Welcome to Archenfield

Archenfield is a historic region located in Herefordshire, England. It is situated in the south-western part of the county and is bordered by the River Wye to the east and the River Monnow to the west. The area is known for its picturesque countryside, rolling hills, and charming villages. Archenfield has a rich history dating back to the Roman era, and there are many ancient sites and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Archenfield is the Iron Age hillfort at Garn Wen. This impressive fortification is situated on a hilltop overlooking the River Wye and is believed to have been built around 500 BC. The site is now a popular destination for hikers and history enthusiasts, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Other notable landmarks in the area include the medieval church of St. Mary's in Hentland and the ruins of the 12th-century castle at Grosmont.

Archenfield is also home to a number of charming villages, each with its own unique character and history. The village of Ewyas Harold, for example, is known for its beautiful Norman church and its annual scarecrow festival. The village of Kilpeck is famous for its 12th-century church, which is adorned with intricate carvings and is considered one of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in England. Overall, Archenfield is a fascinating region with a rich history and plenty of natural beauty to explore.

Local Weather

Fog

Temp: 3.2°C

Feels Like: 0.6°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Madley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lee Batstone	Madley Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9PH 01981250241 School Website
Kingstone High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Lee Butler	Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HJ 01981250224 School Website
Kingstone And Thruxton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Elissa Vigus	Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HJ 01981250338 School Website
Clehonger C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Grace Sage	Gosmore Road Clehonger Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9SN 01981250218 School Website
St Marys C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Bernadette Davies	Credenhill Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7DW 01432760408 School Website
Stretton Sugwas C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Davies	Stretton Sugwas Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7AE 01432760282 School Website
Peterchurch Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nia Powell	Peterchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RP 01981550230 School Website
Fairfield High School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Gaston	Peterchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0SG 01981550231 School Website
Whitecross Hereford Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Timothy Knapp	Three Elms Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0RN 01432376080 School Website
Staunton On Wye Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Davies	School Lane Staunton-On-Wye Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7LT 01981500331 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 6.31 Miles

Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 13.58 Miles

Abergavenny Station Approach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HS 17.14 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 18.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Jenkins Chauffeur Hire 01432 351980 2 Huntington Court Cottages, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7RA 4.73 Miles
Twilite Taxis 01432 358300 19 Blackthorn Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7XU 4.76 Miles
Ultimate Chauffeurs Ltd 01432 760081 37 Leasown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7SA 5.30 Miles
Taxi Number 1 01432 343334 77 Stanberrow Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7ND 5.43 Miles
Central Taxis 01432 279167 Grandstand Business Centre, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9NS 5.53 Miles
Taxi 4 U 01432 341234 7 Quicksetts, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7PP 5.71 Miles
High Town Radio Taxi Group 01432 354321 14 Cattle Market, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9HX 5.85 Miles
Hereford Cabs 01432 272741 21 Prior St, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9LB 5.90 Miles
Metro Cabs 01432 233331 7 Dewpond Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9RR 5.93 Miles
Hereford Taxis 01432 343343 2 Perseverance Rd, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9SN 5.98 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Madley Po Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Kingstone Po Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Clehonger Post Office Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bishopstone No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:14:30 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Monnington-On-Wye No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:30 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Mansell Gammage Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Allensmore Po Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Moccas No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Peterchurch Po Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:15:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mansell Lacy Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Yazor No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Staunton-On-Wye No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:12:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Jarvis Trust No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:11:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Tesco Supermarket Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whitecross Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Surgery Kingstone 01981 250215	The Surgery Kingstone Hereford Herefordshire HR2 9HN
Credenhill Surgery	16 Meadow Drive Credenhill Hereford HR4 7EF
Hereford Medical Centre	Hereford Medical Centre Credenhill Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7DD
Peterchurch Surgery 01981 550322	Closure Place Peterchurch Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0RS
Belmont Medical Centre 01432 354366	Belmont Medical Centre Eastholme Ave, Belmont Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7XT

Local Stores

Whitecross Road
234 Whitecross Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 0DL
01432 268396
Store Website
5.09 miles

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SPAR - College Green
33 - 35 Collge Green
Herefoed
HR1 1HW
01432 274137
Store Website
6.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wye Valley Vets Ltd
Beech Business Park Tillington Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9QJ 01432 344338 chrisdixonvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 5.08 miles
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The Laurels Veterinary Group
The Laurels Veterinary Centre 4 Ryelands Street Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0LA 01432 354433 manager@laurelsvets.com Website 5.57 miles
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Belmont Vets Ltd
94 Belmont Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JS 01432 370155 info@belmontvets.co.uk Website 5.57 miles
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Poultry Health Services
Herriot House Howton Pontrilas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 0BG 01981 241320 hereford@poultryhealthservices.com Website 5.98 miles

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Hereford Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Brook Retail Park Commercial Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2BQ 01432 366930 hereford@vets4pets.com Website 6.48 miles
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Brookfield Veterinary Practice
1 Old Eign Hill Hampton Park Hereford HR1 1TU 01432 357222 brookfieldvets@hotmail.com Website 6.85 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Queens Wood
Good Paths Flat In Parts Some Hills, Cafe And Toilets On Site. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Leominster Lancashire 9.76 miles Queens Wood Off A49

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Queens Wood Leominster
A Nice Walk For Both Kids And Dogs. Different Routes To Take With A View Point Connecting A Few Routes Together. Queenswood Country Park And Arboretum Lancashire 9.76 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

Location what3words fruit.crinkled.refer

Llanfoist
Walk Along Old Railway Line And Canal Merthyr Rd Gwent Llanfoist Abergavenny NP7 9LR 17.73 miles

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Bracelands To Symonds Yat
This 6 Mile Walk Has A Number Of Possible Start Points. We Started At The Bracelands Campsite Entrance (Grid Ref So561130) Where There Is Parking For Those Not Straying At The Site. An Alternative Start Is The Symonds Yat Car Park.Although The Stretch Along The "Wye Valley Walk" Is Flat, There Is A Steep Climb To The Symonds Yat View Point And Steady Climb Back To Bracelands. There Are Stunning Views Of The River Wye, Evidence Of Wild Boar In The Woods And Varied Woodland. 2 Braceland Cottages Braceland Coleford GL16 7NP 18.44 miles Parking On Road Or Down By The &Quot;Retreat&Quot; Shop. Alternatively, Stay At The Campsite And Walk From There.

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Vinnalls Loop Mortimers Forest
This Trail Ascends To The Summit Of The High Vinnalls Giving Panoramic Views In All Directions And Then Passes Through A Variety Of Timber Crops And Open Deer Lawns. Wigmore Rd Ludlow Lancashire SY8 2HG 20.81 miles

Location what3words showed.walking.overpaid

Black Pool Loop Trail 24?Km (15?Miles)
Black Pool Loop Trail 2.4?Km (1.5?Miles) Archaeological Features In This Area Include Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks) Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. B4361 Lancashire 20.94 miles

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Weather Forecast

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