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Chalford

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Chalford

Chalford works well as a base: 10 minutes from Stroud, 15km from Cotswold Water Park.

Chalford is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,776, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Chalford sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chalford to your route.

About Chalford

Chalford is a large village in the Frome Valley of the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, England. It is to the southeast of Stroud about four miles (six kilometres) upstream. It gives its name to Chalford parish, which covers the villages of Chalford, Chalford Hill, France Lynch, Bussage and Brownshill, spread over two

Read more square miles (five square kilometres) of the Cotswold countryside. At this point the valley is also called the Golden Valley.

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Chalford offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Chalford located?

Chalford is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.7258 latitude, -2.1514 longitude.

What is the population of Chalford?

Chalford has a population of approximately 6,776 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
6,776
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.7258, -2.1514

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Chalford

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Painswick

The 'Queen of the Cotswolds', a steep wool town whose churchyard holds 99 clipped yew trees and a Rococo garden nearby.

7 km · about 15 min drive

natural wonder

Cotswold Water Park

A 40-square-mile network of 180 lakes formed by gravel extraction, now used for watersports and wildlife.

15 km · about 30 min drive

film location

Gloucester Cathedral Cloisters (Hogwarts corridors)

The fan-vaulted cloisters played Hogwarts corridors in the first two films - including the wall bearing 'The Chamber of Secrets has been opened'.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Bibury

Charming Cotswolds village famously described by William Morris as the most beautiful village in England, home to the iconic Arlington Row.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

The Classic Motor Hub

A curated classic car showroom and events space set in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Bibury.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Arlington Row

A terrace of 17th-century weavers' cottages beside the Coln in Bibury, once a wool store and among the most photographed buildings in England.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cleeve Hill

The highest point of the Cotswolds at 330 m, an open common above Cheltenham with views to the Malverns and Wales.

25 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Castle Combe Circuit

A charming Wiltshire circuit in a picturesque Cotswolds village, one of England's oldest operational racing venues.

26 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Chalford

  • 25 kmCleeve HillThe highest point of the Cotswolds at 330 m, an open common above Cheltenham with views to the Malverns and Wales.
  • 35 kmDevil's PulpitA narrow limestone pinnacle perched above the Wye Valley near Tintern Abbey, offering a dizzying view down through the forest canopy.
  • 36 kmSymonds Yat RockA famous viewpoint 504 feet above the River Wye, where peregrine falcons nest and the river performs a dramatic horseshoe bend.
  • 36 kmA466 Wye Valley (Chepstow to Monmouth)A wooded riverside road through a designated AONB past Tintern Abbey, gentle and beautiful rather than challenging.
  • 45 kmClifton Suspension BridgeIsambard Kingdom Brunel's iconic 1864 suspension bridge soaring 75m above the Avon Gorge at Bristol, still carrying traffic and glowing with lights after dark.
  • 58 kmSkirrid Fawr (Ysgyryd Fawr)A landslipped 486m ridge above Abergavenny whose split profile gave rise to the legend it cracked at the Crucifixion.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Painswick

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Coates

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Eastington

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