Welcome to Aston

Aston is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Lugg, which flows through the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Aston has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as having a church and a mill. The church, dedicated to St. Giles, is a Grade II listed building and dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including a 17th-century farmhouse and a 19th-century schoolhouse.

Despite its small size, Aston has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a pub, The Crown Inn, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. There is also a village hall, which hosts a range of events, including concerts, plays, and community meetings. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 13.3°C

Feels Like: 11.9°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School Details
Gorsley Goffs Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Diana Atkinson
Gorsley
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7SE
01989720321
School Website
Lea C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Diana Atkinson
Lea
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7JY
01989750296
School Website
Hope Brook C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Stephanie Severn
Church Road
Longhope
Gloucestershire
GL17 0LL
01452830558
School Website
Newent Community School And Sixth Form Centre
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Dawn Burke
Watery Lane
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1QF
01531820550
School Website
Glebe Infants School
Foundation School
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Tony Larner
Glebe Way
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1BL
01531820700
School Website
Picklenash Junior School
Foundation School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Tony Larner
Ross Road
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1BG
01531820589
School Website
Huntley Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs E Curtis
Ross Road
Huntley
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL19 3EX
01452830510
School Website
Weston Under Penyard C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Beth Stevens
School Lane
Weston-Under-Penyard
Ross On Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7PA
01989563933
School Website
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Kathryn Oshun
Hawker Hill
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0BS
01594542240
School Website
Dene Magna School
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Stephen Brady
Abenhall Road
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0DU
01594542370
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ledbury
The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR
9.39 Miles
Gloucester
Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE
9.95 Miles
Colwall
Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN
12.66 Miles
Stonehouse
Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW
13.77 Miles
Lydney
Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW
13.85 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bentley Chauffeur Drive
01989 750140
Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX
2.42 Miles
Leadon Vale Taxis
01531 822465
Culver Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1DB
2.60 Miles
Keith's Kars
01452 830213
Main Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DZ
3.59 Miles
Simons Taxi
01989 568629
63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB
5.15 Miles
S R Taxis
01989 566246
5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN
5.22 Miles
Alans Taxis
01989 563297
A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE
5.29 Miles
A1 Daztaxis
01989 768738
Highways Gray Tree, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HY
5.37 Miles
Somerville Private Hire
01531 552001
Heather Bank, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JE
5.57 Miles
Mikes Taxis
01989 567738
6 Blackthorn Cl, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JT
5.67 Miles
Alan's Airport Services
01989 564851
8 Watling Street, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5UF
5.78 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Aston Ingham
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Mill Lane
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Bevans Hill
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston Crews
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliffords Mesne
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luxtree Farm
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilcot
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Court
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gorsley
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Boulsdon Croft
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roadmaker
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lea
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Linton
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper End
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Holts Health Centre
01531 820689
The Holts Health Centre
Watery Lane
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1BA
Mitcheldean Surgery
01594 542270
Mitcheldean Surgery
Brook Street
Mitcheldean
Gloucestershire
GL17 0AU
Drybrook Surgery
01594 542239
The Surgery
Drybrook
Gloucestershire
GL17 9JE
Alton Street Surgery
01989 563646
Alton Street Surgery
Alton Street
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5AB
Pendeen Surgery
01989 763535
Pendeen Surgery
Kent Avenue
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5AH
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Local Stores

Newent
Market Square
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1PS
01531 828137
Store Website
2.68 miles
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SPAR - Newent
1 Broad Street
Newent
GL18 1AQ
01531 820217
Store Website
2.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millpark Veterinary Centre
Cleeve Mill Business Park
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1AZ
01531 820258
millparkvetsnewent@yahoo.co.uk
Website
3.15 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Equines

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Bristol Veterinary Centre T/A Vets Barn
Harts Barn Farm
Longhope
Gloucestershire
GL17 0QD
01452 830086
longhope@vetsbarn.co.uk
Website
3.16 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Equines

Small Mammals

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Chaseview Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Hildersley
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7NJ
01989 562251
info@chaseviewvets.co.uk
Website
4.59 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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Poultry

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Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road
Ross-On-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 5RS
01989 564687
reception@vinetreevets.co.uk
5.62 miles
Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

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Dogs

Equines

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Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road
Cinderford
Gloucestershire
GL14 2PL
01594 826688
forest@petsbarn.co.uk
Website
6.14 miles
Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Soulmate Vet Rehab
Unit 7
Staunton Court Business Park
Ledbury Road
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL19 3QS
Website
6.93 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

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Local Dog Walks

Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland.
2 Braceland Cottages
Braceland
Coleford
GL16 7NP
10.15 miles

Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.
Location
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Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages
Hollybush
Ledbury
Lancashire
HR8 1EU
10.18 miles

Grid Ref: So 760380 From Welland Take The B4208 South Towards Gloucester. You Enter The Open Area Of Castlemorton Common. At The End Of This Straight Section Of Road Turn Right- If You Pass A Pub You Have Gone Too Far. Carry Along Narrow Track For 3/4 Mile
Location
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Haresfield Beacon
There Are Several Routes You Can Take Once At The Beacon. You Can Either Walk Across The Fields To The Viewing Point, This Walk Is Fairly Flat. You Can Also Walk In The Woods Which Has Several Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Easy Pace To A Longer Hilly Path.
Haresfield Ln
11.48 miles

Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take
Location
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Edge Valley Of Gloucester
A Walk Through The Woods Along The Side Of A Spur In The Valley Of Gloucester. Established Tracks Available But Always Best To Create Your Own.
Cotswold Way
Stroud
GL6 6PR
13.24 miles

Location
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Painswick Beacon
Beautiful Walk With Stunning Views. You Do Need To Be Mindful Of The Golfers, Who Are Very Tolerant Of The Odd Dog Who Wants To Chase The Ball.
Painswick Beacon
Painswick
13.46 miles

Location
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Coaley Peak
A Circular Dog Walk At Coaley Peak Viewpoint, Offering Fantastic Views At The Beginning Of The Walk. The Walk Starts At A Picnic Site, Ideal As A Start Or End-Point To This 3-Mile Walk.
GL10 3TP
15.08 miles

From Stroud, Take The B4066 Heading South. Go Through Selsley And Remain On The Road Until You See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Right To 'Picnic Area / Viewpoint / Nympsfield Long Barrow'.
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