Nailsworth

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About Nailsworth

Nailsworth Town Centre

Nailsworth Town Centre

Nailsworth is a town in Gloucestershire on the A46, it has a very industrious past partly because of its location within the Cotswolds.  The town is twinned with the village of Lèves in France.

Nailsworth is a Fairtrade Town and hosts an annual festival in April.  Hospitality is famous in Nailsworth and this is symbolised by a large kettle hanging over the George Street ironmonger’s shop.  The ornate drinking fountain dates back to 1862.

The ‘lost landscape’ of Woodchester Park with its chain of 5 lakes dating to the 18th century is located nearby.

History

Nailsworth

Nailsworth

  • In ancient times, Nailsworth was a medieval settlement at the confluence of Cotswolds valleys on the Nailsworth stream.
  • In more recent times, Nailsworth was a small mill town with many mills around the town.  Several buildings can be seen today that were once used as weavers cottages.
  • Nailsworth is associated with the brewery trade and a new brewery has resurrected the old trade.

Facts

  • Population – 5,276 (2001)
  • Local Authority – Stroud District Council
  • Major Industries – Retail
  • Post Town – TETBURY
  • Postcode District – GL6
  • Dialling Code – 01453
  • Police – Gloucestershire Constabulary
  • Fire – Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service
  • Ambulance – Great Western Ambulance Service

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