Stonehouse

城市概覽

The area around the town is known as the Five Valleys consisting of the valleys of Chalford, Nailsworth, Ruscombe, Slad and Painswick. There are a number of small towns and villages in the area, such as Minchinhampton and Stonehouse.

如何抵達

By train Trains from London Paddington run hourly via Reading, Didcot and Swindon to Stroud (90 min), continuing to Gloucester and Cheltenham. Change at Cheltenham for trains from Birmingham and the north.

1 Stroud station (in town centre). (updated Jul 2022) 2 Stonehouse station (3 mi (4.8 km) west of Stroud). Trains towards Gloucester also stop at Stonehouse. (updated Jul 2022)

By bus Stagecoach Bus 66 runs hourly from Cheltenham to Stroud, taking just under an hour, and continuing to Stonehouse.

By car From the M5 take exit 13 and follow A419 through Stonehouse. From Bath follow A46. There are several surface-level carparks in the town run by the local council. Use the MiPermit App (or cash) to pay their modest fees. The multi-storey accessed via the London Road is similarly cheap and even free after 2PM. The Five Valleys Car Park is also multi-storey and accessed from near the A46. It's privately run and its enforcement practices are often the subject of comment in local social media.

當地交通

The town is small, and much of the shopping district has been pleasantly pedestrianised. (mind the steep hills!) There are buses every half-hour from Stroud to Stonehouse on weekdays, or it's about an hour's walk.

必看景點

The town and nearby has been an industrial area for hundreds of years so there are many fine old stone mills, weavers cottages, a canal. Little of this has been given serious "heritage" treatment but it doesn't spoil the often beautiful setting in wooded valleys.

1 Uley Long Barrow (Hetty Pegler's Tump), Crawley Hill, Dursley, GL11 5AR, ☏ +44 370 333 1181. Neolithic burial mound. Free. (updated Oct 2016) 2 Owlpen Manor, Uley, Dursley, GL11 5BZ, ☏ +44 1453 860261. Tudor manor house. (updated Oct 2016) 3 St George's Church, Church St, Nailsworth, GL6 0BP, ☏ +44 1453 836536. 4 Market House, 1-2 Market Square, Minchinhampton, ☏ +44 1453 883369. 17th-century. 5 Doverow Hill, Stonehouse. 6 Stonehouse Manor, Stonehouse. 7 Woodchester House, Woodchester Park, B4066, Nympsfield, Stonehouse, GL10 3TS, ☏ +44 1453 861541. An unfinished Victorian manor house that is apparently haunted. (updated Nov 2017)

體驗活動

Lansdown Hall & Gallery (formerly The Space), Lansdown, Stroud GL5 1BB, ☏ +44 1453 767576, [email protected]. Theatre and music happen here. Also a gallery. (updated Nov 2017) Subscription Rooms has a large attractive upstairs and puts on concerts, dances and exhibitions. Out and About: although Stroud itself has few attractions, fans of walking and hiking, or if you just want to take the dog for a walk should visit the local information office for popular walking routes, or just take foot and find your own! The Valleys around Stroud offer spectacular views, and if you don't mind a longer walk, a White Chalk Horse can be found. Mountain biking: Stroud has extensive public bridleways that you can legitimately ride on Sports and activities: If you more of a golfer, be sure to check out Rodborough and Minchinhampton common, a large expansive grass land with a full golfing course set out for free. Nearby Minchinhampton Golf club can also accommodate you with an internationally recognised 18 holes and driving range. Football: Forest Green Rovers were relegated in 2024 and now play soccer in the National League, the fifth tier. They play at New Lawn Stadium (capacity 5000) in Nailsworth 3 miles south of Stroud. Next to the Stroud College of Art and Design is the Leisure Centre, with several Tennis/Squash and badminton courts as well as a swimming pool and various 'different' activities from Trampolining to Akido. 1 The Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament St, GL5 1LW (in Parliament Street, Stroud, about 400 yards up the hill from the Police Station). Theatre owned by the Cotswold Players. Stroud's unique ‘Mayor on a Bench’, sessions, where local residents can voice their concerns to the Town Council, are held most Wednesdays in Kendrick Street from 11:30AM-12:30PM. stroud.dance. Website listing dance events in Stroud and up to 15 miles away (updated Nov 2024)

Events The free local monthly arts and culture magazine "Good On Paper" lists many events and can be picked up

購物

Loads of shops along the pedestrian high street. Many non-chain shops too!

1 Stroud Farmers Market (Fresh N Local), Cornhill Market Place, GL5 2HH (north side of town, halfway up road), ☏ +44 1453 758060. Sa 9AM-2PM. Dozens of stalls selling cheese, meats, plates, honey, jam, spices, vegetables, cooked food, etc. Very busy and interesting. Often has a 'performing chef!' (updated Nov 2017) 2 Shambles Market, The Shambles, High St, GL5 1AP. Half-way up the steep High Street near the church every Friday and Saturday. Stalls selling organic fruit and vegetables, cheese, fish, bric-a-brac, etc. (updated Nov 2017)

美食

There are various fast food outlets in Stroud (including Subway, McDonald's and Burger Star) despite opposition from locals. Other cafés:

Woodruff's. Organic café at the top of the high street, offering home-made food and lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Lunchtime meal £8-12. Mill's café. Down a (nice) alleyway towards the top of the high street. Two different meals each day, generous and delicious. Wide selection of home-made cakes. Lunchtime meal £6-10. Mother nature. Middle of the high street, down an alleyway. Fresh made-to-order sandwiches, baps, baguettes and paninis to go. Hobbs House Bakery, 4 George Street, Nailsworth. Mark @ Street, Market Street,Nailsworth. William's Foodhall, Fountain Street, Nailsworth. Great oysters. Sophie's Restaurant, 20 High Street, Minchinhampton, ☏ +44 1453 885188. Tu-F 9AM-2PM coffee and lunch, Sa 9:30AM-12:30PM coffee and patisserie. Selected Saturday evenings, restaurant in the centre of town. The Kitchen, 7 High Street, Minchinhampton (40 yards down hill from the Crown Inn, town centre), ☏ +44 1453 882655. The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton (West of Minchinhampton, middle of the common), ☏ +44 1453 832047. pub with good beer, reports suggest good food The Black Horse, Littleworth, Amberly (located just on the edge of the common), ☏ +44 1453 872556. Very popular pub with fantastic panoramic views over the Nailsworth Valley. Excellent range of beers and ciders, with a great menu and good service. 1 Five Valleys Shopping Centre (was Merrywalks Arcade), King St, Stroud GL5. 08.30-17.30 (Friday ro 21.00, Sunday 11.00-16.00). There's a section of this place with lots of fast food stalls and a shared seating area (updated Nov 2024) 2 Gloucester Street, Stroud, Gloucester St, Stroud GL5 1QG. This short street in central Stroud has a choice of at least four ethnic restaurants (updated Nov 2024)

飲品與夜生活

There are various cafés and coffee shops in Stroud, including Mother nature, Woodruff's and Mill's mentioned above, which serve fresh