Wacton
Parish in Herefordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.215, -2.556 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 62 57 |
| Dialling code: | 01886 (Bromyard) |
The small rural parish of Wacton lies a few miles north‑east of Bromyard in Herefordshire, set among rolling farmland, hedgerows and cider orchards. It is typical of the county’s patchwork of fields and lanes, with a scattering of timber‑framed cottages and historic farmsteads that hint at its medieval roots.
Life in Wacton revolves around agriculture and rural enterprises, with many residents commuting to nearby market towns; the community has a quietly close‑knit feel, occasional village events and plenty of country walks. Its appeal is largely peaceful and landscape‑based rather than tourist‑driven, appreciated for the scenery, local heritage and a strong sense of place.
Postcode districts covering Wacton
Most populated places nearby
- Worcester 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Hereford 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Kidderminster 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Stourbridge 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Bromsgrove 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Great Malvern 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Droitwich Spa 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Tewkesbury 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Bridgnorth 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Leominster 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Ross-on-Wye 20.7 miles33.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Bredenbury Parish 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Edwyn Ralph Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Grendon Bishop Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Thornbury Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Bromyard and Winslow Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Hatfield and Newhampton Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Hampton Charles Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Collington Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Bromyard West Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Bromyard Built-up area 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Hampton Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Edvin Loach and Saltmarshe Parish 3 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Wacton
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 37.9 miles61 km
- Bristol Airport 57.9 miles93.2 km
- Leominster Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Malvern Link Railway Station 11.8 miles18.9 km
Hotels near Wacton Ad
- The Falcon Hotel 2 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Baiting House 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Bridge 7 miles11.2 km
- The Elms Hotel & Spa 4 9.2 miles14.9 km
Local points of interest
- Easton Court Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Witley Court Historic site 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 12.7 miles20.4 km
- University of Worcester University 13.4 miles21.5 km
- Rotherwas Estate 13.6 miles22 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 13.7 miles22 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 14.1 miles22.6 km
- The Commandery Museum 14.5 miles23.3 km