Welcome to Aston

Aston is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated on the eastern side of the River Lugg, which flows through the village. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Aston has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as having a church and a mill. The church, dedicated to St. Giles, is a Grade II listed building and dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a number of other historic buildings, including a 17th-century farmhouse and a 19th-century schoolhouse.

Despite its small size, Aston has a strong sense of community, with a number of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village has a pub, The Crown Inn, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. There is also a village hall, which hosts a range of events, including concerts, plays, and community meetings. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Gorsley Goffs Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diana Atkinson	Gorsley Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 7SE 01989720321 School Website
Lea C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diana Atkinson	Lea Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 7JY 01989750296 School Website
Hope Brook C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Severn	Church Road Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0LL 01452830558 School Website
Newent Community School And Sixth Form Centre Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Dawn Burke	Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1QF 01531820550 School Website
Glebe Infants School Foundation School Ages:4-7 Head Teacher Mrs Tony Larner	Glebe Way Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BL 01531820700 School Website
Picklenash Junior School Foundation School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tony Larner	Ross Road Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BG 01531820589 School Website
Huntley Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs E Curtis	Ross Road Huntley Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3EX 01452830510 School Website
Weston Under Penyard C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Stevens	School Lane Weston-Under-Penyard Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9 7PA 01989563933 School Website
Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn Oshun	Hawker Hill Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0BS 01594542240 School Website
Dene Magna School Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Stephen Brady	Abenhall Road Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0DU 01594542370 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 9.39 Miles

Gloucester Bruton Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1DE 9.95 Miles

Colwall Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN 12.66 Miles

Stonehouse Burdett Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2JW 13.77 Miles

Lydney Station Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5EW 13.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bentley Chauffeur Drive 01989 750140 Wharton Lodge, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JX 2.42 Miles
Leadon Vale Taxis 01531 822465 Culver Street, Newent, Gloucestershire, GL18 1DB 2.60 Miles
Keith's Kars 01452 830213 Main Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3DZ 3.59 Miles
Simons Taxi 01989 568629 63 Three Crosses Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HB 5.15 Miles
S R Taxis 01989 566246 5 Cantilupe Road, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7AN 5.22 Miles
Alans Taxis 01989 563297 A/20 Brookend St, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7EE 5.29 Miles
A1 Daztaxis 01989 768738 Highways Gray Tree, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7HY 5.37 Miles
Somerville Private Hire 01531 552001 Heather Bank, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JE 5.57 Miles
Mikes Taxis 01989 567738 6 Blackthorn Cl, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7JT 5.67 Miles
Alan's Airport Services 01989 564851 8 Watling Street, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5UF 5.78 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Aston Ingham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bevans Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aston Crews No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cliffords Mesne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Luxtree Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilcot No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Quarry Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burton Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gorsley Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Boulsdon Croft No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roadmaker No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lea Collection Today available until:10:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Linton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Holts Health Centre 01531 820689	The Holts Health Centre Watery Lane Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1BA
Mitcheldean Surgery 01594 542270	Mitcheldean Surgery Brook Street Mitcheldean Gloucestershire GL17 0AU
Drybrook Surgery 01594 542239	The Surgery Drybrook Gloucestershire GL17 9JE
Alton Street Surgery 01989 563646	Alton Street Surgery Alton Street Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AB
Pendeen Surgery 01989 763535	Pendeen Surgery Kent Avenue Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5AH

Local Stores

Newent
Market Square
Newent
Gloucestershire
GL18 1PS
01531 828137
Store Website
2.68 miles

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SPAR - Newent
1 Broad Street
Newent
GL18 1AQ
01531 820217
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Millpark Veterinary Centre
Cleeve Mill Business Park Newent Gloucestershire GL18 1AZ 01531 820258 millparkvetsnewent@yahoo.co.uk Website 3.15 miles
Amenities
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Bristol Veterinary Centre T/A Vets Barn
Harts Barn Farm Longhope Gloucestershire GL17 0QD 01452 830086 longhope@vetsbarn.co.uk Website 3.16 miles
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Chaseview Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Hildersley Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 7NJ 01989 562251 info@chaseviewvets.co.uk Website 4.59 miles
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Vine Tree Vets
Walford Road Ross-On-Wye Herefordshire HR9 5RS 01989 564687 reception@vinetreevets.co.uk 5.62 miles

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Sundean Veterinary Clinic
9 Heywood Road Cinderford Gloucestershire GL14 2PL 01594 826688 forest@petsbarn.co.uk Website 6.14 miles

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Soulmate Vet Rehab
Unit 7 Staunton Court Business Park Ledbury Road Gloucester Gloucestershire GL19 3QS Website 6.93 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 10.15 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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Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages Hollybush Ledbury Lancashire HR8 1EU 10.18 miles Grid Ref: So 760380 From Welland Take The B4208 South Towards Gloucester. You Enter The Open Area Of Castlemorton Common. At The End Of This Straight Section Of Road Turn Right- If You Pass A Pub You Have Gone Too Far. Carry Along Narrow Track For 3/4 Mile

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Haresfield Beacon
There Are Several Routes You Can Take Once At The Beacon. You Can Either Walk Across The Fields To The Viewing Point, This Walk Is Fairly Flat. You Can Also Walk In The Woods Which Has Several Paths To Take Ranging From A Short Easy Pace To A Longer Hilly Path. Haresfield Ln 11.48 miles Head To Haresfield Beacon. Drove Down The Lane And You Will See An Enclosed Gravel Carpal. There Are Several Routes You Can Take

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Edge Valley Of Gloucester
A Walk Through The Woods Along The Side Of A Spur In The Valley Of Gloucester. Established Tracks Available But Always Best To Create Your Own. Cotswold Way Stroud GL6 6PR 13.24 miles

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Painswick Beacon
Beautiful Walk With Stunning Views. You Do Need To Be Mindful Of The Golfers, Who Are Very Tolerant Of The Odd Dog Who Wants To Chase The Ball. Painswick Beacon Painswick 13.46 miles

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Coaley Peak
A Circular Dog Walk At Coaley Peak Viewpoint, Offering Fantastic Views At The Beginning Of The Walk. The Walk Starts At A Picnic Site, Ideal As A Start Or End-Point To This 3-Mile Walk. GL10 3TP 15.08 miles From Stroud, Take The B4066 Heading South. Go Through Selsley And Remain On The Road Until You See A Brown Road Sign Pointing Right To 'Picnic Area / Viewpoint / Nympsfield Long Barrow'.

Weather Forecast

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