Kington is an historic market town on the English/Welsh border and was originally referred to as 'Chingtune' in the Domesday Book of 1086. Before the Industrial Revolution, Kington owed its importance to its agricultural base and its strategic line of communication between England and Wales. Today Kington is an ideal touring centre to explore both England and Wales, whether on foot or by car. There are many varied opportunities for walking including the Mortimer Trail, from Kington-Ludlow. The town possesses a most attractive riverside recreation ground which houses the town's cricket club and is the venue for many local outdoor events, the Golf Club's 18-hole course on Bradnor Hill is said to be the highest in England and Wales, over 390 meters above sea level. St. Mary's Church stands high on a hill overlooking Kington and visitors approaching from the town enter the churchyard through an elegant 18th century lych gate.
Kington could be the start of your exploration of the Black and White Village Trail, a circular route of forty miles which can be joined at any point. It features the unspoilt villages of north-west Herefordshire each unique in character but all containing fine examples of timber framed buildings. (A detailed guide can be obtained from any of the Herefordshire Tourist Information Centres). Population 3,000
Attraction
Camping
Fleece Meadow Caravan & Camping Site
Classes
Conference Centre
Dentist
Doctor
Golf Club
Market
Kington Country Market
Kington Open Market
Pub and Bar
Old Fogey
Olde Tavern
Queens Head
Rhydspence Inn
Stagg Inn and Restaurant
Restaurant
Olde Tavern
Rhydspence Inn
Stagg Inn and Restaurant
Self-Catering
Little Upcott
National Trust Cottages
Solicitor
Ann E Davies & Davies
E Smith & Co
Venue
Sports Clubs
Kington CC (Cricket)
Shops
T J Morgan & Son
George's
Organic Revolution
The Chocolate Box
Glyn Slade-Jones
Paul Lewis Family Butchers
Janes Parlour
Upper Holme Farm Shop
Lyonshall Nurseries & Garden Centre
Bopsom & Son
Scotts Opticians Ltd
C W Coates
Antiques
Places to Stay near Kington
Boot Inn (0.93 miles)
Welcome to The Boot Inn, awarded AA 4 Gold Stars - only given to 10% of AA recognised establishments and Worcestershire Pub of the year 2009/10. A family run traditional Country Coaching Inn, parts of ... More | visit website
Flyford Arms (1.01 miles)
The Flyford is an independent family run inn, that is situated midway between Worcester and Stratford Upon Avon on the A422. The Flyford Arms offers a bar and dining areas ... More
Daisy Cottage at Rous Lench Court (2.51 miles)
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Set in the grounds of impressive Rous Lench Court, where Oliver Cromwell dined before going into battle with Charles II, these two delightful cottages have been created ... More
Bants Inn (3.47 miles)
We are a 16th Century English Country Inn on a former medieval anglo saxon site, we are situated in the middle of the Worcesteshire Countryside within easy reach of Stratford, Malverns, Cotswolds
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The Steps Guest House (3.55 miles)
Jenny and Ivor Mason invite you to visit their lovely Victorian B & B, located conveniently in the High Street ... More | visit website
Queens Head (4.98 miles)
Vine Cottage (5.08 miles)
Corner Cottage Bed and Breakfast (5.10 miles)
Arrow Mill Hotel (5.71 miles)
Arrow Mill is a 3 star property located in the heart of rural Warwickshire, positioned directly oposite Ragley Hall, close to Junction 15 of the M40 and nearby Stratford upon ... More
Wood Norton Hall (5.83 miles)
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A superb quality hotel for business and pleasure and is within easy reach of Worcester, Cheltenham, and the Cotswolds. This impressive Grade II listed Victorian ... More
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