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 miles
- Newtown 24.6 miles
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 24.9 miles
- Leominster 12 miles
- Ludlow 17.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kington Rural Parish 0.8 miles
- Bredward Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Lower Harpton Parish 2.2 miles
- Lyonshall Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Titley Parish 2.6 miles
- Knill Parish 2.6 miles
- Huntington Parish 3.9 miles
- Rodd, Nash and Little Brampton Parish 3.9 miles
- Arrow Ward 4.1 miles
- Almeley Parish 4.1 miles
- Old Radnor Parish 4.3 miles
- Eardisley Built-up area 4.5 miles
Example postcodes in Kington
HR5 3DH, HR5 3BP, HR5 3BB, HR5 3BT, HR5 3AR, HR5 3BN, HR5 3GA, HR5 3DX, HR5 3BU … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 56.8 miles
- Cardiff Airport 57.3 miles
- Knighton Railway Station 9.8 miles
- Bucknell Railway Station 11.2 miles
Hotels in Kington Ad
Schools in Kington
- Kington Primary School Primary
- Lady Hawkins' School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 11 miles
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 11.2 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 15.6 miles
- Edgar Street Stadium 16.5 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 16.7 miles
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 17.2 miles
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 17.8 miles
- Easton Court Estate 18.5 miles
- Clun Forest Forest 18.7 miles
- Rotherwas Estate 18.8 miles