Parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.417, -2.33 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 77 68 |
| Dialling code: | 01225 (Bath) |
The village of Batheaston sits just east of Bath in the unitary authority of Bath and North East Somerset, nestling on the northern bank of the River Avon and alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal. Its lanes rise from the riverside, offering views towards the city and surrounding hills, and the built environment mixes older stone cottages with Georgian and Victorian terraces that reflect its long history as a riverside stopping point on the road into Bath.
There is a strong local community with shops, pubs and clubs, and many residents commute into Bath or Bristol, while traces of a modest industrial past remain in former mill sites and canal buildings. Quiet towpaths, nearby open countryside on the edge of the Cotswolds and a number of listed buildings contribute to a village character popular with walkers, families and those seeking an accessible rural feel close to the city.
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