Bradford Abbas is a small village and civil parish in Dorset, set in gently rolling countryside close to the county boundary with Somerset and within the broad clay vales often associated with the Blackmore Vale. The "Abbas" element of the name records medieval ownership by an abbess, and the village retains a compact historic core with a medieval parish church and a mix of stone and thatched cottages that hint at its long rural past.
Historically agricultural, the local economy still leans on farming but many residents now commute to nearby towns such as Yeovil and Sherborne. Community life is quiet and village-centred, with a village hall and occasional local events, and the surrounding countryside makes the area attractive to walkers and anyone seeking a tranquil Dorset village atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Bradford Abbas
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Weymouth 22.3 miles36 km
- Yeovil 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bridgwater 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Frome 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Dorchester 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Bridport 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Chard 16.3 miles26.3 km
- Chard Town 16 miles25.8 km
- Street 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Blandford Forum 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Wells 19.1 miles30.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Bradford Abbas Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Over Compton Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Clifton Maybank Parish 1.3 miles2 km
- Yeovil East Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Barwick and Stoford Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Nether Compton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Thornford Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Yeovil Central Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Yeovil South Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Yeovil Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Trent Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Beer Hackett Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Bradford Abbas
DT9 6RP, BA21 5BW, DT9 6SQ, DT9 6RF, DT9 6RH, DT9 6SH, DT9 6RY, DT9 6RN, DT9 6RZ … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 31.4 miles50.5 km
- Bournemouth Airport 34.6 miles55.7 km
- Yeovil Pen Mill Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Yeovil Junction 1 mile1.6 km
Hotels near Bradford Abbas Ad
- The Hillbrook Hotel & Spa - Sherborne 3 miles4.8 km
- The Cross Keys Sherborne 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Pen Mill Hotel 1.1 miles1.8 km
- The Grange at Oborne 5 miles8 km
- Lanes Hotel 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Newell Bistro and Rooms 3 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Summer Lodge Country House Hotel 5 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Eton House 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Halfway House Inn Country Lodge 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Northover Manor Hotel 3 6 miles9.7 km
Schools in Bradford Abbas
- St Mary's C of E Primary School, Bradford Abbas Primary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 12 miles19.4 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 14 miles22.6 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 15.4 miles24.7 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 16 miles25.7 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Stourhead Estate 16.9 miles27.3 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 19.2 miles30.9 km