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Major city · 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.

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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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Weather
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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.

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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.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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 (5 km (3.1 mi))£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.

Georgian architectureSaxon bridge over the AvonBradford on Avon Tithe BarnSt Laurence's Saxon church
Airports
BRS Bristol Airport (about 30 km (19 mi), 40 min by bus or train)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bradford on Avon: next 7 days

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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)

1°C (34°F)

12 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

6°C (43°F)

8 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

7 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

6 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Dec

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

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

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bath

go

Door 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

go

Door to door: ≈20 min

Bus or drive 5 km (3.1 mi) north‑east, 10 min by car

National Trust manor, free entry.

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Drive 8 km (5 mi) 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£50–£80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
£80–£130 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
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 entryFree
Taxi (5 km)£12–£15 (≈ US$16–20)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Bradford on Avon is low‑risk; typical UK town safety. Watch for occasional traffic on the bridge and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
  • 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

  1. Best months: May–September · avoid January–February (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Rail‑to‑bed contract: Bradford‑on‑Avon station → Swan Hotel (10 min walk).
  2. Bicycle hire at the station for canal tow‑path loops (check local provider).
  3. Add a day for Bath if you want spa time.

Meanwhile

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