Kington
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.201, -3.036 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 29 56 |
| Population: | 2,626 |
| Dialling code: | 01544 |
Kington is a small market town and parish in Herefordshire in England, lying close to the Welsh border in the valley of the River Arrow. It is visually dominated by nearby hills such as Hergest Ridge and the Black Mountains, which give the area a strong appeal for walkers and riders.
The town keeps a traditional market‑town character with timber‑framed buildings, independent shops and a historic core, and the local economy blends agriculture with tourism and small‑scale crafts. Outdoor recreation along routes like the Offa's Dyke Path, a modest arts and community scene, and a sense of close‑knit rural life are all part of what makes Kington distinctive.
Postcode districts covering Kington
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 17 miles27.3 km
- Newtown 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn 24.9 miles40 km
- Leominster 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Ludlow 17.9 miles28.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Kington Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Kington Rural Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Bredward Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Lower Harpton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Knill Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Lyonshall Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Titley Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Huntington Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Rodd, Nash and Little Brampton Parish 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Old Radnor Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Almeley Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Arrow Ward 4.4 miles7.1 km
Example postcodes in Kington
HR5 3BQ, HR5 3FH, HR5 3EA, HR5 3DB, HR5 3DH, HR5 3HN, HR5 3UA, HR5 3JE, HR5 3BP … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 57.1 miles91.9 km
- Cardiff Airport 57.1 miles92 km
- Knighton Railway Station 9.9 miles16 km
- Knucklas Railway Station 11.3 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 miles17.7 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 18 miles29 km
- Clun Forest Forest 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Easton Court Estate 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Rotherwas Estate 18.9 miles30.5 km