Welcome to Lawton

Lawton is a small village located in the county of Herefordshire, England. It is situated in the north-western part of the county, close to the border with Wales. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and fields of crops. The River Lugg runs through the village, providing a picturesque backdrop for visitors and residents alike.

Despite its small size, Lawton has a rich history. The village is home to several historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church and the Lawton Court, a Grade II listed building that dates back to the 17th century. The village also has a strong agricultural heritage, with many residents working in farming and related industries. Today, Lawton is a peaceful and close-knit community, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Lawton is an ideal destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside. The village is surrounded by beautiful walking trails, with stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Visitors can also explore the nearby towns of Leominster and Ludlow, both of which offer a range of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or a longer stay in the countryside, Lawton is the perfect destination.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 4.7°C

Wind: 13.2 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kingsland C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stewart Debenham	Kingsland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9QN 01568708436 School Website
Shobdon Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Freeman	Shobdon Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9LX 01568708386 School Website
Pembridge C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Robert Hollis	Bearwood Lane Pembridge Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9EA 01544388366 School Website
St Marys Primary School Dilwyn Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Peter Kyles	Dilwyn Herefordshire HR4 8HR 01544318277 School Website
Ivington C Of E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Smith	Ivington Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0JH 01568720216 School Website
Lucton School Other Independent School Head Teacher Mr David Bicker-Caarten	Lucton Leominster Leominster HR6 9PN 1568782000 School Website
Westfield School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Nicki Gilbert	Ryeland's Road Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8NZ 01568613147 School Website
Leominster Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Lynch And Rees	Hereford Road Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8JU 01568616919 School Website
Cambian Hereford School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Vickie Wilton	Coningsby Road Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8LL 1568620443 School Website
Luston Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Mary Freeman	Westland View Luston Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0EA 01568615753 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Leominster Worcester Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AR 4.37 Miles

Bucknell Weston Road, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0AD 10.01 Miles

Ludlow Station Drive, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 2PQ 10.93 Miles

Hopton Heath Railway Bridge, Hopton Heath, Shropshire, SY7 0QD 11.59 Miles

Knighton Station Road, Knighton, Powys, LD7 1DT 11.93 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Advanced Private Hire 01568 611111 38 Farmeadow Rd, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9AB 2.79 Miles
Priory Cars 01568 612145 Kings Thorne, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8RS 3.08 Miles
Leominster Taxis 01568 616964 Barons Cross Rd, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8RS 3.08 Miles
Prestige Travel 01568 615953 12 Wigmore St, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8PJ 3.82 Miles
Airport Taxis Transfers 01547 560205 West Lodge, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8DQ 3.90 Miles
Goldline Taxis Llp 01568 611100 7C Church St, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8NE 4.02 Miles
Amber Cars 01568 613423 12 Westland View, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0EA 4.06 Miles
Leominster Taxis 01568 616964 23 St Botolphs Green, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8ER 4.15 Miles
Minster Taxis 01568 620300 20 Caswell Road, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8AZ 4.24 Miles
Garrods Taxis 01544 267220 Broad St, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AF 7.89 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kingsland Po Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ledicot Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Road Monkland Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Shobdon Po Weekday Last Collection:15:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Mortimers Cross Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Easthampton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hyde Ash Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westgate Estate (Upper Buckfield) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lucton Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cornhill Road (Barons Cross) Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Birches Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barons Cross Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newtown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ivington Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Supermarket Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Mortimer Medical Prac 01568 708214	The Mortimer Medical Prac Croase Orchard Surgery Kingsland, Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9QL
Westfield Surgery 01568 612229	The Health Centre Westfield Walk Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8HD
Ryeland Surgery 01568 614141	The Marches Surgery Westfield Walk Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8HD
Weobley & Staunton On Wye Surgeries 01544 318472	The Surgery Gadbridge Road Weobley Herefordshire HR4 8SN
Orleton Surgery 01584 831300	Millbrook Way Orelton Ludlow Shropshire SY8 4HW

Local Stores

Leominster
Dishley Street
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 8PX
01568 616474
Store Website
3.95 miles

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SPAR - Leominster
SPAR
3 - 5 Bargates
Dishley Street
Leominster
HR6 8EX
01568 613937
Store Website
3.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Mortimer Equine Vets Ltd
The Hay Barn Lynch Court Erdisland Leominster Herefordshire HR6 9AR 07979 220721 rowena@mortimerequinevets.co.uk 1.31 miles

Animals Treated
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Medivet Leominster/ Marches Veterinary Group
Ryelands Road Leominster Herefordshire HR6 8PN 01568 612266 leominster@medivet.co.uk Website 3.73 miles

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Marches Farm Vets
Office 4 Flexplace Leominster Brunel Road Leominsster Herefordshire HR6 0LX office@marchesfarmvets.co.uk 4.45 miles

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Poultry Health Services
Unit A1 Burnside Court Brunel Rd Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0LX 01568 610 343 hereford@poultryhealthservices.com 4.45 miles

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Eye Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Marlbrook Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0PH 01568 616616 info@eyevetclinic.co.uk Website 6.09 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Arrowfield Veterinary Practice Ltd
Butt'S Meadow Hatton Gardens Kington Herefordshire HR5 3DD 01544 230567 admin@arrowfieldvets.co.uk Website 8.11 miles
Amenities
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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 6.81 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 6.81 miles Queens Wood At The Top On The Hill.

Location what3words fruit.crinkled.refer

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 8.02 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 8.59 miles

Location what3words shrimps.riverbed.tacky

Mortimer Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Mortimer Forest, Near Ludlow. The Black Pool Loop Trail (Orange Marked) Includes Archaeological Features Such As Quarries, Holloways (Ancient Sunken Cart Tracks), Charcoal Burning Platforms, And An Iron Age Settlement. Lancashire SY8 2HD 9.94 miles Off The B4361 Ludlow To Richard's Castle Road, 2 Miles South-West Of Ludlow.

Location what3words foods.gurgling.text

Ludlow Castle
The Walk Starts In Front Of The Castle, The Walk Is On A Hard Surface, It Takes You A Steady Slope Around The Castle Paths, There Are Paths Leading Off Down To The River And Park , Play Area And Toilets. What Goes Down Must Go Up, There Is Quite A Steep Path Up The Other Side Of The Castle And Through Some Of The Castle Walls Through The Gardens Leading Back Up To Castle Front. 13 Dinham Lancashire 10.56 miles

Location what3words briefer.scrum.remaking

Weather Forecast

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