Aylburton

Settlement in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Aylburton

Lydney Junction Station, Dean Forest Railway
Lydney Junction Station, Dean Forest Railway Credit: John Thorn

Aylburton is a small village located in the Forest of Dean district of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated about 3 miles southeast of the town of Lydney and lies on the eastern bank of the River Severn. The village is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and dense woodlands.

Historically, Aylburton was an agricultural community, with farming being the primary occupation for its residents. Over the years, the village has evolved, and today it is a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Despite these developments, Aylburton has managed to preserve its quaint charm and rural character.

The village boasts a few amenities to cater to its residents' needs, including a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The nearby town of Lydney offers additional facilities and services, such as shops, supermarkets, healthcare facilities, and secondary schools.

Aylburton is surrounded by natural beauty and offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. The Forest of Dean, located just a short distance away, provides ample walking, cycling, and horse riding trails. The River Severn also offers possibilities for boating, fishing, and birdwatching.

Overall, Aylburton is a peaceful and picturesque village, offering a high quality of life and a close-knit community spirit. Its proximity to the Forest of Dean and the River Severn makes it an ideal location for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle with easy access to nature.

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Aylburton Images

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Lydney Junction Station, Dean Forest Railway
Lydney Junction Station, Dean Forest Railway
Lydney.  St. Mary's
Lydney. St. Mary's
Cookson Terrace, Lydney Built by the Severn & Wye Railway Co and named after the chairman Joseph Cookson.
Cookson Terrace, Lydney
Built by the Severn & Wye Railway Co and named after the chairman Joseph Cookson.
Gloucester to Chepstow Railway Line In the upper left of the picture can just be seen the landing strip that runs beside the railway.
Gloucester to Chepstow Railway Line
In the upper left of the picture can just be seen the landing strip that runs beside the railway.
Drainage Ditch Close to the River Severn nr Aylburton.
Drainage Ditch
Close to the River Severn nr Aylburton.
Farmland in the Severn Vale Typical shot of the flat farmland close to the Severn, in the distance can be seen Oldbury Nuclear Power Station.
Farmland in the Severn Vale
Typical shot of the flat farmland close to the Severn, in the distance can be seen Oldbury Nuclear Power Station.
Gloucester to Chepstow Railway Line This square is basically flat farmland with a railway running through it.
Gloucester to Chepstow Railway Line
This square is basically flat farmland with a railway running through it.
The River Severn At this point there is a fine line between River and Sea, the seaweed on the rocks can attest to this.
The River Severn
At this point there is a fine line between River and Sea, the seaweed on the rocks can attest to this.
Alvington Church Built using local red sandstone.
Alvington Church
Built using local red sandstone.
Lydney Park Gardens Lydney Park Gardens is open in spring and has many rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias.
Lydney Park Gardens
Lydney Park Gardens is open in spring and has many rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias.
Lydney Station Train for Gloucester arriving.
Lydney Station
Train for Gloucester arriving.
Lydney Junction Signalbox Now in use by the Dean Forest Railway
Lydney Junction Signalbox
Now in use by the Dean Forest Railway
Lydney Junction Signal Box GWR engine No. 5541 crosses the road at Lydney
Lydney Junction Signal Box
GWR engine No. 5541 crosses the road at Lydney
Aylburton Cross. The cross dates from the 14th century, and used as a preaching cross by travelling Friars to preach to the public.
The cross was repaired in 1841, and moved in the early 1960s in order to widen the A48, Chepstow to Lydney road.
Aylburton Cross.
The cross dates from the 14th century, and used as a preaching cross by travelling Friars to preach to the public. The cross was repaired in 1841, and moved in the early 1960s in order to widen the A48, Chepstow to Lydney road.
Approaching Aylburton village from the north.
Approaching Aylburton village from the north.
Telephone box and lane near Aylburton Common. The track ahead leads to Pool Farm.
Telephone box and lane near Aylburton Common.
The track ahead leads to Pool Farm.
Aylburton Common Mission Church Built in 1867 this small building is still functioning as a place of worship.
Aylburton Common Mission Church
Built in 1867 this small building is still functioning as a place of worship.
The Cross and Cross public house. Beside the busy A 48 at Aylburton.
The Cross and Cross public house.
Beside the busy A 48 at Aylburton.
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Aylburton is located at Grid Ref: SO6101 (Lat: 51.71351, Lng: -2.555272)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.71351,-2.555272
Aylburton
Is In: Gloucestershire, UK
Place: village
Postal Code: GL15 6
Lat/Long: 51.7141901/-2.5551236
Place Of Worship
Aylburton Methodist
Addr Place: Aylburton
Addr Postcode: GL15 6DE
Addr Street: High Street
Denomination: methodist
Fhrs Id: 893571
Religion: christian
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7138324/-2.5547063
Bus Stop
Millbrook Green
Bench: no
Bin: no
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL207
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Millbrook Green
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: gloagpat
Naptan Street: High St A48
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.7148326/-2.5527624
Bus Stop
Millbrook Green
Bench: no
Bin: no
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL208
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan CommonName: Millbrook Green
Naptan NaptanCode: gloagpaw
Naptan Street: High St A48
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.7149766/-2.5527207
Bus Stop
Stockwell Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Lit: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL213
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: Stockwell Lane
Naptan NaptanCode: gloagmtd
Naptan Street: A48
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.7118184/-2.5570099
Bus Stop
Stockwell Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1600GL214
Naptan Bearing: NE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Stockwell Lane
Naptan Indicator: Opp
Naptan NaptanCode: gloagmta
Naptan Street: A48
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.7114633/-2.5579464
Pub
The George Inn
Addr Street: High Street
Description: The George Inn is located adjacent to The Millingbrook Lodge, where we serve a selection of fine locally sourced real ales along with draught beers, lagers, ciders, a range of wines and spirits combined with great home-cooked meals.
Inscription: The George Inn & Millingbrook Lodge High St Aylburton Lydney The Royal Forest of Dean GL15 6DE
Opening Hours: 24 hour
Phone: +447562877608
Lat/Long: 51.714597/-2.5544875
Pub
The Cross
Addr Place: Aylburton
Addr Postcode: GL15 6DE
Addr Street: High Street
Fhrs Id: 763845
Wikidata: Q26414055
Lat/Long: 51.713735/-2.5553195
Millbrook Lodge
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 51.7143266/-2.5547079
Addr Housenumber: 65
Addr Street: Wesley Close
Lat/Long: 51.7141007/-2.5544119
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:00; Sa 10:00
Collection Times Checked: 2015-07-28
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: GL15 56
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.714089/-2.5544888
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: lamp
Lat/Long: 51.7150977/-2.5524891
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.7151017/-2.552447
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 51.7135349/-2.5554592
Telephone
Defibrillator
Booth: K6
Check Date: 2023-05-23
Defibrillator Location: inside red phone box, bottom of Chapel Hill, Aylburton - near Aylburton Memorial Hall
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 51.7134489/-2.5552138
Access: private
Booth: K6
Disused Amenity: telephone
Man Made: telephone_box
Lat/Long: 51.7134639/-2.5548919
Historic: memorial
Memorial: war_memorial
Lat/Long: 51.7133174/-2.5552904
Advertising: board
Lat/Long: 51.7133002/-2.5553144
Crossing
Bicycle: yes
Crossing: unmarked
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.7155914/-2.548919
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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