Welcome to Holmer

Holmer is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated just a few miles north of the city of Hereford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Bartholomew's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and is a popular destination for visitors to the area.

In addition to its historic buildings, Holmer is also home to a number of amenities and facilities. The village has a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and a pub. The pub, called The Bunch of Carrots, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves a range of food and drink and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Holmer is also well-known for its beautiful countryside and outdoor activities. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and fields, making it a great place for walking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also a number of local parks and nature reserves, including the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust's Queenswood Country Park, which is just a short drive from the village. Overall, Holmer is a charming and picturesque village that offers a great mix of history, amenities, and outdoor activities.

Local Schools

School	Details
St Francis Xaviers Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Diana Pearce	Venn's Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1DT 01432273941 School Website
Royal National College For The Blind Special Post 16 Institution Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Proctor	Venns Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1DT 1432265725 School Website
Aylestone Business And Enterprise College Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Robertson	Broadlands House Broadlands Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1HY 01432357371 School Website
Broadlands Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Robertson	Broadlands Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1HY 01432266772 School Website
Holmer C Of E Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Jayne Maund	Holmer Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9RX 01432273301 School Website
Hereford Sixth Form College Academy 16-19 Converter Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Brearery	Folly Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1LU 1432355166 School Website
The Beacon College Free Schools Special Ages:16-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Appleton	Eastnor Drive Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1NZ 1432353204 School Website
Herefordshire, Ludlow And North Shropshire College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Mr David Williams	Folly Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1LS 1432870316 School Website
Barrs Court School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Appleton	Barrs Court Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1EQ 01432265035 School Website
Hereford College Of Arts Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Abigail Appleton	Folly Lane Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1LT 1432273359 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hereford Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 1.36 Miles

Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 10.11 Miles

Ledbury The Homend, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1AR 12.08 Miles

Colwall Lockyear Close, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6RN 14.82 Miles

Great Malvern Station Approach, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AL 16.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
City Taxis 01432 340350 Holmer Trading Est, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1JS 0.65 Miles
Metro Cabs 01432 233331 7 Dewpond Close, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9RR 1.05 Miles
Hereford Taxis 01432 343343 2 Perseverance Rd, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9SN 1.17 Miles
Blueline Taxis 01432 268269 1 Bridge Business Centre/Burcott Rd, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9LW 1.22 Miles
High Town Taxis 01432 354321 A/Imperial Business Pk/1 Mortimer Rd, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9SP 1.23 Miles
Call A Cab 01432 272741 3 Newtown Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9LH 1.33 Miles
Station Taxis 07528 830383 Station Approach, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1BB 1.44 Miles
Hereford Cabs 01432 272741 21 Prior St, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9LB 1.47 Miles
Central Taxis 01432 279167 Grandstand Business Centre, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 9NS 1.57 Miles
Hereford Rank Taxis 01432 278279 The Annex, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 2ET 1.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Shelwick Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
College Green Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Aylestone Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Geoffrey Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Road Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Folly Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hereford Do Collection Today available until:19:00 Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hereford Do Business Box Collection Today available until:19:00 Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30
Hereford Do Collection Today available until:19:00 Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chilton Square Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mount Crescent Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Penhaligon Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Commercial Road Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
County Hospital Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Westfields Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hereford Medical Group 01432 352600	Station Medical Centre Station Approach Hereford HR1 1BB
Aylestone Hill Surgery 01432 263063	15 Aylestone Hill Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1HR
Taurus Healthcare Ltd 01432 270636	Berrows Business Centre Bath Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2HE
Cantilupe Surgery 01432 268031	Cantilupe Surgery 51 St. Owen Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2JB
Wargrave House Surgery 01432 272285	Wargrave House Surgery 23 St.Owen Street Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2JB

Local Stores

College Road
1 College Road
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1EE
01432 268395
Store Website
1.16 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Hereford Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Brook Retail Park Commercial Road Hereford Herefordshire HR1 2BQ 01432 366930 hereford@vets4pets.com Website 1.52 miles
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Wye Valley Vets Ltd
Beech Business Park Tillington Road Hereford Herefordshire HR4 9QJ 01432 344338 chrisdixonvet@yahoo.co.uk Website 1.94 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 1.95 miles
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Brookfield Veterinary Practice
1 Old Eign Hill Hampton Park Hereford HR1 1TU 01432 357222 brookfieldvets@hotmail.com Website 2.12 miles
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Belmont Vets Ltd
94 Belmont Road Hereford Herefordshire HR2 7JS 01432 370155 info@belmontvets.co.uk Website 2.57 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 3.13 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 5.53 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 5.53 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

Location what3words fruit.crinkled.refer

Gullet Quarry Malvern
2 Fairoaks Cottages Hollybush Ledbury Lancashire HR8 1EU 15.37 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

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 17.89 miles

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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 18.54 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 18.61 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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