The Pennwood Scouting Centre - 

 Local Information

 

 

On this page we have included a little local information.  We hope that this will be useful in planning your visit to Pennwood.  If there is anything else you need to know please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

 

 

 Shops

 

The nearest supermarket is just a mile and a half from the site (Sainsbury).

 

In Nailsworth there are Co-op and Morrisons supermarkets, along with excellent independent butchers, bakers, pharmacy, hardware shop (supplies / fills gas cylinders) and an excellent Saturday Farmers' Market

 

In Stroud there is a 24 hour Tesco and a branch of Waitrose.  Stroud also has branches of many high-street stores and a Saturday Farmers' Market.

 

 Medical

 

A & E: 

There is a small A & E at Stroud Hospital, and a larger A & E at Gloucester. 

 

There are GP surgeries in:

  • Nailsworth (01453 832424)

  • Beaches Green (01453 764696)

The nearest Dentist is in:

  • Nailsworth (01453 832726)

 

 

 Recycling

There are small re-cycling centres at the Sainsbury supermarket on the edge of Stroud and also in Nailsworth town centre.

 

The nearest waste disposal incorporating a large recycling centre is at Horsley (about 10 minute drive from Pennwood).

 

 Church Services

The nearest churches to Pennwood are:

 

Church of England

  • Woodchester (01453 882204)

  • Nailsworth (01453 832181)

  • Selsley 

Roman Catholic

  • Woodchester (01453 860408)

Friends Meeting House

  • Nailsworth (01453 832684)

 

 Tourist Information Offices

There are information offices at:

  • Nailsworth (01453 839222)

  • Stroud (01453 760960)