Deerhurst is a rural parish situated approximately 3km south of Tewkesbury, within the Tewkesbury Borough Council area of Gloucestershire.
The neighbourhood is approximately 12.2469 square kilometres, with a population of 906 (2011 census). The parish includes the settlements of Deerhurst, Apperley, Lower Apperley, Walton Hill and Deerhurst Walton. It is situated within farmland to the north and south and flood plain to the south and west from the River Severn.
There are no railway lines and limited transport services, which adds to the sense of tranquillity in the area. Primary access to Deerhurst is along the B4213, which leads from the A38 and connects the Parish with Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester. The western boundary is defined by the River Severn, while the eastern boundary is largely defined by the A38.
There are numerous isolated properties scattered throughout the farmland, with some larger villages including Apperley and Deerhurst. The villages have a variety of listed buildings, mainly located in Apperley and Deerhurst. Â
Apperley
Apperley is the largest village in the Parish, with a population of around 800. The village hosts on ‘outstanding’ small Primary School, Playgroup, Village Hall with recreational facilities and Apperley Cricket Club. There are 2 small churches – Anglican and Methodist. Just outside the village are two popular pubs.
At centre of the village, the village war memorial is situated on the village greens next to a large duckpond.
Deerhurst
Deerhurst village lies to the East if the River Severn and comprises around 30 settlements. The village has a rich history, and attracts visitors from all over the world to visit the two Saxon Churches – The Priory Church of St Mary’s and Odda’s Chapel.
Every two years the village hosts a popular Flower Festival.
Deerhurst Walton & Walton Hill
Deerhurst Walton and Walton Hill together have around 30 settlements including two farms.
Walton Hill lies on a ridge, parallel to the A38, and enjoys views over the rest of the Parish, and towards the Malvern Hills, and the Cotswold escarpment.
Deerhurst Walton almost adjoins Walton Hill, lying on the lower ground.
Lower Apperley
Lower Apperley comprises around 30 settlements (cottages and farms). These are found along the B4213 between the outskirts of Apperley, and Haw Bridge (the Western boundary of the Parish)
Hoo Lane
Hoo Lane is the most Northern boundary of the Parish. This small lane, extends from A38 in a Westerly direction, and contains about a dozen houses and farms.
Due to its Southerly facing aspect, the Lane enjoys views over the rest of the Parish.