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St. Mary’s Woodchester

Rodborough Parish Church

Holy Trinity Brimscombe


Directions to St. Mary’s Church


By Car

North Woodchester (or Woodchester) is a small village located just west of the main A46 (Bath to Stroud) road.

  • On A46 travelling north - turn left at Sofas & Stuff into Selsley Road. Approx 500yds turn left into Southfield Road. Approx 150yds turn right into Church Road and the church will be facing you 100yds ahead.

  • On A46 travelling south from Stroud - turn right at Sofas & Stuff and follow above directions.

  • The A46 can be accessed from the west (M5 and Stonehouse).


By Bus / On foot

The route from Stroud (southwards) or Nailsworth (northwards) is covered by a few bus companies – Stagecoach, Cotswold Green and Marchants Coaches

  • Stagecoach C63 or 63 runs hourly along the A46. (From Stroud a bus takes about 5-10mins and costs about £3). There are drop off bus stops southwards from Stroud on the A46 at the Old Fleece or at the next stop south opposite Selsley Road, or northwards on the A46 from Nailsworth just south of Sofas & Stuff. From these stops you can walk up Selsley Road to the church (see car directions).


By Train

The nearest mainline station is at Stroud. From there take a local taxi or a bus at the main bus station southwards towards the church.

Taxi fares are approx. £9-£11 and the journey takes approx. 10mins.