Hawkesbury Upton, Gloucestershire
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Brief description
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkesbury_Upton
2025:
"Hawkesbury Upton is a village in South Gloucestershire, England, east of the much smaller Hawkesbury. It lies north of Horton, east of Dunkirk and south of Alderley and Hillesley.
Hawkesbury Upton is close to the A46 road. The village lies on the Cotswold Way[1]and exhibits many of the characteristics of a Cotswold village, including use of the local limestone in the majority of the buildings.[2]
The village has two pubs – the Beaufort Arms and the Fox Inn, both on the High Street – a primary school, a village shop, a post office and a hair salon. There is a village hall with a recreation ground and a cricket club.[3][4]
On the last Saturday in August, the annual Hawkesbury Horticultural Show takes place at the village hall and recreation ground. The show features a large marquee, where fruit, vegetables and flowers, as well as home baking, varied crafts, home made wine and beer, original photographs and pictures are exhibited – all produced by the community. There is entertainment in the arena, a carnival procession, fairground rides and local craft, trade and charity stalls. The show has run continuously since 1885 - never once cancelled for adverse weather or war - something which villagers are extremely proud of, although the 2020 show was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[5]"
Address
Hawkesbury Upton Village Hall
High St
Hawkesbury Upton
GL9 1AU
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Website
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawkesbury_Upton
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Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
Stroud station is 15 miles away. And buses nearby.
Amenities
https://www.hawkesbury-pc.gov.uk/about-hawkesbury
2025:
"Located within Hawkesbury Upton is a community-owned and operated shop, a post office, a public house – The Beaufort , as well as a hairdresser . Primary education is provided by Hawkesbury Primary School and a range of groups and activities use the extensive facilities provided by the Village Hall.
Recreation facilities include a children's play park, a skate park, football pitch as well as cricket, and tennis clubs. The Cotswold Way passes through the Parish.
The Somerset Monument is located just outside Hawkesbury Upton on the road to Hillesley. The monument was erected in 1846 to commemorate General Lord Edward Somerset. He was a soldier son of the 5th Duke of Beaufort, (whose ancestral home is at Badminton), and had served with distinction at the Battle of Waterloo.
Hawkesbury Upton, Hawkesbury Village and Hawkesbury Somerset Monument were originally designated as individual conservation areas on 19th August 1981. The boundary was amended on 15th April 1999 to protect more of the surrounding landscape and features which contributed to the historic character and setting by creating one large conservation area. The attached document was published in May 2000."
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