Fairford
Parish in Cotswold, Gloucestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.706, -1.77 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 16 00 |
| Population: | 3,236 |
The small market town and civil parish of Fairford sits in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, England, straddling the gentle valley of the River Coln. Its honey‑coloured Cotswold limestone buildings and compact high street give a quintessentially rural character, popular with walkers and visitors exploring the surrounding lanes and countryside.
Fairford is best known for the 15th‑century stained glass in St Mary’s Church, one of the most complete medieval survivals in the country; nearby RAF Fairford and the annual Royal International Air Tattoo add an unexpected international dimension. The local economy mixes agriculture, small businesses and tourism, while a museum, pubs and active community groups maintain a strong social life for residents.
Postcode districts covering Fairford
Most populated places nearby
- Swindon 9.4 miles
- Oxford 22.6 miles
- Gloucester 21.9 miles
- Cheltenham 18.6 miles
- Stroud 19.7 miles
- Abingdon-on-Thames 21 miles
- Chippenham 22.7 miles
- Didcot 23.3 miles
- Witney 13 miles
- Wantage 17 miles
- Grove 16.2 miles
- Calne 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fairford Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Fairford North Ward 0.7 miles
- Lechlade, Kempsford & Fairford South Ward 1.7 miles
- Marston Maisey Parish 2.2 miles
- Quenington Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Kempsford Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Maiseyhampton Parish 2.5 miles
- Meysey Hampton Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Lechlade-on-Thames Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Hatherop Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Lechlade Parish 2.8 miles
- Southrop Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Fairford
GL7 4DS, GL7 4AW, GL7 4NA, GL7 4GZ, GL7 3WF, GL7 4AB, GL7 4AD, GL7 4LE, GL7 3DT … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 46.5 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 51.6 miles
- Swindon Railway Station 9.8 miles
- Kemble Railway Station 11 miles
Hotels near Fairford Ad
- The Bull Hotel 4 0.5 miles
- The New Inn 2.7 miles
- The Masons Arms 2.6 miles
- The Swan Hotel 4 4.7 miles
- The Lakes By YOO 2 miles
- The New Inn Hotel 3.5 miles
- The Riverside 3 3.4 miles
- The Saracens Head Hotel 2 5.8 miles
- The Bell Inn 4 5.6 miles
- Inn For All Seasons 3 7.5 miles
Schools in Fairford
- Fairford C of E Primary School Primary
- Farmor's School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Faringdon Abbey Historic site 8.6 miles
- Stowell Park Estate 8.7 miles
- County Ground Stadium 9.8 miles
- Burderop Wood Forest 12 miles
- Cotswold Motoring Museum Museum 12.3 miles
- Burderop Park Estate 13.1 miles
- Bruern Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles
- Eynsham Hall Estate 15.8 miles
- Cotswold Hills Hill 17.1 miles
- Whaddon Road Stadium 18.6 miles
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 19.2 miles
- Avebury Stones Archaeological site 19.5 miles