Kington
Built-up area in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.203, -3.03 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 29 56 |
| Population: | 2,626 |
| Dialling code: | 01544 |
Kington is a small market town in north‑west Herefordshire, close to the border with Wales, sitting in the valley of the River Arrow beneath the open ridges of Hergest Ridge and the Black Mountains. Its dramatic countryside makes it a popular base for walkers and birdwatchers and the surrounding hills are crossed by stretches of Offa's Dyke; Hergest Ridge is also known for its musical association with Mike Oldfield’s album of the same name.
Historically a market town with medieval origins, Kington retains a compact high street of Georgian and Victorian buildings and a mix of independent shops, cafés and galleries. The local economy leans on agriculture, tourism and small businesses, and an active community life - with a local museum, markets and seasonal events - gives the town a lively, village‑scale feel within England.
Postcode districts covering Kington
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 16.8 miles27 km
- Newtown 24.6 miles39.5 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Leominster 12 miles19.3 km
- Ludlow 17.7 miles28.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Kington Rural Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Bredward Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lower Harpton Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lyonshall Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Titley Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Knill Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Huntington Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Rodd, Nash and Little Brampton Parish 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Arrow Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Almeley Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Old Radnor Parish 4.3 miles7 km
- Eardisley Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Kington
HR5 3AJ, HR5 3AF, HR5 3DT, HR5 3NQ, HR5 3AR, HR5 3GA, HR5 3EQ, HR5 3UD, HR5 3UE … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 56.8 miles91.5 km
- Cardiff Airport 57.3 miles92.2 km
- Knighton Railway Station 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Bucknell Railway Station 11.2 miles18.1 km
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Schools in Kington
- Kington Primary School Primary
- Lady Hawkins' School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11 miles17.6 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Easton Court Estate 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Clun Forest Forest 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Rotherwas Estate 18.8 miles30.2 km