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A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes In Gloucester Welcome to New Homes Gloucester, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Gloucester The city of Gloucester is located in the county of Gloucestershire in South West England. Located on the River Severn, Gloucester is close to the Welsh border and is in easy reach to the nearby beautiful Cotswolds. Gloucester originates back to 48 AD, when the Romans founded it. Since then it has flourished as a port, due to its excellent links via the Gloucester Canal and has a strong financial and business sector. With a growing population in excess of 120,000 people there is a growing demand for new homes in Gloucester. It’s not only a great place to live but offers plenty of attractions suitable for all the family. With close proximity to Bristol and just over 100 miles to London, new homes in Gloucester provide an ideal location for commuting to nearby cities. The M5 motorway connecting to Birmingham and Bristol and the A40 connecting Gloucester to nearby Cheltenham also links to Gloucester. The most famous and visited Gloucester property has to be Gloucester Cathedral. Dating back to 678-9 AD, Gloucester Cathedral core structure is of a Norman origin but most of the decorative architecture is gothic. Another popular Gloucester property is the Gloucester Docks. Recently renovated, the docks are now home to the National Waterways Museum and a collection of unique shops and bars, as well as many residential apartments. It’s also in close proximity to the popular Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet. A fine selection of new homes is not the only thing that Gloucester has to offer. It is also the home to Gloucester R.F.C, who are based at Kingsholm and every three years hosts the Three Choirs Festival, which is one of the oldest music festivals in Europe. Education is another good reason to purchase a new home in Gloucester. With close proximity to the University of Gloucester, Gloucester has an abundance of local primary, secondary and private schools, which are ideal if you are searching for new homes in Gloucester, which are suitable for all the family. AREAS OR SUBURBS OF GLOUCESTER Quedegley Brockworth Highnam Cranham Maisemore Badgeworth The Reddings Churchdown Longlevens Cambridge Abbeymead Hucclecote Frampton on Severn Tuffley CLOSE TO GLOUCESTER Ullenwood – 8 miles Newent – 9 miles Oxenton – 16 miles Cheltenham – 10 miles Elton – 10 miles Cowley – 10 miles Stroud – 10 miles Frocester – 11 miles Tewkesbury – 14 miles Circencester – 20 miles Famous People from Gloucester… George Whitfield – Former Minister of the Church of England Simon Pegg – Actor and Comedian Marcel Garvey – Professional Rugby Player Robert Raikes – Founder of the Gloucester Journal William Henley – Editor and Poet John Stafford Smith – Composer of the American National Anthem Charles Wheatstone – Scientist and Inventor Tina May – Jazz vocalist Alastair Cook – Professional Cricketer Hubert Booth – Inventor of the Vacuum Cleaner Phil Greening – Professional Rugby Player Stuart Fleetwood – Professional Footballer |