Bidford-on-Avon
Built-up area in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, B50, England
| Coordinates: | 52.169, -1.858 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 09 52 |
| Population: | 5,047 |
The village of Bidford-on-Avon sits on the southern bank of the River Avon in the district of Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England. It’s a compact riverside settlement, with the characterful stone Bidford Bridge marking a historic crossing and attractive towpaths and flood meadows that make it popular for walkers and boating.
Historically it grew as a market and river‑transport centre and today mixes local shops, pubs and small businesses with commuter residents drawn to nearby towns; community life centres on village events, a primary school and leisure activity on the water. The village’s older buildings and the bridge give a strong sense of local history, while its easy access to the cultural attractions of Stratford-on-Avon keeps it well connected.
Postcode districts covering Bidford-on-Avon
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 20.7 miles
- Coventry 22.5 miles
- Solihull 17 miles
- Cheltenham 21.3 miles
- Worcester 15 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 16.2 miles
- Redditch 9.2 miles
- Kidderminster 22.2 miles
- Stourbridge 22.8 miles
- Halesowen 21.5 miles
- Bromsgrove 13.9 miles
- Banbury 23.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bidford West Ward 0.4 miles
- Bidford East Ward 0.6 miles
- Broom Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Wixford Parish 1.2 miles
- Salford Priors & Alcester Rural Ward 1.3 miles
- Salford Priors Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Ardens Grafton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Exhall Parish 1.7 miles
- Cleeve Prior Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Temple Grafton Parish 2 miles
- Bickmarsh Parish 2.4 miles
- Dorsington Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Bidford-on-Avon
B50 4JF, B50 4NF, B50 4FD, B50 4EU, B50 4BQ, B50 4AH, B50 4BP, B50 4DP, B50 4EP … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 20.2 miles
- East Midlands Airport 50.9 miles
- Honeybourne Station 4.8 miles
- Wilmcote Railway Station 5.7 miles
Hotels near Bidford-on-Avon Ad
- The Blue Boar Inn 3 2.9 miles
- Broom Hall Inn 0.6 miles
- The Arden Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- Arrow Mill- Brunning and Price 4 2.5 miles
- The Throckmorton 4 5.5 miles
- Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- Travelodge Stratford Alcester 3 2.6 miles
- Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon 4 6.6 miles
- DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford upon Avon 4 6.4 miles
- The Boot Inn 4 7.5 miles
Schools in Bidford-on-Avon
- Bidford-on-Avon C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ragley Hall Country house 2.6 miles
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 5.8 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 7 miles
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 7.6 miles
- Ipsley Court Estate 9.2 miles
- Ettington Park Estate 10.2 miles
- Pinley Priory Historic site 11 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 11.5 miles
- Batsford Estate 12.8 miles
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 13.3 miles
- Ashorne Hill Estate 13.7 miles
- Croome Court Estate 13.9 miles