Bradford on Avon

Bradford on Avon is an attractive little town in western Wiltshire with a long history.

The town has many fine examples of architecture from the Saxon, Medieval, Tudor, Georgian and Industrial Revolution periods. Also, to the north of the town, there was an Iron Age Fort and, recently discovered, a very important Roman villa.

It is at the southern end of the Cotswolds, near Bath, and has historic churches, medieval barns, a series of bridges and many Georgian mansions.

The Saxon Church of St. Laurence dates from the early 11th century and is one of the most complete examples of a chapel from that period. It is an unforgettable experience to stand in the tall, narrow stone built nave and admire the two flying angels high on the wall above.

The Tithe Barn is from the mid 14th century and inspires the awe that one feels upon entering a great cathedral.

The Shambles, which was a meat market in medieval times, is now a bustling pedestrian walkway lined with a range of small, independent shops. The Victorian Tea Shop has been named by the prestigious UK Tea Guild as the "UK's Top Tea Place".