The Parish of English Bicknor
THE PARISH OF ENGLISH BICKNOR
The Parish of English Bicknor is located on the Western side of the Forest of Dean in West Gloucestershire, midway between Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth, within the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
The villages of English Bicknor and Symonds Yat Rock are steeped in the history of this fascinating area and offer the residents and visitors a vast range of activities and landscapes.
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The Forest is one of the original Royal Forests comprising some 27,000 acres of woodland, and provides through a network of forest paths and visitor centres, a chance to explore both its beauty and history.
Local Information
You will find lots of details about the Parish on this website, including village life, services and activities. This site is sponsored by the English Bicknor Parish Council as a means of communicating with everyone in the Parish and to inform visitors of its many attractions, both as a holiday destination and a place to live. If you have any comments on the site or wish for any item to be included please email: englishbicknorpc@gmail.com
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A full history of English Bicknor can be found in "British History Online" here.
The Village Hall
The Village Hall is at the heart of the English Bicknor community. It is the busy home for a host of local organisations and is in regular demand for weddings and other events. The bar opens for frequent local get-togethers and the playing field hosts the annual Village Fete and many other activities, with the recent addition of a childrens' playground.
Celebrating 90 years of the Village Hall
In July 2024, a mini-music festival was held on the Village Hall playing fields to celebrate ninety years since the building of the hall.
