The Victoria Inn straddles the boundary between Hucclecote and Brockworth. It is actually nearer to Brockworth than Hucclecote. Owned by Jaynes & Scholey in 1891 (no details) it had passed to Ind Coope & Co’s Burton Brewery by 1903.
The First World War saw the building of an aerodrome and aircraft works at Brockworth and the Gloucester tramway system was extended. Because of the wartime shortage of materials, the track and overhead equipment were removed from the Westgate section for re-use on the Brockworth section. In the summer of 1922 a regular service was started to the Victoria Hotel, Brockworth. However, traffic was light and the extension was abandoned on October 1st 1924.’
The Citizen: Saturday February 9th, 1985 – No to live pub music: If the Victoria Inn was allowed to have live music and entertainment Hucclecote parish councillors fear nearby residents would suffer from the noise. At the council meeting Mrs Anne Wjker-Dyson pointed out that there was residential property very close to the inn, on both sides and at the back. Council clerk, David Mills, said there was considerable live entertainment in the area already – at the Pineholt Club, the Flying Machine, the British Legion Club, Cross Hands. ICI Fibres and Hucclecote Community Centre.
But council member David Stapleton was concerned that by not having an entertainment licence the Victoria Inn may be adversely affected to the point of closing. Council Chairman Graham Melville-Smith disagreed and said the place was well patronised, and Mr George MacGregor said the licence would increase the trade. Mr. Melville-Smith said Tewkesbury Borough Council had received objections from residents of Hucclecote and the parish council must support the parishioners.
The Citizen, Thursday 16th May 2024: Heineken is investing £385,000 into the refurbishment of the Victoria [in Hucclecote]. The venue now has a function room and a working skittle alley, a sports room with a new pool table, darts and a state-of-the-art AV system showing TNT and Sky Sports; and a large beer garden. It also has its own darts and pool leagues, bingo nights, weekly karaoke and disco, and hosts regular live music. New licensee, Kirsty Jones said: “The Victoria really needed an upgrade. The investment has brought The Victoria Inn into the 21st century. It has breathed life back into the pub and is attracting new faces by giving people multiple reasons to visit.”
Licensing Details:
Type of licence in 1891: Beerhouse
Owner in 1891: Jaynes & Scholey (free from brewery tie)
Rateable Value in 1903: £51.0s.0d.
Type of licence in 1903: Beerhouse
Owner in 1903: Ind Coope & Co, Burton on Trent
Closing time in 1903: 10pm
Owners in 2005: Punch Taverns
Landlords at the Victoria Inn include:
1891 James Downham
1903 Daniel William Sperry
1927 Frederick James Hawker
1936 J.W.Timms (listed as Ye Old Victoria Inn)
1939 Thomas Maurice Wilce
1957 Hubert Kenneth Richards
1997 Barry Pictor
2003 Peter and Christine Sheeny
2024 Kirsty Jones
