Visit
The Friends of Purton wish to issue the warmest Gloucestershire welcome to all who come to take in the sights and sounds of the ships’ graveyards. However, please be advised that the collections are situated on privately owned land and access is only possible with the continued good will and support of both landowners and locals. Please consider residents’ privacy whilst passing through the area.
For your own safety and to ensure these unique archaeological sites can be enjoyed by all those that follow we respectfully ask that you observe a few basic rules during your visit.
Visit Purton
Directions
SatNav GL13 9HU
From the North
Leave M5 Southbound Junction 13 signposted Stroud, take 3rd exit marked Dursley;
0.5 miles to next roundabout on A38;Take 1st exit marked Dursley;
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Station Rd;
Continue to roundabout taking second exit, straight across, marked Bristol (Slimbridge WWT can be accessed from 3rd exit);
1.5m Pass petrol station on left, continue straight on;
2.0m Pass public house The Prince of Wales on left 0.1m;
Turn right signposted Breadstone, Halmore – Purton;
Travel for 2 miles, take right turning on sharp left hand bend, signposted Purton. Continue until you enter village, approx 1.5miles;
Park in car park opposite the church.
From the South
Leave M5 Northbound Junction 14 signposted Dursley (1st exit) turn left to join A38 (sign posted Dursley);
Turn right onto A38 head North (signposted Dursley/Gloucester;
Pass through several villages including Stone;
Enter Berkeley Heath and pass turning on left signposted Sharpness – Docks (adjacent to independent petrol station);
Continue on A38 for 1 mile to take next turning on left signposted Breadstone Halmore – Purton;
Travel for 2 miles, take right turning on sharp left hand bend, signposted Purton. Continue until you enter village, approx 1.5miles;
Park in car park opposite the church
Have a safe and memorable day
Take nothing but photographs – leave nothing but footprints.
Other Graveyards
Various locations. Information on request
Visit Lydney
Directions
SatNav GL15 4ER
From the North via Gloucester
From A40 take the 1st exit onto A48 heading South
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on A48
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Station Rd
Continue onto Harbour Rd
Turn left to stay on Harbour Rd
From the South via Chepstow:
Follow A4
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on A48
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Station Road
Continue onto Harbour Road
Turn left to stay on Harbour Road
Slightly right to stay on Harbour Road
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Station Rd
Harbour is on the right.
From the South via Chepstow:
Follow A4
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on A48
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Station Road
Continue onto Harbour Road
Turn left to stay on Harbour Road
Slightly right to stay on Harbour Road
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Station Rd
Harbour is on the right