Welcome to Aymestrey

Aymestrey is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated on the River Lugg and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Aymestrey is also known for its connection to the famous poet and writer, Alfred Lord Tennyson, who lived in the village for a short period of time.

One of the main attractions in Aymestrey is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and its unique architecture. Visitors can also explore the nearby Mortimer's Cross, which is a historic battlefield where the Yorkists defeated the Lancastrians in 1461.

Aymestrey is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with many walking and cycling trails in the surrounding countryside. The village is located near the Mortimer Trail, which is a long-distance footpath that runs through the Herefordshire countryside. Visitors can also enjoy fishing in the River Lugg or take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank. Overall, Aymestrey is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Herefordshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 3°C

Feels Like: -2.2°C

Wind: 16.3 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lucton School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr David Bicker-Caarten	Lucton Leominster Leominster HR6 9PN 1568782000 School Website
Wigmore School Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Robert Patterson	Ford Street Wigmore Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9UW 01568770323 School Website
Wigmore Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Patterson	Ford Street Wigmore Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9UN 01568770333 School Website
Shobdon Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Freeman	Shobdon Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9LX 01568708386 School Website
Kingsland C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stewart Debenham	Kingsland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9QN 01568708436 School Website
Luston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Freeman	Westland View Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EA 01568615753 School Website
Orleton C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Breakwell	Orleton Ludlow Herefordshire SY8 4HQ 01568780366 School Website
Leintwardine Endowed Ce Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Gorry	Watling Street Leintwardine Craven Arms Herefordshire SY7 0LL 01547540641 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
Moor Park School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Charlie Minogue	Moor Park Richards Castle Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4DZ 1584872342

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bucknell Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD 6.04 Miles

Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 6.87 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 7.23 Miles

Ludlow Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ 7.75 Miles

Knighton Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT 8.99 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Amber Cars 01568 613423 12 Westland View, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0EA 4.45 Miles
Advanced Private Hire 01568 611111 38 Farmeadow Rd, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9AB 6.04 Miles
Priory Cars 01568 612145 Kings Thorne, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8RS 6.17 Miles
Leominster Taxis 01568 616964 Barons Cross Rd, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8RS 6.17 Miles
Airport Taxis Transfers 01547 560205 West Lodge, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8DQ 6.49 Miles
Goldline Taxis Llp 01568 611100 7C Church St, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8NE 6.53 Miles
Prestige Travel 01568 615953 12 Wigmore St, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8PJ 6.68 Miles
Garrods Taxis 01544 267220 Broad St, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AF 6.74 Miles
Minster Taxis 01568 620300 20 Caswell Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AZ 6.89 Miles
Leominster Taxis 01568 616964 23 St Botolphs Green, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8ER 7.13 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Yatton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Amestry Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leinthall Earles Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ford Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wigmore Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lucton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mortimers Cross Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sy8 Leinthall Starkes Ludlow Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Easthampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deerford Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welshmans Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Adforton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Yarpole Po Collection Today available until:15:15 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Mortimer Medical Prac 01568 708214	The Mortimer Medical Prac Croase Orchard Surgery Kingsland, Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9QL
Orleton Surgery 01584 831300	Millbrook Way Orelton Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4HW
Leintwardine 01547 540355	The Surgery Jay Lane Leintwardine Shropshire SY7 0LG
Westfield Surgery 01568 612229	The Health Centre Westfield Walk Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8HD
Ryeland Surgery 01568 614141	The Marches Surgery Westfield Walk Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8HD

Local Stores

Leominster
Dishley Street
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8PX
01568 616474
Store Website
6.55 miles

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SPAR - Griffiths Garage
Griffiths Garage
High Street
Leintwardine
SY7 0JZ
01547 540223
Store Website
4.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mortimer Equine Vets Ltd
The Hay Barn Lynch Court Erdisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9AR 07979 220721 rowena@mortimerequinevets.co.uk 5.30 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Leominster/ Marches Veterinary Group
Ryelands Road Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8PN 01568 612266 leominster@medivet.co.uk Website 6.58 miles

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Poultry Health Services
Unit A1 Burnside Court Brunel Rd Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LX 01568 610 343 hereford@poultryhealthservices.com 7.34 miles

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Marches Farm Vets
Office 4 Flexplace Leominster Brunel Road Leominsster Herefordshire HR6 0LX office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk 7.34 miles

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Medivet Ludlow / Marches Veterinary Group
Corve Veterinary Surgery Coronation Avenue Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1DN 01584 877877 ludlow@medivet.co.uk Website 7.75 miles

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Teme Vets Ltd
The Casemill Temeside Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1JW 01584 872147 ludlow@temevets.co.uk Website 7.77 miles
Amenities
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.24 miles

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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 5.77 miles

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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 6.58 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

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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 7.39 miles

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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 10.73 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

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Queens Wood
Good Paths Flat In Parts Some Hills, Cafe And Toilets On Site. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Leominster Lancashire 10.73 miles Queens Wood Off A49

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	2.8°C	2.2°C	0.7°C	-1.5°C	-3.2°C	-2.7°C	-0.3°C	1.8°C	2.4°C	1.6°C	-1°C	0.1°C

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