English Heritage sites near Longhope Parish

Goodrich Castle

GOODRICH CASTLE

7 miles from Longhope Parish

Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat.

St Mary's Church, Kempley

ST MARY'S CHURCH, KEMPLEY

7 miles from Longhope Parish

Delightful Norman church, displaying one of the most outstandingly complete and well preserved sets of medieval wall paintings in England, dating from the 12th and 14th centuries.

Over Bridge

OVER BRIDGE

8 miles from Longhope Parish

A single-arch stone bridge spanning the River Severn, built in 1825-30 by the great engineer Thomas Telford.

Blackfriars

BLACKFRIARS

9 miles from Longhope Parish

One of the most complete surviving Dominican friaries in England, later converted into a Tudor house and cloth factory. Notable features include the church and fine scissor-braced dormitory roof.

Greyfriars

GREYFRIARS

9 miles from Longhope Parish

Substantial remains of an early Tudor friary church of Franciscan 'grey friars' founded in 1231.

St Briavels Castle

ST BRIAVELS CASTLE

12 miles from Longhope Parish

The fine twin-towered gatehouse, built by Edward I in 1292, once defended a crossbow bolt factory which used local iron. Once a prison, now a youth hostel in wonderful walking country.

Churches in Longhope Parish

All Saints

Church Road Longhope Gloucester
01452 831527
http://forestedgebenefice.org/

OPENING TIMES: During daylight hours

FACILITIES: Toilets, Accessible Toilet, Ramped Entrance (on request)

PARKING: In Church Car Park opposite the Church

Find out more about All Saints and our other churches in the Forest Edge Benefice by visiting our website.


SAFEGUARDING: Our parish is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Gloucester's safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

Pubs in Longhope Parish

Farmer's Boy

Ross Road, Longhope, GL17 0LP
(01452) 831300
farmersboyinn.co.uk/

Beautifully situated on the main road between Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye. Charming 13th century building with log fires, oak beams, and good home-made food. Open all day in summer. Bottled beers from the local Hillside Brewery available.
Nags Head

Ross Road, Longhope, GL17 0LW

Tastefully refurbished pub with car park opposite. Good selection of real ales (including guests). Friendly welcome.
Yew Tree

Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD
(01452) 830355
yewtreeinnlonghope.co.uk/

Main road pub just outside the village. Busy and enthusiastic new landlord. Food good value and varied. Nime letting rooms, including one disabled and one family room. A new extension is planned.