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Postcode: HR5 | code search
Population: 3000
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Kington Festival – ‘Miss Kington 1970’

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Kington is an historic market town on the English/Welsh border and was originally referred to as 'Chingtune' in the Domesday Book of 1086. Before the Industrial Revolution, Kington owed its importance to its agricultural base and its strategic line of communication between England and Wales. Today Kington is an ideal touring centre to explore both England and Wales, whether on foot or by car. There are many varied opportunities for walking including the Mortimer Trail, from Kington-Ludlow. The town possesses a most attractive riverside recreation ground which houses the town's cricket club and is the venue for many local outdoor events, the Golf Club's 18-hole course on Bradnor Hill is said to be the highest in England and Wales, over 390 meters above sea level. St. Mary's Church stands high on a hill overlooking Kington and visitors approaching from the town enter the churchyard through an elegant 18th century lych gate.

Kington could be the start of your exploration of the Black and White Village Trail, a circular route of forty miles which can be joined at any point. It features the unspoilt villages of north-west Herefordshire each unique in character but all containing fine examples of timber framed buildings. (A detailed guide can be obtained from any of the Herefordshire Tourist Information Centres). Population 3,000

Attraction

Hergest Croft Gardens

Camping

Fleece Meadow Caravan & Camping Site

Classes

Food - Green Cuisine

Conference Centre

Penrhos Court
The Colloquy

Dentist

Kington Dental Access Centre

Doctor

The Surgery

Golf Club

Kington

Market

Kington Country Market
Kington Open Market

Pub and Bar

Old Fogey
Olde Tavern
Queens Head
Stagg Inn and Restaurant

Restaurant

Olde Tavern
Rhydspence Inn
Stagg Inn and Restaurant

Self-Catering

Little Upcott
National Trust Cottages

Solicitor

Ann E Davies & Davies

E Smith & Co

Venue

Penrhos Court

Sports Clubs

Kington CC (Cricket)
Kington Town (Amateur Football)

Shops

T J Morgan & Son
George's
Organic Revolution
The Chocolate Box
Glyn Slade-Jones
Paul Lewis Family Butchers
Janes Parlour
Upper Holme Farm Shop
Lyonshall Nurseries & Garden Centre
Bopsom & Son
Scotts Opticians Ltd
C W Coates

Antiques

Number 47

Places to Stay near Kington

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The Boot Inn (0.93 miles)

The Boot Inn
Welcome to The Boot Inn, awarded AA 4 Gold Stars - only given to 10% of AA recognised establishments and Worcestershire Pub of the year 2009/10 A family run traditional Country Coaching Inn, parts ... more | visit website
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Flyford Arms (1.01 miles)

Flyford Arms

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The Flyford is an independent family run inn, that is situated midway between Worcester and Stratford Upon Avon on the A422. The Flyford Arms offers a bar and dining areas ... more

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Daisy Cottage at Rous Lench Court (2.51 miles)

Daisy Cottage at Rous Lench Court

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Set in the grounds of impressive Rous Lench Court, where Oliver Cromwell dined before going into battle with Charles II, these two delightful cottages have been created ... more

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Bants Inn (3.47 miles)

Bants Inn

We are a 16th Century English Country Inn on a former medieval anglo saxon site, we are situated in the middle of the Worcesteshire Countryside within easy reach of Stratford, Malverns, Cotswolds
We offer true English ... more | visit website

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Little Knighton Farm (3.50 miles)

Little Knighton Farm
Standing in 15 acres on the Warwickshire/Worcestershire borders, Little Knighton Farm is a Grade II listed farmhouse in a charming rural setting. Ideal central location for Stratford, Warwick and Worcester and many other places ... more | visit website
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The Steps Guest House (3.55 miles)

The Steps Guest House
Bed and Breakfast accommodation close to Redditch, Droitwich Spa, Stratford, Worcester and the Vale of Evesham.

Jenny and Ivor Mason invite you to visit their lovely Victorian B & B, located conveniently in the High Street ... more | visit website
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Queens Head (4.98 miles)

Queens Head
This traditional Inn offers excellent value Bed & Breakfast accommodation combined with a welcoming bar and home cooked food. Located close to the River Avon, The Queens Head Inn enjoys a quiet village location in ... more | visit website
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Vine Cottage (5.08 miles)

Vine Cottage
This lovely timbered cottage is situated in the heart of the old village of Astwood Bank, near Redditch, Worcestershire. In the cosy, comfortable surroundings of our oak-beamed dining room you can ease into your day with ... more | visit website
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Corner Cottage Bed and Breakfast (5.10 miles)

Corner Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Marilyn and Alan welcome you to their charming period Bed and Breakfast Cottage built in 1867. This beautiful cottage is set in the pristine village of Astwood Bank. They have lived in the village of ... more | visit website
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Arrow Mill Hotel (5.71 miles)

Arrow Mill Hotel

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Arrow Mill is a 3 star property located in the heart of rural Warwickshire, positioned directly oposite Ragley Hall, close to Junction 15 of the M40 and nearby Stratford upon ... more

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