Traditional county: Gloucestershire · District / Borough: Stroud · Region: South West
Explore Horsley, Gloucestershire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Horsley map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Horsley |
| Traditional County | Gloucestershire |
| District / Borough | Stroud |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.682184 |
| Longitude | -2.242758 |
| Place Type | Village |
The rolling Cotswold hills provide a picturesque backdrop to the village of Horsley. It lies 2.0 km south-west of Nailsworth (from Nailsworth: bearing 230°T, OS grid ST 833 981). Horsley's origins are rooted in agricultural activity, with its landscape shaped by centuries of farming. The parish church of St. Leonard, a Grade II listed building, stands as a focal point within Horsley, its stone architecture reflecting the local vernacular. Evidence suggests a long history of settlement, with traces of ancient earthworks in the surrounding countryside. The economy of Horsley has historically been tied to the land, though modern life sees residents commuting to nearby towns. The tranquil atmosphere of Horsley continues to draw those seeking a connection to rural England.
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Explore Horsley, Gloucestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.682184, -2.242758. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |