The historic rural county of Gloucestershire boasts some of the largest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the country, including the Cotswolds, the Severn Vale and the Royal Forrest of Dean. The city of Gloucester, located to the west of the M5, mixes historic docklands and a magnificent Norman cathedral with all the shops, bars and restaurants you would expect from a modern city. The beautiful spa-town of Cheltenham, to the east of the M5 and connected to Gloucester by the A40, annually plays host to world-renowned festivals of music, literature, science and jazz.

The links on this page will take you to some useful websites outside of the Deanery's control. The Severn Deanery is not responsible for any of the information published by external websites.

Local News & Information

BBC Gloucestershire and thisisgloucestershire.co.uk provide useful resources for local news and information relevant to Gloucestershire. Information about the local area can also be found on the Gloucestershire County Council website and on the Gloucestershire Portal, a directory or local websites and services.

Housing

If you are looking to rent or buy a property in Gloucestershire, the following websites may be of interest to you.

FindaProperty.com
Provides listings of properties available to rent or buy in Gloucestershire, as well as links to local estate and letting agents.

UpMyStreet.com
Gives details of property prices by area and includes information about crime and policing, local services, schools etc.

OnOneMap.com
Search for properties to rent or buy using the popular Google Maps interface.

Entertainment

The following are links to on-line directories detailing things to do in Gloucestershire:

Dining Out in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Tourist Information

Gloucester Tourism Website

Visit Cheltenham Website

Cheltenham Festivals Home Page

Things to do in Gloucestershire

HeritageBritain Sites to Visit in Gloucestershire