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Charles Church - East Wales, GL15

Development info

• Site plan

Manor Grove brings a range of beautifully designed four and five-bedroom homes to Lydney, an historic town on the edge of the Wye Valley.

Surrounded by the Forest of Dean and situated on the banks of the River Severn, Lydney is a well-appointed town with great amenities, making it an ideal choice for your new home. The town offers a mix of supermarkets, independent shops and places to eat, along with a range of schools. Living here you’ll also benefit from convenient transport links by road and rail, with Bristol, Gloucester, Newport and Chepstow within easy commuting distance.

With the selection of stunning energy-efficient homes available, ideal edge-of-town location and connections to cities and countryside, this new community could be your perfect place to call home.

Leisure

While it enjoys a peaceful riverside location and abundant nature nearby, Lydney has plenty to offer by way of services and amenities. The town centre is home to a number of pubs, cafes and independent shops, as well as a bank, community centre, pharmacy, dentist and GP. There are Tesco and Lidl supermarkets, plus a local hospital – all within walking distance of Manor Grove. The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley are on your doorstep for scenic walks, picnics and cycle rides with the family. Must-see points of interest nearby include Lydney Park Estate with woodland gardens, Roman ruins and museums; St Briavels Castle is also well worth a visit. In Lydney itself there's the lovely Bathurst Park, Lydney Boating Lake, and many sports facilities. These include football, tennis, cricket and rugby clubs, Freedom Leisure Centre, a nine-hole golf course, and outdoor swimming pool open throughout summer.

Education

Families with children will benefit from the choice of schools in Lydney. These include Severnbanks County Primary School, Lydney Church of England Community School, and Primrose Hill Nursey and C of E Primary School, while older children can attend The Dean Academy, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

Transport

Lydney train station is less than a 5-minute drive from Manor Grove, with train services heading southwest to Chepstow and Newport, and northeast to Gloucester. If you’re travelling by road, the A48 is the main road link between Chepstow and Gloucester, which in turn link to the M4 and M5, providing access to South Wales, Bristol and north towards the Midlands.