Waggoners Arms, Golden Valley, Gloucester Road, Staverton

The Wagoners Arms closed on May 12th 1917 after the licence had lapsed due to no application being made for its renewal. There is a beerhouse marked on the map on the north side of the road almost opposite Hayden Court. Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: Cheltenham Original Brewery Rateable value in 1891: £17.0s.0d. Type […]

Plough Inn, Gloucester Road, Staverton

The Plough Inn was on the south-western corner of the Bamfurlong crossroads on the B4063 Old Gloucester Road. The Plough, a plain brick built building,  ceased trading in the mid 1980’s and has since been converted to business premises called, rather confusingly, White Lion House. There is a wartime story about the Plough that recalls how […]

Airport Inn / Aviator, Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton GL51 6SP

The timber-built Airport Inn sustained a serious fire in the early hours of 19th January 1984 causing total damage. The Aviator had a fully licensed bar in 2003. The café bar enjoys spectacular views of the airport. This page will be updated with additional information.

Pheasant Inn, Gloucester Road, Staverton GL51 0SS

The Pheasant Inn had a major refit and extension in 2001. The front entrance, which consisted of an enlarged bay window, was replaced by new flush fitting doors with an overhead wooden canopy. It is a two storey property with a skittle alley / function room. The Pheasant Inn was on the market in July […]

Ellenborough Park Hotel (was the De La Bere Hotel), Southam

Steeped in history and boasting 5 stars with a 90-acre estate, Ellenborough Park is nestled between the Cotswolds’ highest point and the gallops of Cheltenham Racecourse. A sumptuous Cotswold manor house with 61 unique rooms and suites, the main house of the estate dates back to the 15th Century. Ellenborough Park has been restored to […]

Yew Tree Inn, Walls Quarry, Brimscombe GL5 2PA

Although not strictly related to the Yew Tree Inn, the locals drinking in the pub must have had first hand knowledge of this strange story that made news in the Gloucester Journal on January 28th, 1882: ‘An extraordinary freak of nature has occurred at Walls Quarry, near Stroud. A pig belonging to a man named […]

Victoria Hotel / King & Castle, London Road, Brimscombe GL5 2TL

The Victoria was unquestionably the most prestigious hotel that was owned by Smith & Sons, Brimscombe Brewery. Henry Eddels, the proprietor in 1906, ran a public transport business from the hotel On 22nd August 1985 the Victoria Hotel was renamed the King and Castle to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Great Western Railway. The […]

Ship Inn, Brimscombe Corner GL5 2QN

The Ship Inn was built c. 1750 and was part of the Thames & Severn canal complex.  A central porch has been added and window frames have been replaced with UVPC double glazing but the Ship Inn still has a traditional looking exterior. The free standing  pub sign is housed in the original iron-work which […]