King's Thorn
Built-up area in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.984, -2.724 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 50 31 |
King's Thorn is a small hamlet in rural Herefordshire, England, tucked into the county’s rolling lanes, hedgerows and orchards. Like much of Herefordshire it has an agricultural character - cider apples, livestock and mixed farms feature on the surrounding land - and a scattering of traditional timber‑framed cottages and red‑brick buildings give the place a quietly historic feel.
The name hints at a local landmark or boundary thorn and the settlement’s history is tied to parish‑level life rather than any grand estate; community life typically centres on village events, the local church or hall and nearby market towns for shops and services. Its quiet roads and footpaths make it popular with walkers and anyone looking for a peaceful base in the county’s rural landscape.
Postcode districts covering King's Thorn
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Hereford 5 miles8.1 km
- Great Malvern 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Pontypool 24 miles38.6 km
- Tewkesbury 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Chepstow 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Brynmawr 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Abergavenny 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Churchdown 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Cinderford 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Abertillery 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Leominster 16.8 miles27 km
Neighbouring places
- Little Birch Parish 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Aconbury Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Much Birch Parish 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Callow Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Dewsall Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Much Dewchurch Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Llandinabo Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Dinedor Hill Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Llanwarne Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Haywood Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Little Dewchurch Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Grafton Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in King's Thorn
HR2 8AY, HR2 8AR, HR2 8AX, HR2 8HH, HR2 8AJ, HR2 8BB, HR2 8AU, HR2 8AN, HR2 8AP … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 41.6 miles66.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 48.5 miles78 km
- Hereford Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Ledbury Railway Station 13.4 miles21.5 km
Hotels near King's Thorn Ad
- Pilgrim Hotel 3 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Castle House Hotel 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Aylestone Court Hotel 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Royal Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Alexander Park Resort 4 9.9 miles15.9 km
- The Kings Head Hotel 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
- The Godwins 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Green Dragon Hotel 4.9 miles8 km
- Old Court Hotel & Apartments 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Shepherds Gate at the Royal Oak Much Marcle 9.9 miles16 km
Local points of interest
- Harewood Estate 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Rotherwas Estate 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Grace Dieu Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Flaxley Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Forest of Dean Forest 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 16.8 miles27 km
- Cuckoo Wood Forest 16.8 miles27.1 km