Burford
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.318, -2.606 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 58 69 |
| Dialling code: | 01584 (Ludlow) |
Burford is a small, quiet parish in rural Shropshire lying close to the county border with Worcestershire, set among rolling farmland and the winding valley of the River Teme. Its landscape is typical of the border counties, with hedged fields, small woodlands and lanes that make it popular for walking and country pursuits, and it sits within easy reach of market towns such as Tenbury Wells and Bridgnorth.
Life in Burford is shaped by agriculture and a handful of local businesses, alongside a small, tightly knit community centred on village events and the parish church and hall; historic cottages and farmhouses hint at a long rural heritage. Visitors and residents appreciate the tranquil setting, local history and outdoor opportunities rather than any heavy industry or large-scale tourism.
Postcode districts covering Burford
Most populated places nearby
- Worcester 18.7 miles
- Hereford 18.6 miles
- Kidderminster 15.6 miles
- Stourbridge 21.8 miles
- Halesowen 25 miles
- Bromsgrove 23.3 miles
- Great Malvern 18.7 miles
- Brierley Hill 23.2 miles
- Droitwich Spa 19.4 miles
- Stourport-on-Severn 14 miles
- Kingswinford 22.4 miles
- Ryton 23.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tenbury Wells Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Tenbury Parish 1.3 miles
- Boraston Parish 1.8 miles
- Little Hereford Parish 1.8 miles
- St. Michaels Built-up area 2 miles
- Greete Parish 2.1 miles
- Nash Parish 2.1 miles
- Whitton Parish 2.5 miles
- Hope Bagot Parish 2.8 miles
- Knighton on Teme Parish 2.8 miles
- Clee Ward 3 miles
- Rochford Parish 3.1 miles
Example postcodes in Burford
WR15 8UB, WR15 8HQ, WR15 8HF, WR15 8HS, WR15 8HE, WR15 8HG, WR15 8AY, WR15 8AW, WR15 8RB … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 37.4 miles
- East Midlands Airport 64.3 miles
- Ludlow Railway Station 5.9 miles
- Leominster Railway Station 8.3 miles
Hotels near Burford Ad
- The Bridge 0.6 miles
- The Town House Ludlow 5.8 miles
- The Baiting House 4 7 miles
- The Elms Hotel & Spa 4 9.2 miles
- The Hopton Crown 4 5.4 miles
- The Clive Arms 5 8.2 miles
- The Feathers Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- Fishmore Hall 3 6.3 miles
- The Wheatsheaf Inn 5.7 miles
- The Falcon Hotel 2 9.9 miles
Schools in Burford
- Burford C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Easton Court Estate 1.2 miles
- Clee Hills Hill 7.3 miles
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 8 miles
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 9 miles
- Witley Court Historic site 10.4 miles
- Wyre Forest Forest 11.7 miles
- Aggborough Stadium 15.9 miles
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 15.9 miles
- University of Worcester University 17.5 miles
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 17.6 miles
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 17.7 miles
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 17.8 miles