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Bishops Cleeve is a large village in the heart of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire. The village is located on the peripheries of a historical route in South West England. Bishops Cleeve is an emerging community with easy access to the town of Cheltenham and the M5 motorway, according to Vernon Pethard, the Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk.
Bishops Cleeve found its mention in the Doomsday Book when it was a small village on the road to Cheltenham. The village was originally known as Timbingctun and later became Cliffe. Bishops Cleeve did not see much development during the industrial revolution. The area was prone to flooding and it was considered unimportant to develop this region. The railway came in the first decade of the 20th century and this is when Bishops Cleeve saw major development. Minor industries were set up and there was a boost in trade and agriculture. Modern Bishops Cleeve has a vibrant tourism base due to its location. Major towns and suburbs near Bishops Cleeve are Cheltenham, Golden Valley, Sudeley, Tewkesbury, and Church End.
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Places of Interest in Bishops Cleeve
Sudeley Castle: Sudeley Castle is located a short drive from Bishops Cleeve. The castle has been restored while keeping its original glory intact. This Bishops Cleeve attraction remains popular with families owing to the vast gardens that surround the palace. Most popular of these is the Queens Garden that is renowned to grow the finest roses in England. There is a coffee shop, gift shop, play areas, walkways and other facilities. Guided tours are available and private apartments are open for visits during certain hours of the day and on special occasions.
Cleeve Hill: Bishops Cleeve is located near the apex of the Costwold Hills. These hills have a maximum elevation of 330 metres. The apex is known as Cleeve Hill and is a major tourist attraction. Cleeve Hill is home to a golf course since 1891 and hosts many championships during summers. Bishops Cleeve is the main point of entry to this location with road access as well as dozens of hiking paths traversing through the lush green landscape.
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway: This landmark railway network is located at a distance of six miles from Bishops Cleeve. The railway operates on a stretch of 20 miles between Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse. It passes through fields, rivers, streams, and tunnels. This Bishops Cleeve attraction is currently undergoing restoration and may see an extension in its route. Bishops Cleeve itself is not connected to the railway network as tracks were dismantled in the 1970s after years of low traffic and frequent accidents.
Village Centre: Bishops Cleeve town centre is another tourist attraction. It is a small yet elegant place that offers glimpses into the history of the village.
Famous People From Bishops Cleeve
Author Henry Green was born a short distance from Bishops Cleeve in the town of Tewkesbury. Writer John Moore also has a Bishops Cleeve connection as he was born in the outskirts and used to frequent the peaceful environs of the village.
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