Bamfurlong

Settlement in Gloucestershire Tewkesbury

England

Bamfurlong

South Brook Park Park homes off the B4063. — South Brook Park Credit: JThomas

Bamfurlong is a small village located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated about 8 miles east of the city of Gloucester, it falls within the borough of Tewkesbury. The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

With a population of around 500 residents, Bamfurlong has a close-knit community feel. The village is known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city living.

The village features a few amenities to cater to the residents' daily needs, including a local convenience store and a traditional pub that serves as a hub for social gatherings and a place to enjoy a pint. Additionally, Bamfurlong benefits from being in close proximity to nearby towns and cities, providing easy access to a wider range of services and facilities.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Bamfurlong for its beautiful natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, offering opportunities for scenic walks, cycling, and other outdoor activities. The nearby River Severn also provides a picturesque setting for fishing and boating.

Overall, Bamfurlong, Gloucestershire, offers a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle, with its stunning natural beauty and close-knit community making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a slower pace of life.

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Bamfurlong Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.895418/-2.153287 or Grid Reference SO8921. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

South Brook Park

Park homes off the B4063.

JThomas

B4063 towards Gloucester

JThomas

Golden Valley Junction; M5 Junction 11

Taken from the Northbound side of the M5. Showing the very substantial overbridge carrying the A40 dual carriageway over the M5 motorway; this part of the A40 connects Gloucester with Cheltenham and opened in 1969. This section of the M5 was opened two years later.

Oliver Mills

A railway viaduct over the M5 Motorway, near Cheltenham

The design of the viaduct is dramatically different from the other bridges along this length of motorway, therefore forming a noticeable landmark on a journey. It has evidently been repainted recently, banishing the previous sense of dilapidation which made the passing under a somewhat tense experience.

Oliver Mills

Station Road bridge over A40

David Smith

A40 eastbound off sliproad for M5 junction 11

The M5 runs 163 miles from a junction with the M6 at West Bromwich near Birmingham to Exeter in Devon. Constructed between 1962 & 1977. It links the North and Midlands with the South west. Link

David Smith

Unprotected lay-by on A40 eastbound in Churchdown area

David Smith

Southbound on sliproad at M5 junction 11

The M5 runs 163 miles from a junction with the M6 at West Bromwich near Birmingham to Exeter in Devon. Constructed between 1962 & 1977. It links the North and Midlands with the South west. Link

David Smith

Old Manor House, Staverton

Timber-framed, C16th main range, enlarged in the C17th and much restored in the C19th and C20th. Grade II listed.

Stephen Richards

Works near Churchdown

Modest Deco built for Rotol Airscrews, 1937, by W.G. Phillips. "An extra storey added in 1951 makes the central tower seem stunted." Now operated by Safran which develops aircraft landing gear technology.

Stephen Richards

Country road, Staverton

Short, leading only to a farm and footpaths.

Stephen Richards

M5 bridge

A motorway bridge carrying the M5 over the old road between Gloucester and Cheltenham in the Golden Valley.

Philip Halling

Pillbox overlooking Staverton Airport

This pillbox remains on the side of the road which passes the perimeter fence, it overlooks the airport.

Philip Halling

Pillbox overlooking Staverton Airport

This pillbox remains on the side of the road which passes the perimeter fence, it overlooks the airport.

Philip Halling

M5 Junction 11

Junction 11 on the M5 viewed from the bridge over the motorway to the north. This is the Golden Valley junction providing access to Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Philip Halling

M5 north of Junction 11

The M5 northbound viewed from the bridge over the motorway to the north of Junction 11.

Philip Halling

Newquay - Wolverhampton holiday express approaching Churchdown station

View westward, towards Gloucester, South Wales, Bristol, Swindon etc.; ex-GWR & Midland Cheltenham - Gloucester Joint main line. The train left Newquay at 11.15 and will have come up via Bristol on the GW exit via Filton Junction and by-passed Gloucester on the Tuffley Junction - Engine Shed Junction direct (ex-GW) line. (For further detail see SO8820 : 'Jubilee' Class 4-6-0 'Leander' at Churchdown, SO8820 : Up holiday express from Torbay and SO8820 : Up Midland line freight approaching Churchdown Station). The locomotive is 4-6-0 No. 5912 'Queen's Hall' (built 6/31, withdrawn 12/62).

Ben Brooksbank

Cheltenham - Paddington express passing Churchdown station

View eastward, towards Cheltenham, also Birmingham etc.: ex-GW & Midland Joint main line (Cheltenham Lansdown Junction - Gloucester Engine Shed Junction section, quadrupled August 1942). In steam days, London trains were worked by smaller engines between Cheltenham St James' and Gloucester, where they reversed and a 4-6-0 express locomotive took over; here a smart ex-Works Collett '2251' 0-6-0 No. 3201 (built 9/46) is bringing the 11.45 Paddington express from St James' as far as Gloucester. At Churchdown the new lines in 1942 were taken round the back on each side and the partially rebuilt station was provided with two island platforms. Then from 2/11/64 the station was closed and - after only 24 years' use - in 1966-67 the relief lines were taken up because through traffic had fallen off to such an extent. (See also SO8820 : 'Jubilee' Class 4-6-0 'Leander' at Churchdown and SO8820 : Up Midland line freight approaching Churchdown Station).

Ben Brooksbank

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Bamfurlong is located at Grid Ref: SO8921 (Lat: 51.895418, Lng: -2.153287)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Tewkesbury

Police Authority: Gloucestershire