Location
Welcome to Gloucestershire.
The accessible and convenient location of the county is a major draw for those thinking of relocating here.
An hour from Birmingham, Cardiff and Bristol with excellent motorway and rail links to London’s main airport hubs, the South East and the North.
Gloucestershire is the perfect central base for families and individuals looking to advance or continue their careers.
Education
Gloucestershire is a superb location for raising a family with a highly regarded and top-quality education system.
We have some of the best performing comprehensive, grammar and private schools in the country, with GCSE and A-level results consistently above the national average and higher than any other area in the South West.
There are a number of universities and colleges across the county offering further education opportunities covering a variety of subjects, from sport and agriculture to social sciences and health and social care.
Every kind of living environment
Gloucestershire’s varied and established communities offer every kind of living environment.
We have vibrant, urban living in the diverse city of Gloucester, alongside Regency Cheltenham that offer a metropolitan lifestyle.
We also have the picturesque towns and villages of the Cotswolds, or, if rural life appeals, the Forest of Dean is set in historic woodland with deep history and wildlife on your doorstep. Alternatively, there’s the independent spirit of the Stroud Valleys or the beautiful riverside Tewkesbury offering a mix of town and country life.
Housing styles and house prices vary right across the county with a great choice of accommodation and something to suit professionals living alone, couples and families.
Leisure and Recreation
No matter what hobbies or interests you or your family enjoy, Gloucestershire has it covered.
In the cathedral city of Gloucester there’s always something to do, with events and festivals, a popular rugby team, shopping and the brand-new food dock which is becoming the go-to destination for foodies looking for independent eateries.
Cheltenham is world-famous for its festivals, whether you’re into music, literature, science or of course horse racing and also has a superb restaurant scene.
If you’re looking for history, we have the Roman settlement of Cirencester and historic castles including Berkeley and Sudeley. We also have the medieval market towns of Tewkesbury and Wotton-under-Edge, not to mention picturesque villages like Bourton-on-the-Water.
For those interested in independent shops and cafes, look no further than Stroud, Nailsworth or Chipping Campden.
If being active is more your thing, the beautiful Forest of Dean caters for every kind of interest, from family cycling to mountain biking, canoeing and trail running through to more extreme sports such as paragliding, wing walking and zip wires.
Gloucestershire is a county that embraces tradition too, with Brockworth’s cheese rolling, Tetbury’s woolsack races, the annual Cotswold Olimpicks and the natural wonder of the Severn Bore which isn’t to be missed.
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