Welcome to the
Village of Box

Welcome to Box in Gloucestershire – a small, picturesque Cotswold village located just outside the market town of Minchinhampton.

Box is surrounded by 600 acres of protected National Trust landscape within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB); 1 of 46 UK countrysides that has been designated for conservation, including Box Wood Nature Reserve. Box Village is regularly visited by free-roaming highland cows and horses.

Box was first documented in the 14th century as “La Boite” (The Box), gradually becoming recognised as a local weaving industry hub until the 1800s.

Since 1970, Box Village Hall has been the heart of the community, hosting a range of vibrant activities for Box residents as well as the wider community.

Box Village Hall is available for hire for residents and non-residents alike. Through the efforts and generous donations of many, Box Village Hall is a registered charity and managed by a select few of volunteers who are also Trustees of the Hall.

See What’s On at the Village Hall in the Diary below, or make a Booking Request.

The Box News editorial team are delighted to announce the latest issue of Box News, Summer Edition 2024.

Box News is released three times a year, usually April (Spring) and August (Summer), and December (Christmas). Publications are posted to all Box residents free of charge.

If you have any news to share or you would like to make an announcement, please contact us to be featured!

To see the Box News archive click here.

After three years of negotiations, fundraising and administration, Box Wood was purchased in 2017 on behalf of the community. It will be ours for generations to come.

Box Wood has long been a valued amenity for the people of Box and their families, residents of Minchinhampton Parish and the surrounding area as well as visitors from further afield, but it was once part of the grand wooded gardens of a much larger private estate which included Box House.

Box Bar is the popular evening social which is open on the first and third Friday of every month, from 6:30pm to 9pm, offering delicious organic beers from Stroud Brewery, delectable local wines, as well as a wide variety of soft drinks.

Please come and join us to meet new and existing friends from the village, learn more about what’s on and be part of the thriving Box community. Bringing a friend is always welcome! BOX BAR IS CLOSED DURING AUGUST.

Join us for a fun-filled day at Box Village Hall on Sunday 1st September 2024 where we’ll be filling the community with incredible produce, gorgeous flowers, stunning photography, unique crafts and delicious locally-baked goods! Whether you’re taking part in the competitions or exploring what’s on offer, don’t forget to take a look at the informational pack below to get involved.

Open to All – especially Children – Free admission – 9am-5pm.
Run by Box Gardening Club.

Thank you all for joining us on 14th September 2024 for the Minch Moo!

The celebration of our wonderful town was brought together with live music and the incredible Minch Moo Relay Race! It was full of great food, fun and laughter.

Check out the photos on the website below. See you next year!

We have a special Gardening Club Talk by Bob Brown of Cotswold Garden Flowers: “Plants that have recently grabbed my attention”.

Join us on Tuesday 17th September 2024 at 7.30pm, Box Village Hall.

For more information, get in touch with Box Gardening Club.

Come along to Box Village Hall every Friday at 10:30am for coffee morning catch-up with your neighbours!

Experience a totally relaxed and social environment over a lovely cuppa. Feel free to bring a plus one.

No need to Book - Just turn up! See you there!