Travel and Transport
The travel and transport section of this website contains information about public transport, parking and travel routes in the district.
Parking
Where to park
The link below will bring up a map showing the location of all Car Parks maintained by Stroud District Council.
On the map, click on each parking icon 
to show information about the car park including the number of spaces and whether it's pay and display. This service will also allow you to get directions to the car park from your current location.
Please note other non-SDC parking is available.
For more information please see the Google Maps help pages.
View the current charges for Pay & Display carparks.
The hours of Pay and Display parking Monday to Saturday:
- Stroud/Stonehouse car parks are between 8.00am and 6.00pm
- Stamages Lane, Painswick are between 9.00am and 5.00pm
- Sundays, bank holidays and outside of these hours is free
- Blue badge holders park for free
Important Information
- Tickets are strictly non-transferable
- Tickets are only valid at car park of issue
- Tickets must be displayed inside windscreen
- No vehicles over 3.5 tonnes (apart from Cheapside)
- Park within marked bays
- No untaxed or uninsured vehicles
- No vehicle maintenance
- No overnight camping
Further Information
Stroud District Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage to a vehicle or its contents unless caused by the negligence of the Council.
Car parks are regularly patrolled.
Penalty Charge Notices
Make a payment
- On-Line - You can also now pay on-line via Santander BillPay. Please see the Cotswold District Council Website for further instructions. Please remember to select Cotswold District Council from the company list when asked.
- By Telephone - using our automated payment line - Please call 01285 623374, you will need the Penalty Charge Notice and vehicle registration number ready.
- By Post - using the attached Penalty Charge Notice payment slip to Parking Services, PO Box 239, Cirencester, GL7 9DJ. Allow 2 working days for 1st class post and 5 working days for 2nd class post.
- In person - Visit Stroud District Councils cashiers, Ebley Mill, Stroud, Glos, GL5 4UB, please take the Penalty Charge Notice. Opening hours are 09:00 hours to 17:00 hrs Monday to Thursday and 09:00 hours to 16:30 hours Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Parking Permits
Car parking permits, applications and administration is carried out by Cotswold District Council on behalf of Stroud District Council.
Please note all applications must be returned to:
Cotswold District Council
Parking Services
PO Box 239
Cirencester
GL7 9DJ
Residents permits
A residents' permit does not guarantee you a space to park in your street; however, it does allow your vehicle to park at any time within the zone in which you live.
- Residents parking permit application form - PDF, 27 KB
Visitor permits
You can apply for a visitors' parking permits if: your permanent home address is within Stroud District; and you live at that address at least five nights per week consecutively.
- Visitor Parking Permit application form - PDF, 26 KB
Business parking permits
- Business Parking Permit - PDF 32 KB
Carers parking permits
- Carers Parking Permit - PDF 32 KB
Parking badges for people with disabilities
The Blue Badge scheme is a national scheme designed to give people who are registered severely sight impaired and who are unable or virtually unable to walk the ability to park close to the facilities and services they need to use.
For more Information on eligibility and application forms for a Blue Badge Scheme visit: Gloucestershire County Council.
Public Transport
Airports
Gloucestershire Airport
Gloucestershire Airport is a small airport built at Staverton, midway between Gloucester and Cheltenham and close to Junction 11 of M5. Holiday flights to the Channel Islands, Belfast and the Isle of Man are available from here.
The airport is also a base for flying schools, aircraft and helicopter hire.
- Tel: 01452 857700
- Fax: 01452 715174
- www.gloucestershireairport.co.uk
- Manx2 (Airline operator to Isle of Man and Channel Islands) www.manx2.com
Bus information and journey planning
Bus Passes
For further information and application forms for concessionary fares in Gloucestershire please see www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/travelpass.
Journey Planning
- Bus timetables for Stroud - Traveline Website
- If you have a journey to make outside the district then use the Traveline website
Trains
There are 3 railway stations in Stroud District at Stroud, Stonehouse and Cam and Dursley. Gloucestershire in total has nine stations, with train services provided by First Great Western, Cross Country, Ariva Trains Wales and London Midland.
Timetables and Ticket Booking
Live Departure Boards
Seaports and canals
Stroud district contains the location of the country's most inland seaport - at Sharpness on the Severn Estuary. The Docks are less than 15 kilometres (9 miles) from junctions 13 and 14 of the M5. They provide cargo handling facilities for ships up to 5,000dwt.
- For ships expected in to Sharpness visit: www.severntales.co.uk
Canal
The Sharpness-Gloucester Canal links the operational port of Sharpness to Gloucester. Although there is no regular trade along the canal since the closure of Gloucester Docks, the canal retains the potential for such commercial traffic. The restoration of the Stroudwater and the Thames and Severn Canals will provide an opportunity for leisure and commercial traffic.
- See www.cotswoldcanalsproject.org for further information.
Transport for people with disabilities
Community Transport
I information on the various types of transport in Gloucestershire that provide alternative to public transport.
- Accessible and Flexible Transport (Gloucestershire County Council)
Gloucestershire Minibus Scheme
GMS (the Gloucestershire Minibus Scheme) is a minibus-sharing initiave run by Transport 21. The scheme is designed to meet the need of community organisations who would like to borrow minibuses or small passenger-carrying vehicles.
Concessionary fares
If you live in Stroud District and have a disability you may be eligible for a bus pass or travel tokens (you can choose which).
- Concessionary fares information (Gloucestershire County Council)
Motability
This national charity helps disabled people and their families to become more mobile and provides vehicles and powered wheelchairs to disabled people.
Roads and pavements
Roads and Pavements
Road and pathway maintenance in Stroud district is provided by Gloucestershire County Council.
- Visit Gloucestershire Highways for further information.
Travel Information
Temporary Road Closure Information
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee – June 2012
Gloucestershire County Council are dealing with all applications for temporary road closures relating to celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Please contact Gloucestershire County Council on 08000 514514.
The deadline for applications to Gloucestershire County Council for Temporary Road Closures for the Diamond Jubilee is Monday 30 April 2012.
If you are planning to hold an event and would like to close a road to enable that event to be held then you need to apply to the Council for a Temporary Road Closure Order. An application form is available below.
The cost for arranging this closure is £40. We need a cheque payable to Stroud District Council and sent to Legal Services, Ebley Mill, Stroud, Glos. GL5 4UB.
When we have this information we will then carry out consultations with interested parties which include the Police, Ambulance, Fire, County Council, Parish Council and District Councillors. Once everyone has been consulted and there are no adverse comments or problems we can make the Order. This will be sent to you for you to display at either end of the road you propose to close.
The Council is unable to supply road signage or barriers to facilitate the closure of the road and we suggest that you contact the local police and highway authority for advice on this matter.
Any queries contact Legal Services on (01453) 754386 or 754368. You can also e-mail us on legal.services@stroud.gov.uk.
Street Maps
Arlingham Maps
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Arlingham.
Berkeley Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Berkeley.
Bisley Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Bisley.
Cam Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Cam.
Chalford Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Chalford.
District Boundaries Map
Dursley Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Dursley.
Hardwick Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Hardwicke.
Minchinhampton Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Minchinhampton.
Nailsworth Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006.
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Nailsworth.
New Bussage (Manor Farm) Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Bussage.
Painswick Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Painswick.
Sharpness Docks Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Sharpness.
Slimbridge Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Slimbridge.
Stonehouse Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Stonehouse.
Stroud Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006.
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Stroud.
Upton-St-Leonards Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Upton-St-Leonards.
Woodchester Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Woodchester.
Wotton-Under-Edge Map
Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown Copyright.
Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings.
Stroud District Council Licence No 100019682. 2006
For a printable map, we suggest using google maps: Follow this link for a printable map of Wotton-Under-Edge.
Report It
Report It
Road and pathway maintenance in Stroud district is provided by Gloucestershire County Council.
Please visit the Gloucestershire Highways for further information.
