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Bradford on Avon
Spend a half‑day in Bradford on Avon, then head to Bath or Trowbridge; one full day is enough for the historic centre and nearby walks.
Bradford on Avon is a compact Georgian town in Wiltshire with a Saxon bridge, a 14th‑century Tithe Barn, and easy walking routes along the River Avon and canal. All main sights sit within a 10‑minute walk, so a single day covers the highlights; a half‑day works if you’re on a Bath‑Trowbridge itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January–February (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- BRS
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bradford on Avon999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bradford on Avon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyBradford on Avon is low‑risk; typical UK town safety.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 Medical · 111 Non‑urgent NHS
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBRS Bristol Airport (about 30 km (19 mi), 40 min by bus or train).BRS Bristol Airport (about 19 mi (30 km), 40 min by bus or train).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; the railway station is 5 min walk from the bridge.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerPub pint£3–£5 (≈ US$4–7)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))£12–£15 (≈ US$16–20)
- Museum or sight ticketTithe Barn entryFree
- Budget bedBed & Breakfast, a night, per person£90 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £50 (≈ US$70) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRS Bristol Airport (about 30 km (19 mi), 40 min by bus or train)BRS Bristol Airport (about 19 mi (30 km), 40 min by bus or train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bradford on Avon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable; the railway station is 5 min walk from the bridge. Local bus 98 circulates hourly M‑Sa; taxis available via +44 1225 868111.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bath
goDoor to door: ≈35 min total
Train from Bradford-on-Avon, 25 min via Bristol line
Roman baths and Georgian architecture, easy connection.
Great Chalfield Manor
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus or drive 5 km (3.1 mi) north‑east, 10 min by carBus or drive 3.1 mi (5 km) north‑east, 10 min by car
National Trust manor, free entry.
Farleigh Hungerford Castle
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Drive 8 km (5 mi) south‑west, 15 min; limited parkingDrive 5 mi (8 km) south‑west, 15 min; limited parking
Adults £4.10, children £2.50 (2026).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Swan Hotel
15th‑century B&B, 12 en‑suite rooms, central location
Timbrell's Yard
B&B double £90, dog‑friendly, near the bridge
Woolley Grange
Jacobean manor B&B £180, spa, pool
Widbrook Grange
B&B double £130, converted farmstead
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £50–£80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- £80–£130 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- £130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Bed & Breakfast2 × 1 night × £130 | £260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £95 | £190 |
| Train Bradford‑on‑Avon → Bath (return)2 × £12 · check | £24 |
| Local bus day ticket2 × £5 · check | £10 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × £8 · check | £16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £50 |
| Trip total≈ £275 per person per day, bed included | £550≈ US$750 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub pint | £3–£5 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Fish & chips | £8–£12 (≈ US$11–16) |
| Tithe Barn entry | Free |
| Taxi (5 km) | £12–£15 (≈ US$16–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Station has no toilets or café; plan a stop elsewhere if needed.
- Freshford Mill is a construction site (2026); skip it.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Medical
- 999
- Non‑urgent NHS
- 111
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Emergency
- Police999
- Medical999
- Non‑urgent NHS111
Embassy
US consulate in Bath; UK embassy in London.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bradford‑on‑Avon → Bath (train): about £12 (≈ US$16) each way (check)
- Local bus day ticket: ≈£5 per person (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bradford on Avon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid January–February (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Rail‑to‑bed contract: Bradford‑on‑Avon station → Swan Hotel (10 min walk).
- Bicycle hire at the station for canal tow‑path loops (check local provider).
- Add a day for Bath if you want spa time.
Sources
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