 — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Cotterrell.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
House
House — Public artwork (sculpture) by Miles Davies.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
In Situ
In Situ — Public artwork (sculpture) by Erika Tan.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Iron Road
Iron Road — Public artwork (sculpture) by Keir Smith.
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📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Searcher
Searcher — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sophie Ryder.
📷 3Parks · South West England
Spion Kop Quarry
Spion Kop Quarry — Nature reserve in Gloucestershire.
📷 4Parks · South West England
Woorgreens Lake and Marsh
Woorgreens Lake and Marsh — park in United Kingdom.
📷 3National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Yaşasin
Yaşasin — Public artwork (sculpture) by Pomona Zipser.
📷 4Gardens · South West England
Speech House
Speech House — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mines & mining heritage · South West England
Hopewell Colliery
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📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Pedal-a-Bike-Away Centre
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Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Ruardean Hill
Ruardean Hill — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Ruardean Hill
Ruardean Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 290 m.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Ruardean
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📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
James & William Horlick
James & William Horlick — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · South West England
Ruardean Castle
Ruardean Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ruardean Woodside
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Greenway Farm Campsite
Greenway Farm Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Enfield Park
Enfield Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Greenacres Camping & Caravan Site
Greenacres Camping & Caravan Site — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
The Saracens Head
The Saracens Head — a bed-and-breakfast in wales south.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
King Charles II
King Charles II in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Man of Ross
The Man of Ross — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Plough Inn
Plough Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruardean Woodside?
- Ruardean Woodside is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL17 9UP), in the parish of Drybrook.
- What is Ruardean Woodside?
- Ruardean Woodside — village in Gloucestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Ruardean Woodside?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL17 9UP.
- Is Ruardean Woodside a protected site?
- Yes — Ruardean Woodside is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ruardean Woodside free to visit?
- Yes, Ruardean Woodside is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ruardean Woodside?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL17 9UP. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.