Welcome to Kington

Kington is a small town located in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Forest of Dean and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore. One of the most notable is the 12th-century St. Mary's Church, which features a stunning Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower.

Kington is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities throughout the year that bring residents together. One of the most popular is the Kington Festival, which takes place every summer and features live music, food stalls, and a funfair. There are also regular farmers' markets and craft fairs, where visitors can sample local produce and handmade goods.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Kington is a great place to visit. The town is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are many walking and cycling routes to explore. The nearby Forest of Dean is a popular destination for nature lovers, with its ancient woodlands, wildlife, and stunning scenery. There are also several parks and gardens in and around Kington, including the beautiful Lydney Park Gardens, which are open to the public during the summer months.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 7.9°C

Feels Like: 7.2°C

Wind: 3.6 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Lady Hawkins School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Jennings
Park View
Kington
Herefordshire
HR5 3AR
01544230441
School Website
Kington Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Emma Bretherton
Mill Street
Kington
Herefordshire
HR5 3AL
01544230363
School Website
Almeley Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matthew Maund
Almeley
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR3 6LH
01544327267
School Website
Eardisley C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Bridget Knight
Eardisley
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR3 6NS
01544327262
School Website
Clifford Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Sarah Scourfield
Clifford
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR3 5HA
01497831202
School Website
Pembridge C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Robert Hollis
Bearwood Lane
Pembridge
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9EA
01544388366
School Website
Shobdon Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mary Freeman
Shobdon
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9LX
01568708386
School Website
Staunton On Wye Endowed Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Joanna Davies
School Lane
Staunton-On-Wye
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 7LT
01981500331
School Website
Weobley Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Stephen Warrell
Burton Wood
Weobley
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 8ST
01544318273
School Website
Weobley High School
Community School
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Dean Williams
Burton Wood
Weobley
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 8ST
01544318159
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Knighton
Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT
10.02 Miles
Dolau
Station Road, Dolau, Powys, LD1 5TG
10.24 Miles
Llanbister Road
Llanbister Road, Near Llangynllo, Powys, LD1 5UW
10.83 Miles
Knucklas
Glyndwr, Knucklas, Powys, LD7 1PN
11.11 Miles
Llangynllo
[Un-Named Lane], Near Llangynllo, Powys, LD7 1SY
11.30 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Taxi Us Transfers
07760 456324
Gypsy Castle/Hay On Wye, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG
1.32 Miles
Radnor And Kington Taxies
01547 560205
Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3DL
2.05 Miles
Radnor And Kington Taxies
01547 560205
Lower House, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2SA
3.67 Miles
Garrods Taxis
01544 267220
Broad St, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AF
5.92 Miles
Access Taxis
01544 267739
Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH
6.91 Miles
Better Travel
07813 255991
10 Milbank, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2EH
6.91 Miles
Knighton Taxis
01547 528165
The Dingle, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1LD
9.61 Miles
Pro Cabs
01597 822877
Farleigh/Beaufort Rd, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5EE
13.02 Miles
Advanced Private Hire
01568 611111
38 Farmeadow Rd, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9AB
13.11 Miles
Martini Taxi's
01597 823690
Dyffryn Rd, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6AN
13.35 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lower Hergest
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Mahollam
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Cutterbach Lane
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Floodgates
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Ld8 Burlingjobb Presteigne Knighton
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The Wych
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Ld8 Dolyhir Walton Presteigne Knighton
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Park Avenue
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Bradnor
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The Square
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Ld8 Old Radnor Presteigne Knigthon
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Huntington
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Kington Po
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Gladestry
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Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Headbrook
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Kington Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Eardisley Road
Kington
HR5 3EA
Kington Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Eardisley Road
Kington
HR5 3EA
Kington Medical Practice
01544 230302
The Surgery
Eardisley Road
Kington
Herefordshire
HR5 3EA
Weobley & Staunton On Wye Surgeries
01544 318472
The Surgery
Gadbridge Road
Weobley
Herefordshire
HR4 8SN
The Staunton-On-Wye Surgery
01981 500227
Staunton On Wye
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 7LT
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Local Stores

Kington
Crabtree Road
Kington
Herefordshire
HR5 3UD
01544 230190
Store Website
1.99 miles
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SPAR - Kington
38-39
Church Street
Kington
HR5 3BQ
01544 230147
Store Website
1.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Arrowfield Veterinary Practice Ltd
Butt'S Meadow
Hatton Gardens
Kington
Herefordshire
HR5 3DD
01544 230567
admin@arrowfieldvets.co.uk
Website
2.42 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Hay Veterinary Group Llp
Greenfields
Forest Road
Hay-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR3 5FA
01497 820863
contact@hayvets.co.uk
Website
9.32 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Camelids

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Equines

Exotic/Wild

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Mortimer Equine Vets Ltd
The Hay Barn
Lynch Court
Erdisland
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9AR
07979 220721
rowena@mortimerequinevets.co.uk
9.44 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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Hafren Veterinary Group
Knighton Surgery
Ludlow Road
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1HP
01547 528292
knighton@hafrenvets.co.uk
Website
9.81 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
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Outside office hours - to contact the emergency service phone 01547 528292
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Closed 12:30-1:30. Out of hours emergency please phone 01547 528292
Hafren Veterinary Group Limited
1 Station Road
Knighton
Powys
LD7 1BU
01547 529600/01597 528292
knightonsmallanimals@hafrenvets.co.uk
Website
9.96 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01547 528292 for the emergency service.
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Hafren Veterinary Group
Taylors Garage
Cross Gates
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 6RE
01597 851500
crossgates@hafrenvets.co.uk
Website
11.91 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Deer

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Poultry

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Outside office hours please phone 01597 851500 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01597 851500 for the emergency service.
Wed08:3017:00
Outside office hours please phone 01597 851500 for the emergency service.
Thu08:3017:00
Outside office hours please phone 01597 851500 for the emergency service.
Fri08:3017:00
Outside office hours please phone 01597 851500 for the emergency service.
Sat08:3012:30
Outside office hours please phone 01597 851500 for the emergency service.
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Outside office hours please phone 01597 851500 for the emergency service.
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Local Dog Walks

Queens Wood
Good Paths Flat In Parts Some Hills, Cafe And Toilets On Site.
Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum
Leominster
Lancashire
15.34 miles

Queens Wood Off A49
Location
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Queens Wood Leominster
A Nice Walk For Both Kids And Dogs. Different Routes To Take With A View Point Connecting A Few Routes Together.
Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum
Lancashire
15.34 miles

Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.
Location
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Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns.
Wigmore Rd
Ludlow
Lancashire
SY8 2HG
15.63 miles

Location
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Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement.
B4361
Lancashire
17.36 miles

Location
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Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement.
Lancashire
SY8 2HD
18.06 miles

Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.
Location
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Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front.
13 Dinham
Lancashire
18.90 miles

Location
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