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Westbury-on-Severn

Civil Parish in Gloucestershire Forest of Dean

England

Westbury-on-Severn

Dutch Water Garden at Westbury Court Gardens Originally laid out 1696 to 1715 and has survived virtually untouched for 300 years, restored by the National Trust.
Dutch Water Garden at Westbury Court Gardens Credit: Martin Dawes

Westbury-on-Severn is a civil parish located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Severn, it is approximately 10 miles southwest of the city of Gloucester. The parish covers an area of about 19 square miles and has a population of around 2,000 residents.

The village of Westbury-on-Severn is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside. It is a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts due to its proximity to the Forest of Dean and the River Severn. The village itself has a quaint and charming atmosphere, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern houses.

The village is home to several amenities and facilities, including a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a few local shops and pubs. The parish also has a strong community spirit, with various events and activities taking place throughout the year, such as the annual Westbury Show and the Westbury Carnival.

Westbury-on-Severn is well-connected to nearby towns and cities by road, with the A48 running through the parish, providing easy access to Gloucester, Bristol, and the M5 motorway. The village is also served by regular bus services, connecting it to other local towns.

Overall, Westbury-on-Severn is a charming and idyllic village, offering a peaceful and rural lifestyle for its residents, while also attracting visitors with its natural beauty and community spirit.

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Dutch Water Garden at Westbury Court Gardens Originally laid out 1696 to 1715 and has survived virtually untouched for 300 years, restored by the National Trust.
Dutch Water Garden at Westbury Court Gardens
Originally laid out 1696 to 1715 and has survived virtually untouched for 300 years, restored by the National Trust.
Severn and Wye Smokery, new building under construction
Severn and Wye Smokery, new building under construction
Feeder channel, Westbury Water Gardens Across the A48.
Feeder channel, Westbury Water Gardens
Across the A48.
Westbury Dental Surgery and adjacent cottages
Westbury Dental Surgery and adjacent cottages
The churchyard, Westbury on Severn
The churchyard, Westbury on Severn
Grange Court Road Road heads south towards Morwents Farm and on to Westbury.
Grange Court Road
Road heads south towards Morwents Farm and on to Westbury.
Private drive to Grange Court Old orchard trees, with mistletoe, in evidence here.
Private drive to Grange Court
Old orchard trees, with mistletoe, in evidence here.
Sheep pasture At Grange Court, Northwood Green.
Sheep pasture
At Grange Court, Northwood Green.
Obsolete stile by Grange Court Road The stile by the damaged footpath sign is redundant now as the hedge has been allowed to grow across. Walkers presumably access the path via the gate a few yards along to the right.
Obsolete stile by Grange Court Road
The stile by the damaged footpath sign is redundant now as the hedge has been allowed to grow across. Walkers presumably access the path via the gate a few yards along to the right.
Westbury Court Garden Westbury Court Garden looking across to the scaffol cover spire of St Peter & St Paul Church
Westbury Court Garden
Westbury Court Garden looking across to the scaffol cover spire of St Peter & St Paul Church
Westbury Court Garden One of the canals at Westbury Court Garden viewed from through the columns under the Tall Pavilion.
Westbury Court Garden
One of the canals at Westbury Court Garden viewed from through the columns under the Tall Pavilion.
Fountain, Westbury Court Garden A fountain at the end of the Long Canal in Westbury Court Garden, the Tall Pavilion can be seen at the end of the canal. This rare example of a Dutch water garden in England was almost lost to house building but it was saved by the local council when they purchased the site in 1960; since 1967 it has been in the care of the National Trust. Over the years the trust have restored these gardens.
Fountain, Westbury Court Garden
A fountain at the end of the Long Canal in Westbury Court Garden, the Tall Pavilion can be seen at the end of the canal. This rare example of a Dutch water garden in England was almost lost to house building but it was saved by the local council when they purchased the site in 1960; since 1967 it has been in the care of the National Trust. Over the years the trust have restored these gardens.
Holm Oak Tree, Westbury Court Garden This mature holm oak tree (Quercus ilex) in Westbury Court Garden is thought to be around 400 years old and one of the oldest in the country.
Holm Oak Tree, Westbury Court Garden
This mature holm oak tree (Quercus ilex) in Westbury Court Garden is thought to be around 400 years old and one of the oldest in the country.
The Tall Pavilion, Westbury Court Garden The Tall Pavilion in Westbury Court Garden was built 1702-03; it was rebuilt by the National Trust after they acquired the gardens in 1967. Some years earlier these run down gardens were under threat of building redevelopment until the local council stepped in. Interestingly, this isn't a listed building, probably due to the extensive rebuild of the NT.
The Tall Pavilion, Westbury Court Garden
The Tall Pavilion in Westbury Court Garden was built 1702-03; it was rebuilt by the National Trust after they acquired the gardens in 1967. Some years earlier these run down gardens were under threat of building redevelopment until the local council stepped in. Interestingly, this isn't a listed building, probably due to the extensive rebuild of the NT.
Path leading to the Tall Pavilion The Tall Pavilion in Westbury Court Garden was built 1702-03; it was rebuilt by the National Trust after they acquired the gardens in 1967. Some years earlier these run down gardens were under threat of building redevelopment until the local council stepped in. Interestingly, this isn't a listed building, probably due to the extensive rebuild of the NT.
Path leading to the Tall Pavilion
The Tall Pavilion in Westbury Court Garden was built 1702-03; it was rebuilt by the National Trust after they acquired the gardens in 1967. Some years earlier these run down gardens were under threat of building redevelopment until the local council stepped in. Interestingly, this isn't a listed building, probably due to the extensive rebuild of the NT.
Mistletoe on a tree trunk Mistletoe on a tree trunk in Westbury Court Garden.
Mistletoe on a tree trunk
Mistletoe on a tree trunk in Westbury Court Garden.
Trees in Westbury Court Garden The grass below the trees has been left uncut to protect the springtime flowers.
Trees in Westbury Court Garden
The grass below the trees has been left uncut to protect the springtime flowers.
Westbury Court Garden View across Westbury Court Garden with the Tall Pavilion in the background.
Westbury Court Garden
View across Westbury Court Garden with the Tall Pavilion in the background.
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Westbury-on-Severn is located at Grid Ref: SO7214 (Lat: 51.829255, Lng: -2.39498)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Forest of Dean

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

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