Welcome to Old Forge

Old Forge is a charming village located in the heart of Herefordshire, England. The village is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The village is home to a small community of friendly locals who are always happy to welcome visitors and share their knowledge of the area.

One of the main attractions in Old Forge is the historic blacksmith's forge, which has been in operation for over 200 years. Visitors can watch the skilled blacksmiths at work, creating beautiful pieces of metalwork using traditional techniques. The forge also offers workshops and classes for those who want to learn the art of blacksmithing themselves.

In addition to the forge, Old Forge is also home to several quaint shops and cafes, where visitors can sample local produce and handmade crafts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an active adventure, Old Forge has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ewyas Harold Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Laura Wallace	Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EY 01981240432 School Website
Kingstone High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lee Butler	Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HJ 01981250224 School Website
Kingstone And Thruxton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Elissa Vigus	Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HJ 01981250338 School Website
The Steiner Academy Hereford Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mr Kate Andrews	Much Dewchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8DL 01981540221 School Website
Clehonger C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Grace Sage	Gosmore Road Clehonger Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9SN 01981250218 School Website
Much Birch C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bernadette Davies	Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HL 01981540254 School Website
Madley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Batstone	Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9PH 01981250241 School Website
Garway Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Julie Jones	Garway Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8RQ 01600750273 School Website
St Weonard's Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Taylor	Mount Way St Weonards Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8NU 1981580352 School Website
The Hereford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Stoppard	Marlbrook Road Redhill Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7NG 01432373570 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 7.92 Miles

Abergavenny Station Approach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HS 13.36 Miles

Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 17.88 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 17.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jerry's Private Hire 01981 580359 Glendower House, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8EZ 3.76 Miles
City Cars 07889 611292 Croftbank, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8AL 4.28 Miles
Twilite Taxis 01432 358300 19 Blackthorn Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7XU 5.77 Miles
Taxi 4 U 01432 341234 7 Quicksetts, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7PP 6.29 Miles
Taxi Number 1 01432 343334 77 Stanberrow Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7ND 6.37 Miles
Wyvern Taxis 01432 277777 3 The Pastures Lower Bullingham, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6EU 6.86 Miles
Just Airports 07966 150156 3 The Pastures Lower Bullingha, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6EU 6.86 Miles
High Town Radio Taxi Group 01432 354321 14 Cattle Market, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9HX 7.45 Miles
Facebookcabs 07900 427917 Saint Peter's Square, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2PG 7.48 Miles
Jenkins Chauffeur Hire 01432 351980 2 Huntington Court Cottages, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7RA 7.49 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Allensmore Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Pontrilas Po Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kingstone Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ewyas Harold Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wormelow Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clehonger Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Madley Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Weonards Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Supermarket Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Oval Po Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Longtown Po Collection Today available until:15:30 Weekday Last Collection:15:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Putson Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Springfield Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tower Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Oak No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Golden Valley Practice 01981 240320	The Surgery Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EU
The Surgery Kingstone 01981 250215	The Surgery Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HN
Much Birch Surgery 01981 540310	The Surgery Much Birch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 8HT
Belmont Medical Centre 01432 354366	Belmont Medical Centre Eastholme Ave, Belmont Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7XT
Ross Road Surgery 01432 351126	Ross Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7RL

Local Stores

Holme Lacy Road
77-79 Holme Lacy Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 6DF
01432 378242
Store Website
6.88 miles

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SPAR - College Green
33 - 35 Collge Green
Herefoed
HR1 1HW
01432 274137
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Poultry Health Services
Herriot House Howton Pontrilas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0BG 01981 241320 hereford@poultryhealthservices.com Website 1.49 miles

Animals Treated
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The Laurels Veterinary Group
Pontrilas Road Ewyas Harold Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0EL 01981 240333 manager@laurelsvets.com Website 3.13 miles
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A P Vet
Bryngwyn Lodge Wormelow Herefordshire HR2 8EQ 01432 345689 iris@ap-vet.co.uk Website 3.68 miles

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Belmont Vets Ltd
94 Belmont Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JS 01432 370155 info@belmontvets.co.uk Website 6.71 miles
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Paterson Equine Clinic Ltd
Weaven Villa Little Dewchcurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6QB 01432 800832 thevetsoffice@gmail.com Website 6.88 miles

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The Laurels Veterinary Group
The Laurels Veterinary Centre 4 Ryelands Street Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0LA 01432 354433 manager@laurelsvets.com Website 7.22 miles
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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 13.61 miles Queens Wood Off A49

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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 13.61 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

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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 13.81 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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Llanfoist
Walk Along Old Railway Line And Canal Merthyr Rd Gwent Llanfoist Abergavenny NP7 9LR 14.15 miles

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Pontymoile Canal Basin
A Lovely Walk Around The Canal Basin And Along The Monmouthshire To Brecon Canal 1 Fountain Rd Pontymoile Pontypool NP4 8ET 21.00 miles

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Cwmbran Boating Lake
A Walk Around The Beautiful Boating Lake At Llanyrafon, Cwmbran. 1 Bryngwyn Rd Pontypool NP4 6ET 21.07 miles

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