Alney Island, Gloucester

Name: Alney Island
Address: Gloucester, United Kingdom

#56 among attractions in Gloucester

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Facts and practical information

Alney Island is an island in the River Severn near Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. The Severn splits into two channels at Upper Parting, and merges again at Lower Parting to the south. The island is a strip of land in between the two channels, about 2.1 miles long and 0.74 miles at its widest. It is a local Nature Reserve. ()

Coordinates: 51°52'39"N, 2°15'51"W

Address

Gloucester United Kingdom

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Day trips

Alney Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gloucester Cathedral, Eastgate Shopping Centre, Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Kingsholm Stadium.

1 miSE
Medieval architecture and Edward II's tomb
Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester
27 min walk • Gloucester Cathedral stands as a magnificent beacon of history and architecture in the heart of Gloucester, England. With its origins dating back nearly a millennium, this cathedral is not only a place of worship but also a treasure trove for history enthusiasts...
1.2 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Gloucester
32 min walk • The Eastgate Shopping Centre is a two-story indoor shopping centre in Gloucester, England. It opened its portico entrance on 3 July 1973.
1.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kings Walk Shopping Centre, Gloucester
32 min walk • Kings Walk Shopping Centre is a single-storey indoor shopping centre in Gloucester, England. Built between 1969 and 1972, it is part of the Kings Quarter development that includes an outdoor pedestrianised area.
1 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Rugby, Sport venue
Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester
26 min walk • Kingsholm Stadium is a rugby union stadium located in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester, England, and is the home stadium of Gloucester Rugby. The stadium has a capacity of 16,115. It is sometimes nicknamed 'Castle Grim' after the estate where the stadium is built.
1.3 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gloucester Quays Outlet, Gloucester
34 min walk • Gloucester Quays is an outlet shopping centre on St Ann Way, Gloucester, in the area of the city formerly known as High Orchard.
1.2 miSE
Tower
St Michael's Tower, Gloucester
30 min walk • St Michael's Tower, Gloucester, stands at The Cross, where the four main streets of Gloucester meet. The Cross is also the highest point in the city. The Tower is on the corner of Eastgate and Southgate Streets and the entrance is in Southgate Street. It was built in 1465 on the site of the previous St Michael the Archangel.
1.1 miSE
Museum, Military museum
Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, Gloucester
29 min walk • The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is located within the historic docks in the city of Gloucester.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum
The Folk of Gloucester, Gloucester
24 min walk • The Folk of Gloucester is a museum which is housed in two of the oldest buildings in the City of Gloucester, a Tudor merchant's house and a 17th-century town house. The museum, at 99–103 Westgate Street, is devoted to the social history of Gloucestershire.
0.9 miSE
Church, Gothic architecture
St Nicholas Church, Gloucester
23 min walk • St Nicholas Church is a historic church in Westgate Street in the city of Gloucester, England, under the care of The Churches Conservation Trust. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. Its truncated spire is a landmark in the city centre.
1.1 miSE
Monastery, Historical place, Event space
Blackfriars, Gloucester
29 min walk • Blackfriars, Gloucester, England, founded about 1239, is one of the most complete surviving Dominican black friaries in England. Now owned by English Heritage and restored in 1960, it is currently leased to Gloucester City Council and used for weddings, concerts, exhibitions, guided tours, filming, educational events and private hires.
1.1 miSE
Street
Northgate Street, Gloucester
30 min walk • Northgate Street is a street in the City of Gloucester, so named because its northern end was originally the location of the north gate in the city's walls.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alney Island?

Nearby attractions include Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Trust, Gloucester (6 min walk), Over Bridge, Gloucester (7 min walk), Westgate Galleria, Gloucester (16 min walk), St Mary de Lode Church, Gloucester (23 min walk).

How to get to Alney Island by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alney Island:

Train

Gloucester (36 min walk)