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Bradford-on-Avon,
A363 from Trowbridge, A4 then A363
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 Bradford-on-Avon
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| Bradford-on-Avon,
rising above the River Avon, with the Kennett and Avon Canal
passing through, a small town to wander around when you visit.
Close to Bath and
the building are in the same honey coloured stone. The town
was once prosperous on wool as a weaving centre, the factories
still remain and the houses reflect the wealth of the factory
owners. Later industries included Avon Rubber manufacturing
tyres.
Bradford-on-Avon's
most famous building is in fact the bridge over the Avon,
the present one was built in the 17th century using a Norman
bridge as the basis, and has a room once used as a chapel
and later as a lockup.
Churches included
the almost unique, and small, Saxon Church, St Laurence, which
has been restored, the much larger Holy Trinity Church,
and, hidden at the top of the hill St Marys Tor, 1480, also
restored.
The narrow Shambles
was once the original market.
Tourist Information
Centre in the town. Some nice grand houses to explore in the
area.
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What
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Bradford-on-Avon Tourist Attractions
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 Tithe
Barn, on the river
at Barton Farm, large medieval barn,168 feet long built
in 1341, the timber structure of these barns are well worth
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Gorge, you can
walk along the river to this steep gorge, where you can get
a boat trip on the canal that runs along the river and the railway
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Westwood
Manor, south of
the town near the gorge, off B3109, 15th century house with
furnished rooms, garden, Tel: 01225 863374 
Open: Apr-Sep Sun Tue & Wed afternoons |
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Ilford
Manor, south of
the town B3109 then A366, the terraced gardens of this house
are open to the public,Tel: 01225 863146
Open: Apr & Oct Sun & Bank Holiday afternoons,
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Courts, at Holt
B3107 west of the town, National Trust, the gardens are open
to the public, the house, where weavers came to settle disputes,
is not, Tel: 01225 782340
Open: Apr-Oct Sun-Fri and Sat afternoons. |
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Chalfield Manor,
at Holt B3107 west of the town, National Trust, moated
manor house with restored gardens, Tel: 01249 730141
Open: Apr-Oct Tue-Thur |
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Where
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Ham Green Holt near Bradford-on-Avon BA14 6PX
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With picturesque gardens and a dining terrace, this charming inn is set in 1.5 acres of Wiltshire countryside. It has an award-winning restaurant, and a head chef with a Michelin Star.
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Leigh Road West Bradford-on-Avon BA15 2RA
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Leigh Park Stands within five acres of grounds with its own walled garden and vineyard. It is a relaxing, informal venue located seven miles from the Georgian city of Bath.All twenty two bedrooms have been individually designed with fabrics..
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Guest
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1 Church Street Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1LN
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The Swan has the comfort and style of a quality hotel, with the character and charm of an old country inn.
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49 St Margarets Street Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1DE
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On the banks of the River Avon, The Riverside Inn is a 15-minute drive from historical Bath. Guests can relax in the leafy gardens, or enjoy home-cooked meals in the traditional restaurant.
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Trowbridge Road Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1UH
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This warm, informal and elegant 250 year old Georgian country house is peacefully located in 11 acres of land, 17 minutes from Bath and just 40 minutes from Bristol Airport.
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near Bradford-on-Avon
Situated on the edge of a canal this detached barn offers two bedrooms, and the french doors lead onto a small of the narrow boats. Walk or bike ride along the canal path to Bradford-on-Avon, just 2 milesaway, with delightful shops and restaurants, histo...
Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1, Sleeps: 4, Changeover day: Saturday
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Days Out in and around Bradford-on-Avon
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Towns near Bradford-on-Avon To Visit - straight line distance:
Trowbridge Tourist Information (2.63 miles) Bathampton Tourist Information (4.56 miles) Melksham Tourist Information (5.13 miles) Bath Tourist Information (5.32 miles) |
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Tourist
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34 Silver Street
Bradford on Avon
BA15 1JX
Tel: 01225 865797
Fax: 01225 868722 |
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