Stroud pub with thriving community garden, stunning views and its own bees

As with all pubs in the country the Kings Head in Kingscourt has experienced full closure, partial opening and finally full opening once more after lockdown restrictions were removed last month.

"My locals have been so supportive," said co-owner and landlady Carrol Nicholl.

"They supported me all through lockdown.

"We have been so busy. I've probably had the busiest summer for a long time.

"The local people need to be appreciated for that.

"I've been a very lucky person."

While the pub is only small, it boasts a large garden with spectacular views. And now a community garden has been created next to the pub.

Community group Down to Earth Stroud and a band of volunteers have cleared an overgrown section of bramble and buddleia in order to grow seasonal vegetables.

Liz Harding, community garden coordinator in the Down to Earth garden. Photo: Simon Pizzey

This is in addition to the beehives that have been on site for the last few years, with honey on sale at the pub.

Regular Kevin Lea has bee hives on the site of the pub

Click the gallery above to see more photos of the pub. All photos by Simon Pizzey.