Getting around
Oaklands is only a few minutes' drive from the A38 Bristol Road that leads directly to the M5, Junction 12.  Head south for Bristol, 32 miles away or north 15 miles to Cheltenham.  The A38 south offers a leisurely journey to Bristol, or go north for Gloucester city centre.  The city's Railway Station runs services to London Paddington, Bristol, Worcester and Cardiff and buses operate regularly from Quedgeley to the city centre.

A trip to the shops
You'll find three supermarkets within a six minute drive of Oaklands and two shopping areas.  Nearby Quedgeley Retail Park is home to many well known retailers and the local Severn Vale Shopping Centre has a bank, chemist and post office.  The Gloucester Quays Outlet centre is only 10 minutes by car or bus where you can pick up designer brands at discount prices from 230 leading retailers.  Browse hundreds of collectables at the nearby Gloucester Antiques centre, or take a short walk to the city centre with its weekly Farmer's Market and Eastgate Shopping Centre with more than 40 stores.  For independent boutiques and shops visit the historic Cathedral Quarter.

Taking time out
The original parish is centred around the medieval, 12th Century St James Church and close by there's a Village Hall a and a Community Centre, both running a range of classes and clubs.  Quedgeley also has its own Health and Fitness Club and a library.  The nearby Gloucester and Sharpness Canal is perfect for a relaxing stroll, or unwind at the 250-acre Robinswood Hill Country Park.  Historic Gloucester Docks and the stunning 11th Century Cathedral are popular attractions.  The city's Guildhall hosts live comedy, brands and theatre, or watch the latest blockbusters at Cineworld in Gloucester Quays.  Sports and fitness fans will love GL1 with its four pools, spa, fitness classes, gym and cafe.  You can play a round at Gloucester Golf Club, or cheer on Gloucester Rugby at its Kingsholm stadium.

Education
There are several primary schools close to Oaklands, the nearest being Hunts Grove Primary Academy, just a few minutes walk away.  Others include Waterwells Primary Academy and Pre-school and Hardwicke Parochial Primary.  For senior pupils Severn Vale School takes 11 to 16 olds, as does Barnwood Park Arts College and Gloucester Academy.  St Peter's RC High school and Sixth Form Centre and Holmleigh Park High School both provide further education for those aged 16 to 18.  The Crypt School is a co-educational grammar school with sixth form and Ribston Hall High School and Denmark Road High School are both for girls only.  Sir Thomas Rich's school is a selective grammar school for boys aged 11 - 16 with a mixed sixth form.