English Heritage sites near Kington Parish
ARTHUR'S STONE
8 miles from Kington Parish
An atmospheric Neolithic burial chamber, made of great stone slabs in the hills above Herefordshire's Golden Valley.
WIGMORE CASTLE
11 miles from Kington Parish
One of the most important castles in the history of the Welsh Marches and major centre of power for over 500 years, hosting royalty on several occasions. Deliberately demolished during the Civil War.
CLUN CASTLE
15 miles from Kington Parish
11th century Welsh Border castle with dramatic riverside location and extensive earthworks built to proclaim Norman dominance. Tall 13th century keep is unusually set on the side of its mound.
LONGTOWN CASTLE
17 miles from Kington Parish
A powerful thick-walled round keep of c.1150 on a large earthen mound within a stone-walled bailey. Set in the beautiful Olchon valley, with magnificent views of the Black Mountains.
STOKESAY CASTLE
18 miles from Kington Parish
Stokesay Castle is quite simply the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England.
ROTHERWAS CHAPEL
19 miles from Kington Parish
Family chapel of the Bodenham family. The originally simple medieval building has a fine Elizabethan timber roof, 18th century tower and striking Victorian interior decoration and furnishings.
Churches in Kington Parish
Pubs in Kington Parish
Burton Hotel
Mill Street, Kington, HR5 3BQ
(01544) 230323
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Lamb
High Street locals' pub with bar in single L-shaped room fitted with Sky sports screens. It has reverted to its original name after a spell as the Ewe and Lamb. No food.
Lion
52 Bridge Street, Kington, HR5 3DJ
(01544) 231002
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Olde Tavern
A real living and breathing Victorian time-warp: once called the Railway Tavern (the railway closed in the 1950s) and before that the Tavern in the Fields, it is a microcosm of the town’s development. To the left on entering the lobby (with...
Oxford Arms Hotel
Duke Street, Kington, HR5 3DR
(01544) 230322
the-oxford-arms.co.uk/
Queen's Head
Refurbishment in recent times has enhanced this two bar town pub - particularly highlighting many traditional features. The rounded window and wood floor in the public bar are of particular merit. The lounge/dining room offers a quieter env...
Royal Oak
A traditional two-roomed pub dating from the 17th century. A good community local it hosts cribbage and quiz league teams. There is an attractive garden to the rear. An extensive menu is available, served in the bar (with open fire), or in...
Swan on the Square
Church Street, Kington, HR5 3AZ
(01544) 230510
theswanonthesquare.co.uk
Wine Vaults
A small, quaint, no frills one-bar drinkers' pub. The atmosphere is very convivial. Try playing quoits - a local will soon show you how! TV screens showing sport or music. Keen supporters of the Kington Festival held in June. The currently...