Avenbury
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.167, -2.512 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 65 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01886 (Bromyard) |
The small civil parish of Avenbury in Herefordshire, England lies in gently rolling farmland a short distance from Bromyard. It is best known for the earthworks of a deserted medieval village and the partially ruined church and churchyard that mark the old settlement, set among hedgerows, meadows and stretches of pasture beside the River Frome.
Today the area is quiet and largely agricultural, with scattered farms, cider orchards and mixed livestock; local life tends to revolve around nearby market towns rather than village services, giving a close‑knit rural feel. The historic remains and peaceful lanes attract walkers and local historians interested in Herefordshire’s rural past.
Postcode districts covering Avenbury
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 25 miles40.2 km
- Worcester 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Hereford 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Kidderminster 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Bromsgrove 22.3 miles36 km
- Great Malvern 9 miles14.5 km
- Droitwich Spa 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Evesham 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Tewkesbury 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Bishop's Cleeve 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Churchdown 24.7 miles39.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Bromyard West Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Bromyard Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Bromyard and Winslow Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stoke Lacy Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Linton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Stanford Bishop Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Norton Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Bishop's Frome Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Little Cowarne Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Acton Beauchamp Parish 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bishops Frome & Cradley Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Brockhampton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Avenbury
HR7 4JY, HR7 4SP, HR7 4SS, HR7 4QX, HR7 4EZ, HR7 4JX, HR7 4LA, HR7 4LD, HR7 4RX … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 37.9 miles60.9 km
- Bristol Airport 54.9 miles88.4 km
- Malvern Link Railway Station 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Colwall Railway Station 8.9 miles14.3 km
Hotels near Avenbury Ad
- The Falcon Hotel 2 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn 4 miles6.5 km
- Alexander Park Resort 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Baiting House 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Cotford Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 8.7 miles14 km
- Halfway House 4 9.9 miles16 km
- Colwall Park - Hotel, Bar & Restaurant 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf; Bw Premier Collection 4 9 miles14.5 km
- The Feathers Hotel, Ledbury, Herefordshire 4 9.8 miles15.8 km
Local points of interest
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 9.9 miles16 km
- Witley Court Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 11.5 miles18.4 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Easton Court Estate 11.5 miles18.6 km
- University of Worcester University 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Rotherwas Estate 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.3 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 12.1 miles19.4 km