Norton Canon
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.124, -2.916 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 37 47 |
| Dialling code: | 01544 (Kington) |
Norton Canon is a small rural village and civil parish in Herefordshire, set in rolling farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes typical of the county. It sits within easy reach of market towns such as Leominster and Hereford, making it a quiet residential spot for farmers and commuters alike, and a pleasant base for country walks and enjoying river valleys and woodlands nearby.
Historically the settlement has medieval roots and retains a small cluster of older cottages and a parish church, while the local economy remains largely agricultural with some diversification into small businesses and tourism. Social life tends to be close-knit, centred on village events and the hall or church activities, and the area is valued for its tranquillity, landscape and traditional West Country character.
Postcode districts covering Norton Canon
Most populated places nearby
- Hereford 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Abergavenny 21.2 miles34.1 km
- Leominster 10 miles16.1 km
- Ross-on-Wye 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Ludlow 19 miles30.6 km
- Monmouth 23 miles36.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Yazor Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Staunton on Wye Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Sarnesfield Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Letton Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Kinnersley Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Mansell Gamage Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Brobury with Monnington on Wye Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Weobley Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Almeley Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Byford Parish 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Mansell Lacy Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Moccas Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Norton Canon
HR4 7BY, HR4 7BT, HR4 7BW, HR4 7LN, HR4 7BJ, HR4 7BN, HR4 7BX, HR4 7BQ, HR4 7BP … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 51.9 miles83.6 km
- Cardiff Airport 53.5 miles86.1 km
- Hereford Railway Station 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Leominster Railway Station 10.5 miles16.9 km
Hotels near Norton Canon Ad
- The Swan Hotel 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Castle House Hotel 3 9.9 miles16 km
- The Burton Hotel and Cloud Nine 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Swan at Hay Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Green Dragon Hotel 9.7 miles15.6 km
Local points of interest
- Flits National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles14 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Dore (Abbey : Herefordshire, England) Historic site 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Rotherwas Estate 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 13.8 miles22.3 km
- Harewood Estate 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Easton Court Estate 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Hoar Wood Forest 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles32.1 km