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Living in Kington
Thinking about moving to Kington? Discover why it's a great place to live, fun things to do here, what the local schools and transport connections are like - and of course the most important thing of all: how much houses cost to buy.
Your guide to moving to Kington
Why Kington is a good place to live
Boasting historic charm and situated amidst the tranquil backdrop of Hergest Ridge and the border of Wales, Kington presents a serene way of life. The town’s position makes it easily accessible to other notable locations in England and Wales, such as Hereford, Hay on Wye, and Leominster. Living in Kington, you will be able to appreciate the scenic landscapes and avail of numerous walking trails. The town also hosts popular sporting traditions and offers first-class facilities at the highest 18-hole golf course in England. What’s more, you can find several small galleries, studios, and craft centres within easy reach, enriching the cultural offerings in this town.
What's Kington famous for?
Kington is famous for being a hub for walkers, duly recognized as a ‘Walkers are Welcome town.’ It hosts an annual walking festival and offers a wide variety of routes such as the journey up to Hergest Ridge. The Offa’s Dyke Path and the Mortimer Trail are particular highlights engendering the area's historical significance. The town is also known for inspiring musician Mike Oldfield's creation of Tubular Bells. Additionally, Kington is famed for its unique 18-hole golf course, which is set at the highest altitude in England.
Things to do in Kington
In Kington, you have access to a plethora of activities enveloped in nature and history. Lose yourself in the tranquillity of Hergest Croft Gardens, replete with diverse garden areas, historic manor houses, and rare plant species. For animal enthusiasts and families, a day at Kington’s Small Breeds Farm Park & Owl Centre will not disappoint, housing a broad collection of owls and other animals. Golfers can enjoy a day at Kington Golf Club, being the highest golf course in England. Embrace local heritage by taking the Kington Heritage Walk, which weaves through historic sites around the town. End the day with a tour tastings of the locally made British Cassis at White Heron Drinks.
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Average asking prices in Kington today
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Properties currently for sale in Kington
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Offers in region of
£170,000
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Living rooms1
2 bed terraced house for sale
Kington, Herefordshire HR5Offers in region of
£230,000
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Living rooms1
3 bed end terrace house for sale
Garden Close, Kington HR5
Transport in Kington
Find the nearest train stations and other transport links in Kington.
Local connections
- Knighton
- National Rail
- 9.9 miles / 15.9 km
Schools in Kington
Discover local primary schools, secondary schools and sixth form colleges in Kington.
Education in Kington
- Kington Primary School
- Ages: 2 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2020)
- Lady Hawkins' School
- Ages: 11 - 16 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2023)
- Almeley Primary School
- Ages: 2 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2018)
- Gladestry C.I.W. School
- Eardisley CofE Primary School
- Ages: 4 - 11 years old
- Ofsted Rating: Good (2024)
- Presteigne C.P. School
Local pubs in Kington
Stagg Inn
Titley, Kington, HR5A relaxed dining pub with rooms and a bar on the Welsh border in Herefordshire
Harp Inn
Old Radnor, Presteigne, LD8The Harp is a lovely old Welsh longhouse inn perched on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Radnor Valley, close to the Powys/Herefordshire border.
Farmers Arms
Presteigne, Powys, LD8