Welcome to Swainshill

Swainshill is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Hereford, the county town of Herefordshire. Swainshill is a picturesque village that is surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling hills. The village is known for its stunning views and peaceful atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The village of Swainshill has a rich history that dates back to the medieval period. The village was once home to a number of small farms and cottages, which were used to support the local community. Today, many of these historic buildings have been converted into modern homes, but the village still retains much of its original charm and character. Visitors to Swainshill can explore the village's history by visiting the local church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Swainshill is also home to a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a small shop. The village hall is a popular venue for community events and activities, while the pub is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink or a meal. The small shop provides residents with essential supplies and groceries, making it a convenient place to shop for everyday items. Overall, Swainshill is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Herefordshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 0.3°C

Wind: 19.7 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Bernadette Davies	Credenhill Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7DW 01432760408 School Website
Madley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Batstone	Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9PH 01981250241 School Website
Stretton Sugwas C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Davies	Stretton Sugwas Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7AE 01432760282 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
Burghill Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Davies	Burghill Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7RP 01432760240 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
Whitecross Hereford Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Knapp	Three Elms Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0RN 01432376080 School Website
Trinity Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lyndsey Manning	Barricombe Drive Moor Farm Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0NU 01432266268 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 5.25 Miles

Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 11.50 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 17.44 Miles

Abergavenny Station Approach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HS 19.22 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jenkins Chauffeur Hire 01432 351980 2 Huntington Court Cottages, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7RA 3.33 Miles
Ultimate Chauffeurs Ltd 01432 760081 37 Leasown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7SA 3.36 Miles
Central Taxis 01432 279167 Grandstand Business Centre, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9NS 4.35 Miles
Twilite Taxis 01432 358300 19 Blackthorn Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7XU 4.37 Miles
Metro Cabs 01432 233331 7 Dewpond Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9RR 4.58 Miles
Hereford Taxis 01432 343343 2 Perseverance Rd, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9SN 4.78 Miles
Hereford Cabs 01432 272741 21 Prior St, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9LB 4.81 Miles
High Town Taxis 01432 354321 A/Imperial Business Pk/1 Mortimer Rd, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9SP 4.85 Miles
High Town Radio Taxi Group 01432 354321 14 Cattle Market, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9HX 4.87 Miles
Taxi Number 1 01432 343334 77 Stanberrow Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7ND 4.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bishopstone Collection Today available until:14:30 Weekday Last Collection:14:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Madley Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mansell Lacy Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Mansell Gammage No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Clehonger Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tillington Common Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Whitmore Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Yazor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Monnington-On-Wye Collection Today available until:12:30 Weekday Last Collection:12:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Yarsop No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Wormsley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Kingstone Po Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitecross Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Portway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:10:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Westfields Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Credenhill Surgery	16 Meadow Drive Credenhill Hereford HR4 7EF
Hereford Medical Centre	Hereford Medical Centre Credenhill Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7DD
The Surgery Kingstone 01981 250215	The Surgery Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HN
Bobblestock Surgery	Grandstand Road Hereford HR4 9LP
Quay House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	100 Westfaling Street Hereford HR4 0JF

Local Stores

Hereford
Grandstand Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 9LT
01432 278234
Store Website
3.81 miles

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SPAR - College Green
33 - 35 Collge Green
Herefoed
HR1 1HW
01432 274137
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wye Valley Vets Ltd
Beech Business Park Tillington Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9QJ 01432 344338 chrisdixonvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.62 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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 4.62 miles
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Animals Treated
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Belmont Vets Ltd
94 Belmont Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JS 01432 370155 info@belmontvets.co.uk Website 4.89 miles
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Hereford Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Brook Retail Park Commercial Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2BQ 01432 366930 hereford@vets4pets.com Website 5.47 miles
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Animals Treated
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Brookfield Veterinary Practice
1 Old Eign Hill Hampton Park Hereford HR1 1TU 01432 357222 brookfieldvets@hotmail.com Website 6.02 miles
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Belmont Farm And Equine Vets Ltd
Unit 5B Sigeric Business Park Rotherwas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6BQ 01432 351471 farm@bfevets.co.uk Website 6.93 miles

Animals Treated
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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 7.69 miles Queens Wood Off A49

Location what3words fruit.crinkled.refer

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 7.69 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

Location what3words fruit.crinkled.refer

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 18.87 miles

Location what3words showed.walking.overpaid

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 18.92 miles

Location what3words shrimps.riverbed.tacky

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

Location what3words splints.mural.emails

Llanfoist
Walk Along Old Railway Line And Canal Merthyr Rd Gwent Llanfoist Abergavenny NP7 9LR 19.82 miles

Location what3words interval.bluff.podcast

Weather Forecast

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	11.2°C	8.2°C	6.7°C	5.6°C	5.1°C	5.2°C	6°C	6.9°C	7.1°C	5.4°C	4.2°C	4.2°C
Feels Like	8.5°C	4.4°C	2.5°C	1.3°C	1.4°C	2°C	3.9°C	5.3°C	5.7°C	3.8°C	2°C	1.9°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Overcast	Clear
Temp	3.7°C	3.6°C	2.8°C	1.5°C	1°C	2.4°C	5.5°C	6.7°C	6.1°C	4.4°C	1.7°C	2°C
Feels Like	1.5°C	0.8°C	-0.7°C	-2.9°C	-3.7°C	-2°C	1.6°C	2.9°C	2°C	-0.3°C	-3.4°C	-1.7°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Cloudy	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy
Temp	-0.5°C	-2.3°C	-3.6°C	-4.4°C	-4.1°C	-2.5°C	0°C	1.9°C	1.9°C	0°C	-1.3°C	-1.4°C
Feels Like	-6.1°C	-8.9°C	-10.6°C	-11.4°C	-10.8°C	-8.6°C	-5.1°C	-2.4°C	-1.8°C	-3.1°C	-4.9°C	-6.1°C

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