Poulton is a civil parish and a small village in the county of Gloucestershire, England which lies 24 miles south-east of the city of Gloucester and south of the Cotswold, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Historically it was part of Wiltshire County but was an enclave of Gloucestershire for centuries. Under the Counties Detached Part Act of 1844, Poulton was transferred to Gloucestershire.
In 1337, a parish church existed in Poulton when Sir Thomas Seymour, the Lord of the Manor endowed the village with a chantry, an endowment for the saying of Masses for the dead. Seymour built the Priory of St Mary in 1348. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539, the priory served as the town’s parish church which was demolished in 1873. In 1873 William Butterfield built a church dedicated to St Michael and All Angels and what is now the present parish church.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Poulton
At present, there are three establishments worthy of note in this village, The Falcon Inn, The Village Hall and the Village Shop. The Falcon Inn is a classic British pub which serves traditional English dishes with an impressive wine list and a particular focus on locally brewed ale. The Village Music Hall is a community centre available for music and the performing arts as well as other community activities. And the Village Shop is a profit making community-based business where fresh and local produce is available.
Things to See and Do in Poulton
Within the village, there is not much that guests can see or do. But a short distance away is the towns of Cirencester, Swindon, and Cheltenham where they can spend a whole day of fun. They can spend their time visiting the interesting places in these towns such as parks & gardens, museums, working farms, recreation centres, among others.