Fownhope Village
Many local businesses advertise in The Flag each month, and help keep the magazine free for all residents. Whether you’re after an electrician, a builder, a gardener, or very much more, please support our local businesses.
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We have circular walks starting and ending in the village, the Wye Valley Way passing through the village and hundreds of walks in the surrounding countryside.
Find a walk >>
Wildflowers found along Fownhope’s footpaths. Our leaflets show five wildflowers that can be identified each month.
Choose a leaflet >>
In and around the village are numerous nature reserves, available for anyone to visit.
Visit a nature reserve >>
Tucked along the hedgeline of the Recreation Field, opposite the Pavilion, you’ll find me — far enough from the lights to see the stars. Each month brings something new — in the sky, in the air, and in the quiet sounds around me. I’m facing slightly to the east of south, by the way.
Discover the night with me >>
Light pollution disrupts wildlife, impacts human health, wastes money and energy, contributes to climate change, and blocks our view of the universe.
That’s five reasons that we work hard to keep our dark skies dark.
Learn more >>
At Doomsday Fownhope had 14 villagers, 10 smallholders and 26 slaves. It’s changed a bit since then.
Discover our history >>
This extraordinary archive of the village was drawn and painted by Nick Kingsford.
View the archive >>
Voices of neighbours, friends, and family recalling life as it was. A fascinating insight into our recent past.
Listen now >>
From time to time the Parish Council and other organisations make grants available to individuals and groups to be spent on projects in the village.
See what’s available >>
Meet your Parish Councillors >>
Many people devote themselves to keeping our village institutions afloat and running well, but there are some who go that extra mile.
See who they are >>
The Parish Council consults regularly with residents, ranging from requesting feedback and views within the monthly Flag article, and the public participation session at the ordinary meeting, to more formal consultation programmes.
Have your say >>
The Parish Council acknowledges its duty to consider crime and disorder implications when exercising its various functions.
Read the latest news >>
The Parish Council works hard to ensure that new development in Fownhope is suitable for the beautiful natural environment we’re so privileged to enjoy.
Read the latest planning news >>
News on road works, road closures, traffic calming and other highways issues as and when it’s available.
