Bradford Abbas is a small village and civil parish in rural Dorset, set in the lush, undulating countryside of the Blackmore Vale and lying within easy reach of Yeovil and Sherborne. Its name – literally a “broad ford” with the affix “Abbas” – records historic ownership by Sherborne Abbey and hints at a long settlement history framed by lanes, hedgerows and small fields.
Today the village retains a distinctly rural character, with agriculture (notably dairy and mixed farming) still shaping the landscape, while many residents commute to nearby market towns for work. Historic buildings, a medieval parish church with Norman fabric and a compact community life of local events and village groups give Bradford Abbas a quietly traditional Dorset feel.
Postcode districts covering Bradford Abbas
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Weymouth 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Yeovil 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Bridgwater 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Frome 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Dorchester 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Bridport 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Chard 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Chard Town 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Street 15 miles24.1 km
- Blandford Forum 19.3 miles31 km
- Wells 19.6 miles31.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Clifton Maybank Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Thornford Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Over Compton Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Barwick and Stoford Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Nether Compton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Beer Hackett Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Yeovil East Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Yetminster Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Yeovil Central Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Trent Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Yeovil South Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Yeovil Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Bradford Abbas
DT9 6RT, DT9 6SH, DT9 6RR, DT9 6RL, DT9 6RW, DT9 6SA, DT9 6SP, DT9 6RY, DT9 6SB … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 31.9 miles51.3 km
- Bournemouth Airport 34.1 miles54.9 km
- Yeovil Junction 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Thornford Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Bradford Abbas Ad
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Grange at Oborne 4.9 miles7.8 km
- Pen Mill Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Eton House 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
Schools in Bradford Abbas
- St Mary's C of E Primary School, Bradford Abbas Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 4 miles6.5 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 14.3 miles22.9 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.8 miles25.3 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 15.9 miles25.6 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Stourhead Estate 17 miles27.3 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 19.1 miles30.8 km