Welcome to Grafton

Grafton 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 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

The village of Grafton 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. John the Baptist, is a Grade II listed building and dates back to the 12th century. The village also has a pub, The Bell Inn, which has been serving locals and visitors for over 200 years.

Grafton is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, with many footpaths and trails leading through the surrounding countryside. The village is also close to the Mortimer Trail, a long-distance footpath that runs through the Herefordshire countryside. The village is also home to Grafton Farm, a working farm that produces organic meat and vegetables. Visitors can take a tour of the farm and learn about sustainable farming practices. Overall, Grafton is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into rural life in Herefordshire.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 4.9°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Hereford Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Michael Stoppard	Marlbrook Road Redhill Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7NG 01432373570 School Website
Marlbrook Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Susan Jenkins	Green Croft Redhill Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7NT 01432266643 School Website
Blackmarston School Community Special School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mike Painter	Honddu Close Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7NX 01432272376 School Website
Our Ladys Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathy Weston	Boycott Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7RN 01432274814 School Website
St Martins Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Matthews Tim Wilson	Holly Bush Walk Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6AF 01432273633
Riverside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Shearer	Belmont Avenue Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JF 01432274653 School Website
St James C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ben Caldicott	Vicarage Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2QN 01432273961 School Website
Hereford Cathedral School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Dr Michael Gray	Old Deanery The Cathedral Close Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2NG 1432363522 School Website
Hereford Cathedral Junior School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Hoffmann	28 Castle Street Hereford HR1 2NW 1432363511
Lord Scudamore Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Alison Taylor	Friar Street Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0AS 01432273951 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 2.90 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 12.94 Miles

Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 14.18 Miles

Colwall Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN 16.40 Miles

Great Malvern Station Approach, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AL 18.36 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Taxi 4 U 01432 341234 7 Quicksetts, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7PP 1.08 Miles
Wyvern Taxis 01432 277777 3 The Pastures Lower Bullingham, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6EU 1.42 Miles
Just Airports 07966 150156 3 The Pastures Lower Bullingha, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 6EU 1.42 Miles
Taxi Number 1 01432 343334 77 Stanberrow Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7ND 1.44 Miles
Twilite Taxis 01432 358300 19 Blackthorn Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 7XU 1.46 Miles
T1 Taxis 01432 351422 Foley Trading Est, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2SF 2.43 Miles
Facebookcabs 07900 427917 Saint Peter's Square, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2PG 2.44 Miles
High Town Radio Taxi Group 01432 354321 14 Cattle Market, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9HX 2.58 Miles
Hereford Rank Taxis 01432 278279 The Annex, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2ET 2.60 Miles
City Cars 07889 611292 Croftbank, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 8AL 2.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
The Oval Po Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Supermarket Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Putson Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Springfield Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tower Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mill Street Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Barton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bridge St Lh Side Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Bridge Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Castle Street Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Turner St Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broad Street Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Broad Street Po Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Ryelands Street Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Belmont Medical Centre 01432 354366	Belmont Medical Centre Eastholme Ave, Belmont Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7XT
Ross Road Surgery 01432 351126	Ross Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7RL
South Wye Medical Centre	Belmont Road Hereford HR2 7JE
Greyfriars Surgery	25 St. Nicholas Street Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0BH
King Street Surgery	22A King Street Hereford HR4 9DA

Local Stores

Holme Lacy Road
77-79 Holme Lacy Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 6DF
01432 378242
Store Website
1.59 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Belmont Vets Ltd
94 Belmont Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JS 01432 370155 info@belmontvets.co.uk Website 1.76 miles
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Belmont Farm And Equine Vets Ltd
Unit 5B Sigeric Business Park Rotherwas Hereford Herefordshire HR2 6BQ 01432 351471 farm@bfevets.co.uk Website 2.34 miles

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Brookfield Veterinary Practice
1 Old Eign Hill Hampton Park Hereford HR1 1TU 01432 357222 brookfieldvets@hotmail.com Website 2.44 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 2.48 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 2.77 miles
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A P Vet
Bryngwyn Lodge Wormelow Herefordshire HR2 8EQ 01432 345689 iris@ap-vet.co.uk Website 3.76 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 9.60 miles Queens Wood Off A49

Location what3words fruit.crinkled.refer

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 9.60 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

Location what3words fruit.crinkled.refer

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 14.76 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 16.21 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

Location what3words tubes.bins.acid

Llanfoist
Walk Along Old Railway Line And Canal Merthyr Rd Gwent Llanfoist Abergavenny NP7 9LR 19.48 miles

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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 21.98 miles

Location what3words shrimps.riverbed.tacky

Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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