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Voykit pocket guide · United Kingdom
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.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- January–February (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- GBP
- Money
- Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere; some places are card-only.
- Daily spend
- Budget £50–£80 excl. bed · Mid £80–£130 excl. bed · High £130+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines, no registration needed.
- Emergency
- Police 999 · Medical 999 · Non‑urgent NHS 111
- Plugs
- Types G · 230 V · 50 Hz · Three-pin Type G only; European, US and Australian plugs need an adapter. Bathrooms have two-pin shaver sockets only.
- Tipping
- Restaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.; Pub or bar: Not expected; 'and one for yourself' offers the bartender a drink.; Taxi: Round up or 10%.; Hotel porter: £1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: £5–10 per person for a day tour; free walking tours expect £10–15.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Free refills are common; restaurants will bring tap water if you ask.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 or are card-only. Stations, museums, department stores and pubs (if you buy a drink) are the fallback.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | £2–£3 |
| Pub pint | £3–£5 |
| Fish & chips | £8–£12 |
| Tithe Barn entry | Free |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | £12–£15 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BRS · Bristol Airport
- about 30 km (19 mi), 40 min by bus or trainabout 19 mi (30 km), 40 min by bus or train
Typical fares
- Bradford‑on‑Avon → Bath (train)
- about £12 each way (check)
- Local bus day ticket
- ≈£5 per person (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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.
See and do
Known for
- Georgian architecture
- Saxon bridge over the Avon
- Bradford on Avon Tithe Barn
- St Laurence's Saxon church
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bath | Train from Bradford-on-Avon, 25 min via Bristol line | ≈35 min total |
| Great Chalfield Manor | 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 | ≈20 min |
| Farleigh Hungerford Castle | Drive 8 km (5 mi) south‑west, 15 min; limited parkingDrive 5 mi (8 km) south‑west, 15 min; limited parking | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Sorrysɒri |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card? |
| Where is the toilet? | Where is the toilet? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake at first meeting; 'hi' and first names quickly; avoid: Cheek kisses with strangers
- Conversation: Weather is a safe opener; understatement and self-deprecating humour; avoid: Asking about salary or class
- Queues: Join at the back; avoid: Pushing onto buses or trains before others get off
- Apologies: 'Sorry' is said constantly, even when not at fault; avoid: Taking it as an admission of blame
- Pubs: Buy rounds in a group; wait at the bar without waving money; avoid: Clicking fingers at staff
- Nations: Call Scots Scottish and Welsh Welsh; avoid: Calling the whole UK 'England'
Scams and watch-outs
- Station has no toilets or café; plan a stop elsewhere if needed.
- Freshford Mill is a construction site (2026); skip it.
Bradford on Avon is low‑risk; typical UK town safety. Watch for occasional traffic on the bridge and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bradford on Avon yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Georgian architecture
- Saxon bridge over the Avon
- Bradford on Avon Tithe Barn
- St Laurence's Saxon church
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Bradford on Avon, revision 5242052 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242052
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bradford-on-avon). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.