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Bradford on Avon
Architecture
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.

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

Tithe Barn 
The stunning Tithe Barn was built in the mid 14th century and inspires the same sort of awe that one feels on entering a great cathedral. Used as a setting for several TV dramas, it is 168 feet long with a massive timbered roof spanning 33 feet beneath stone tiles weighing 100 tons. It retains its old threshing floors and other features from its agricultural past.

Barton Grange Farm
Set in the beautiful Barton Farm Country Park, with its ancient packhorse bridge and bordered by the River Avon and Kennet and Avon Canal, is a range of medieval buildings. This was the grange of the nuns of Shaftesbury Abbey who had been granted the manor of Bradford by King Ethelred in AD 1001..

Ancient Town Bridge 
The name of the town originates from the ‘broad ford’ across the River Avon and the bridge is a natural focus for the town. Although widened in the 17th century, it still retains two of the original 13th century arches. A notable feature is the ‘Blind House’ built in the 18th century to serve as the town lock-up.

Chapel of St Mary Tory and the Mills
This tiny chapel, high up on Tory, was largely rebuilt in Victorian times. The town retains many reminders of its dependence on the cloth trade – from the 17th century weavers’ cottages to the later mills which still line the River Avon in the town centre.

Kennet and Avon Canal
Originally opened in 1810 the canal runs from Reading to Bristol. One of the deepest locks on the canal is in Bradford on Avon. Boat hire and boat trips are available from the working wharf and a particularly attractive mile and a half stretch to Avoncliff is a popular walk.

Avoncliff
Built of stone from local quarries, the magnificent Avoncliff Aqueduct carries the canal over the River Avon and the railway line to Bath. A nearby picturesque old pub with its riverside gardens is a popular refreshment stop.

The Shambles and the town centre
The Shambles, the meat market in medieval times, is now a bustling pedestrian walkway lined with a range of small, independent shops. Among the many attractive shops and eating places in the town centre, is the Victorian Tea Shop which has been named by the prestigious UK Tea Guild as the ‘UK’s Top Tea Place’.

Museum
Browse around the museum which is home to a diverse and fascinating collection illustrating the history of the town. Of particular interest is the Christopher Pharmacy, an exact reconstruction of the Victorian chemist’s shop which used to serve the town.

Roll of Honour
The Roll of Honour was refurbished in 2014 when the Town Council held a service to rededicate the War Memorial in West Gardens. The Roll of Honour lists all the names of those who fought in the First World War.  It is situated in the foyer of St Margaret's Hall, Bradford on Avon.


Projects and what we do
Countdown to Peace
A programme of events and activities over the first ten days of November 2018, to raise awareness & understanding of WW1 across Bradford on Avon

Countdown to Peace  
Neighbourhood Plan
The Neighbourhood Plan was adopted in October 2017, following endorsement by the Town at Referendum in September 2017. It forms the first level of planning regulation in the town, working with Wiltshire Planning policies and the National Planning Policy Framework. It provides residents and those seeking to develop residential or commercial spaces in the town with a clear framework, covering the town’s expectations.
The plan covers residential and commercial development, alongside elements of economic, environmental, community infrastructure and parking provision in new development.
The Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Plan now forms part of the Development Plan and its policies will be given full weight when assessing planning applications that affect land covered by the Plan.
To access the plan and supporting documentation, visit http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/planning-neighbourhood-made-plans

Bradford on Avon Visitor Guide Cover
Community Emergency Volunteers
The Bradford on Avon Town Council Community Emergency Volunteers (CEVS) are group of volunteers drawn from our local community who wish to help others during times of severe weather, civil emergency, or at large scale events in the town.

The Volunteers were set up as a positive response to the floods of December 2013 through the Town Council's Emergency Planning Working Group. A number of organisations have been consulted with during the setting up process and include Wiltshire Council (Emergency Planning/Highways/Public Health), Network Rail, British Transport Police, Wiltshire Police, Wiltshire FRS, The Environment Agency, Wessex Water, SSEPD, Serve On, The British Red Cross, Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WILSAR).

Paul Robertson, Senior Co-ordinator, has assisted the Town Council and moved this project on to be a successful Community Asset.

Youth Centre
Why not hire Bradford on Avon Youth & Community Centre?

An ideal venue for your:

Birthday Party

Club Meeting

Craft Group

Sports Club

5-a-side football

Rooms available include Sports Hall, Art Room, Kitchen and lounge area.

Booking charges
Gym/Sports Hall
£13 per hour to including use of toilets.

Kitchen/Social Area
£8 per hour

Project/Art Room
£10 per hour

Music Room
£7.50 per hour

Whole building hired
£25 per hour including: Sports hall, Kitchen/Social area, music room and project room.

Cancellation policy
When a cancellation of a booking is received in writing the following amounts can be refunded/paid

(Less non-refundable booking fee):

28 days or more in advance -75% refund - 25% payable

27-21 days in advance - 75% refund - 25% payable

20-14 days in advance - 50% refund - 50% payable

13-7 days in advance - 15% refund - 85% payable

6 days before due date - No refund - Full amount payable

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