Welcome to Risbury

Risbury is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the county, close to the border with Worcestershire. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The River Frome runs through the village, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors and residents alike.

The village of Risbury has a long and interesting history. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and has been inhabited for thousands of years. There are several historic buildings in the village, including the 12th-century St. Mary's Church and the 16th-century Risbury Court. The village also has a strong agricultural heritage, with many farms and smallholdings still operating in the area.

Despite its small size, Risbury has a strong sense of community. There is a village hall which hosts regular events and activities, including a weekly farmers' market. The village also has a pub, The Crown Inn, which serves traditional pub food and local ales. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse riding in the surrounding countryside. Overall, Risbury is a charming and peaceful village, perfect for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 13.3°C

Feels Like: 11.7°C

Wind: 11.4 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School Details
Stoke Prior Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matt Lewis
Stoke Prior
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 0ND
01568760207
School Website
St Michael's Cofe Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Michele Lewis
Bodenham
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 3JU
1568797241
School Website
Pencombe C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Orton
Pencombe
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4SH
01885400255
School Website
Bredenbury Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Martin Farmer
Bredenbury
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4TF
1885483253
Leominster Primary School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Helen Lynch And Rees
Hereford Road
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8JU
01568616919
School Website
Earl Mortimer College And Sixth Form Centre
Community School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Alison Banner
South Street
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8JJ
01568613221
School Website
Cambian Hereford School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Vickie Wilton
Coningsby Road
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8LL
1568620443
School Website
Kimbolton St James C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Adam Breakwell
Kimbolton
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 0HQ
01568612691
School Website
Westfield School
Community Special School
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Ms Nicki Gilbert
Ryeland's Road
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8NZ
01568613147
School Website
Marden Primary Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Elizabeth Orton
Marden
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 3EW
01432880208
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leominster
Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR
3.89 Miles
Hereford
Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB
9.23 Miles
Ludlow
Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ
12.71 Miles
Ledbury
The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR
14.21 Miles
Colwall
Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN
15.01 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Leominster Taxis
01568 616964
23 St Botolphs Green, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8ER
3.81 Miles
Minster Taxis
01568 620300
20 Caswell Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AZ
3.90 Miles
Prestige Travel
01568 615953
12 Wigmore St, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8PJ
4.20 Miles
Goldline Taxis Llp
01568 611100
7C Church St, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8NE
4.24 Miles
Airport Taxis Transfers
01547 560205
West Lodge, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8DQ
4.30 Miles
Priory Cars
01568 612145
Kings Thorne, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8RS
4.89 Miles
Leominster Taxis
01568 616964
Barons Cross Rd, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8RS
4.89 Miles
Tenbury Taxis
01885 410444
The Barn, Tenbury, Worcestershire, WR15 8PZ
5.00 Miles
Advanced Private Hire
01568 611111
38 Farmeadow Rd, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9AB
5.14 Miles
Frome Private Hire Cars
01885 482456
8 Ashfield Way, Bromyard, Herefordshire, HR7 4BF
6.09 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fords Bridge
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Esso Garage
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Bodenham Po
Weekday Last Collection:15:15
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Colaba
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Lane
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maund Bryan
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Hope-Under-Dinmore Village
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dinmore Station
Weekday Last Collection:14:45
Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Brierley
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pencombe Po
Weekday Last Collection:15:15
Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Queens Wood
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lower Hope
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Leominster Sorting Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:30
Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Bredenbury Primary School
Weekday Last Collection:14:30
Saturday Last Collection:07:15
South Street
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
The Bodenham Surgery
01568 797000
Brockington Road
Bodenham
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 3LR
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
Nunwell Surgery
01885 483412
Nunwell Surgery
10 Pump Street
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4BZ
The Mortimer Medical Prac
01568 708214
The Mortimer Medical Prac
Croase Orchard Surgery
Kingsland, Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 9QL
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Local Stores

Leominster
Dishley Street
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8PX
01568 616474
Store Website
4.24 miles
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SPAR - Leominster
SPAR
3 - 5 Bargates
Dishley Street
Leominster
HR6 8EX
01568 613937
Store Website
4.3 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Eye Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Marlbrook
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 0PH
01568 616616
info@eyevetclinic.co.uk
Website
2.54 miles
Amenities
Disabled public access

Referrals only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Herefordshire Equine
Unit 16, Bodenham Enterprise Park
The Moor
Bodenham
Herefordshire
HR1 3HT
07387 267473
office@herefordshireequine.co.uk
Website
2.62 miles
Animals Treated
Equines

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

Cattle

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep/Goats

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

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

Camelids

Cats

Cattle

Dogs

Equines

Exotic/Wild

Pigs

Sheep/Goats

Small Mammals

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Belmont Farm And Equine Vets Ltd
Unit 1 Porthouse Industrial Estate
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4NS
01885 488440
6.39 miles
Animals Treated
Camelids

Cattle

Equines

Sheep/Goats

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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
3.46 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
3.46 miles

Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.
Location
what3words
fruit.crinkled.refer
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
10.68 miles

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
11.91 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
12.37 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
12.46 miles

Location
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