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Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-Avon is a bustling market town which still serves the local farming community as it has done for centuries. Nestling in the western corner of Wiltshire, Bradford on Avon is only 8 miles from the World Heritage City of Bath.

One of the most compelling features about Bradford is its unique position on the edge of the Cotswolds facing the River Avon. The ancient bridge in the centre of the town remains its natural focus and still retains two of its original 13th-century arches and a 17th-century 'lock up'.

The historical view from the main bridge incoporates the hill above the town which is dotted with the old weavers' cottages and the river bank flanked with the 19th-century former cloth mills. Shops, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants line the narrow streets in the town centre and there are delightful back streets and alley ways to explore.

You should also look out for the Saxon Church of St Lawrence, on the edge of the town centre, which is one of the most complete Saxon churches in the country and a gem of Anglo-Saxon architecture.

Other local attractions include the Tithe Barn at Barton Manor, and nearby Barton Farm Country Park, within walking distance of the town centre; The Peto Garden at nearby Iford Manor; and the National Trust's Westwood Manor.

The Kennet & Avon Canal also passes through the town providing opportunities for boat trips and walking and cycling along the towpath. The town's railway station gives easy access to other Wiltshire towns, and to Bath, making Bradford on Avon an ideal base for a short break or holiday in west Wiltshire.

Bradford on Avon and the surrounding area offers a variety of places to stay. Hotels, pubs and inns, guesthouses and bed and breakfast accomodation, and self-catering cottages and apartments are available.

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Tempting places to eat and drink range from tea shops and cafes to pubs and restaurants, including the Fat Fowl on Silver Street, while shopping is a pleasure, with everything from major discount outlets to unique, individual retailers.

There is an excellent year-round programme of arts and entertainment on offer, and enough festivals and sports and leisure opportunities to satisfy even the most active of visitors.

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