Abbeymead
Abbeymead, Abbeydale, Matson, Hucclecote, Cooper's Edge and the village of Upton St. Leonard's can be found on the outskirts of Gloucester, situated about three miles to the southeast of the city centre.
Despite their close proximity to one another, each area possesses distinctive characteristics with a clear border separating them. The development of residential properties on farmland between Abbeydale and Barnwood began in 1986, giving rise to what is now recognised as Abbeymead.
The Neighbourhood
Abbeymead, Abbeydale, Matson, Cooper's Edge, Hucclecote and the village of Upton St. Leonard's are all suburban areas located in Gloucester, within the county of Gloucestershire. Each has its own personality, but all enjoy access to green spaces, with several parks, playgrounds and open areas for recreation, ideal for walking dogs, jogging, or family outings.
Gloucester Ski Centre, home to the UK's longest artificial ski slope, is located on the side of Robinswood Hill and the adjacent country park is also a major attraction in the area, offering trails, wildlife, and panoramic views of Gloucester and the Cotswolds.
Nearby Cooper's Hill, famous for its annual cheeserolling event, overlooks Cooper's Edge and the surrounding woods are filled with bluebells and wild garlic, offering beautiful local walks.
DISCOVER
Abbeymead Area Guide
Abbeymead, a vibrant area, offers residents and visitors numerous open spaces to enjoy the outdoors. One notable attraction is the skateboarding facility located at Clock Tower Park, providing a space for skaters to practice their skills and enjoy their sport. Additionally, nature enthusiasts can explore the nearby Hucclecote Meadows, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Glevum Way Shopping Centre in Abbeymead features a Morrisons supermarket, a variety of shops, takeaway restaurants, a pub, Hadwen Health Medical Centre, a veterinary surgery, and the Abbeydale Community Centre with sportsfields and a children’s playground nearby. Hucclecote has a community centre, local schools, many locally owned shops and two pubs. It’s also not far from Whittle Square, situated in Cooper’s Edge, which has a Tesco Extra Superstore, a David Lloyd Gym with swimming pools and tennis courts, various eateries, a pharmacy and a hairdressing salon. All these amenities are within easy reach for Upton St. Leonard’s which has its own village store, pubs and green spaces.
Both Heron Primary School on Heron Way and Abbeymead Primary School on Abbeymead Avenue cater to children aged 4 to 11 and are the main primary schools in Abbeymead. Upton St. Leonard’s primary school caters for the village, whilst Cooper’s Edge primary and Castle View school serves teh area around Cooper’s Edge and Hillview and Dinglewell primary schools are local to Hucclecote. There are several secondary schools in the area, including Gloucester Academy, Barnwood Park, Henley Bank High School as well as Gloucester’s top-performing grammar schools.
Abbeymead, Abbeydale, Matson, Hucclecote and Upton St. Leonards enjoy convenient proximity to Cheltenham and Stroud, with easy access to junctions 11, 11A, and 12 of the M5. The area is served by three local train stations: Gloucester (2.5 miles), Cheltenham Spa (5.6 miles), and Stroud (6.8 miles), offering regular services to London, Bristol, Birmingham, and Cardiff. Buses to Gloucester City Centre are frequent.
Local Area Information
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