Gotherington
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Gotherington is a village
north of Cheltenham
in Gloucestershire
, England
. It is surrounded on the north by the villages of Woolstone and Oxenton, and to the south by Woodmancote
and Bishop's Cleeve
. It has a population of around 1,200.
as Godrinton, and was for around six centuries split into Upper Gotherington and Lower Gotherington. It was a strongly agricultural area until the mid-nineteenth century, from which point market gardening
increased in its place. Development of the village began in the 1880s, with a school opening in 1881 and a post office in 1894. The local Parish Council was formed in the same year.
Gotherington railway station
opened in 1906 and closed in 1955. It has recently been restored by a private owner, and a halt built on the neighbouring Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
this links to the Cheltenham Racecourse
. Unfortunately a Landslide on Nottingham hill meant there had to be repairs done to the track near Manor Lane in Gotherington and only part of the track was open for sometime, but it was fully opened once again in 2011. Various trains use this line other than the main steam train for certain evens such as thomas the tank engine weekends and the occasional Diesel Engined Train.
Nearby is the Rex Rhodes building, housing the Garden House Nursery School, and an after school club for the children of Gotherington school. The Village Hall hosts a regular Parent and Toddler group for young families.
The first school in the village was opened in 1881.
The overall benefice
of Bishop's Cleeve and Woolstone with Gotherington and Oxenton is made up of two ecclesiastical parishes
- Bishop's Cleeve, and Woolstone with Gotherington and Oxenton.
The parish of Woolstone with Gotherington and Oxenton encompasses the tiny villages of Woolstone and Oxenton as well as Gotherington. There are two church buildings - St Martin de Tours at Woolstone, and St John the Baptist at Oxenton - but there is no Anglican church building in Gotherington even though most of the population live there. To redress this imbalance, services are held from time to time in Gotherington Village Hall (see the link below for details.)
in Gotherington. The building is still there but at the time of writing its future, and the question of any free church ministry in the village, is uncertain.
The children's recreation area has been upgraded to meet the needs of all age groups. A gardening club, wine club and community group are also active.
Gotherington railway station
is located on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
. The village is served by bus companies Stagecoach West
and Swanbrook.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
north of Cheltenham
Cheltenham
Cheltenham , also known as Cheltenham Spa, is a large spa town and borough in Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds in the South-West region of England. It is the home of the flagship race of British steeplechase horse racing, the Gold Cup, the main event of the Cheltenham Festival held...
in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is surrounded on the north by the villages of Woolstone and Oxenton, and to the south by Woodmancote
Woodmancote, Gloucestershire
Woodmancote is the name of three villages in Gloucestershire, England.The largest lies near Cheltenham, at the foot of Cleeve Hill and to the east of Bishop's Cleeve...
and Bishop's Cleeve
Bishop's Cleeve
Bishop's Cleeve is an urbanised village in the Borough of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, near Cheltenham. The village lies at the foot of Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds.- History :...
. It has a population of around 1,200.
History
It is believed that Gotherington was founded in about 780 A.D. The village is mentioned in the Domesday BookDomesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
as Godrinton, and was for around six centuries split into Upper Gotherington and Lower Gotherington. It was a strongly agricultural area until the mid-nineteenth century, from which point market gardening
Market gardening
A market garden is the relatively small-scale production of fruits, vegetables and flowers as cash crops, frequently sold directly to consumers and restaurants. It is distinguishable from other types of farming by the diversity of crops grown on a small area of land, typically, from under one acre ...
increased in its place. Development of the village began in the 1880s, with a school opening in 1881 and a post office in 1894. The local Parish Council was formed in the same year.
Gotherington railway station
Gotherington railway station
Gotherington railway station is a railway station serving the village of Gotherington in Gloucestershire, England. The station is located just to the north of the village. The station buildings are privately owned, so trains must use the opposite platform....
opened in 1906 and closed in 1955. It has recently been restored by a private owner, and a halt built on the neighbouring Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer-run heritage railway on the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire/Warwickshire Borders that has reopened the closed railway line between Laverton Halt and Cheltenham Racecourse railway stations in Gloucestershire/Worcestershire., it currently...
this links to the Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Racecourse is a racecourse for horse racing events, located at Prestbury Park, in the suburban village of Prestbury on the outskirts of the English town of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire...
. Unfortunately a Landslide on Nottingham hill meant there had to be repairs done to the track near Manor Lane in Gotherington and only part of the track was open for sometime, but it was fully opened once again in 2011. Various trains use this line other than the main steam train for certain evens such as thomas the tank engine weekends and the occasional Diesel Engined Train.
Historic buildings
Gotherington contains twenty Grade II listed buildings:- The Holt, 18 Cleeve Road
- Willow Bank, Granna Lane
- Dormer House, Gretton Road
- Elm Tree Cottage, Gretton Road
- Baldwin’s Farm, Gretton Road
- Stables, Baldwin’s Farm, Gretton Road
- The Folly and East Folly, Gretton Road
- Bee Bole Wall, The Folly, Gretton Road
- Willow Cottage, 53 Gretton Road
- Woodbine Cottage, 1 Gretton Road
- The Homestead, Long Furlong Lane
- Ashmead, Malleson Road
- Home Farmhouse, Malleson Road
- Stonehouse, Malleson Road
- Elm Cottage, 62 Malleson Road
- Manor Farmhouse, Manor Lane
- Dovecot at Manor Farm, Manor Lane
- Truman's Farmhouse, Manor Lane
- The Malt Shovel, Shutter Lane
- The Shady Nook, Shutter Lane
- White’s Farm, Shutter Lane
Schooling
Gotherington Primary school is a relatively small school with just over 200 pupils on the roll. It was recently inspected by OFSTED, who rated every single aspect as Outstanding. The sole area noted as needing improvement was the library provision.Nearby is the Rex Rhodes building, housing the Garden House Nursery School, and an after school club for the children of Gotherington school. The Village Hall hosts a regular Parent and Toddler group for young families.
The first school in the village was opened in 1881.
Sport
The village has several sports opportunities, with locals fielding cricket and football teams.Anglican (Church of England)
As is common in the Church of England, Gotherington is part of a complex structure of rural parishes.The overall benefice
Benefice
A benefice is a reward received in exchange for services rendered and as a retainer for future services. The term is now almost obsolete.-Church of England:...
of Bishop's Cleeve and Woolstone with Gotherington and Oxenton is made up of two ecclesiastical parishes
Parish
A parish is a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of one parish priest, who might be assisted in his pastoral duties by a curate or curates - also priests but not the parish priest - from a more or less central parish church with its associated organization...
- Bishop's Cleeve, and Woolstone with Gotherington and Oxenton.
The parish of Woolstone with Gotherington and Oxenton encompasses the tiny villages of Woolstone and Oxenton as well as Gotherington. There are two church buildings - St Martin de Tours at Woolstone, and St John the Baptist at Oxenton - but there is no Anglican church building in Gotherington even though most of the population live there. To redress this imbalance, services are held from time to time in Gotherington Village Hall (see the link below for details.)
Gotherington Free Church
Prior to 2000 there was a Free ChurchFree Church
The proper noun Free Church may refer to:Europe-wide:* Evangelical Lutheran Free Churchin Germany:* Evangelical Lutheran Free Church * Independent Evangelical-Lutheran Churchin Iceland:*Reykjavík Free Churchin Norway:...
in Gotherington. The building is still there but at the time of writing its future, and the question of any free church ministry in the village, is uncertain.
Local Services
Despite being a relatively small village Gotherington is served by a local shop, Gotherington Stores, which also has a tea room and carries the village's post office. The village also has a pub, The Shutter Inn. Many houses in the village of Gotherington are old and original, with some new houses being built adjacent to the local pub, and others clad in local stone clustered around the school.The children's recreation area has been upgraded to meet the needs of all age groups. A gardening club, wine club and community group are also active.
Gotherington railway station
Gotherington railway station
Gotherington railway station is a railway station serving the village of Gotherington in Gloucestershire, England. The station is located just to the north of the village. The station buildings are privately owned, so trains must use the opposite platform....
is located on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer-run heritage railway on the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire/Warwickshire Borders that has reopened the closed railway line between Laverton Halt and Cheltenham Racecourse railway stations in Gloucestershire/Worcestershire., it currently...
. The village is served by bus companies Stagecoach West
Stagecoach West
Stagecoach West is an operating division of the Stagecoach Group. Based in Gloucester, it operates bus services in Cheltenham , Gloucester , the Cotswolds , the Wye Valley, the Forest of Dean and Swindon .- History :Stagecoach West...
and Swanbrook.