Bidford-on-Avon
Parish in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.163, -1.853 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 10 51 |
| Population: | 5,047 |
Bidford-on-Avon is a sizeable village and civil parish in the district of Stratford-on-Avon, in Warwickshire, England. It sits on the banks of the River Avon, and its skyline is dominated by the historic stone Bidford Bridge and surrounding riverside meadows, which give the area a distinctive rural feel and draw walkers and anglers.
The local economy mixes agriculture, small businesses and commuters who travel to nearby towns, while a cluster of traditional pubs, shops and community clubs keeps village life lively. Historically the settlement grew around river trade and local industries, and today it balances that heritage with modern housing, services and occasional events that reflect a strong community spirit.
Postcode districts covering Bidford-on-Avon
Most populated places nearby
- Birmingham 21.1 miles
- Coventry 22.6 miles
- Solihull 17.4 miles
- Cheltenham 21 miles
- Worcester 15.3 miles
- Royal Leamington Spa 16.2 miles
- Redditch 9.7 miles
- Kidderminster 22.6 miles
- Stourbridge 23.3 miles
- Halesowen 22 miles
- Bromsgrove 14.4 miles
- Banbury 22.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bidford East Ward 0.3 miles
- Bidford-on-Avon Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Bidford West Ward 0.8 miles
- Broom Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Wixford Parish 1.6 miles
- Salford Priors & Alcester Rural Ward 1.6 miles
- Salford Priors Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Cleeve Prior Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ardens Grafton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Bickmarsh Parish 1.9 miles
- Exhall Parish 2 miles
- Temple Grafton Parish 2 miles
Example postcodes in Bidford-on-Avon
B50 4AG, B50 4QQ, B50 4HP, B50 4AJ, B50 4EQ, B50 4GW, B50 4HR, B50 4QG, B50 4DH … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 20.6 miles
- East Midlands Airport 51.2 miles
- Honeybourne Station 4.4 miles
- Wilmcote Railway Station 5.8 miles
Hotels near Bidford-on-Avon Ad
- Arrow Mill 4 3 miles
- The White Swan Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- Burnside Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- Hotel Du Vin Stratford Upon Avon 4 6.4 miles
- Hotel Indigo Stratford Upon Avon 4 6.5 miles
- The Billesley Manor Hotel 4 4.2 miles
- Dormy House Hotel 4 8.5 miles
- The Seagrave Arms 6.6 miles
- The Throckmorton 5.9 miles
- Abbots Grange Manor House 5 8.9 miles
Schools in Bidford-on-Avon
- Bidford-on-Avon C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Ragley Hall Country house 3 miles
- Stratford Racecourse Recreation 5.7 miles
- Woodnorton Estate 7 miles
- Hidcote Manor Garden Gardens 7.2 miles
- Ipsley Court Estate 9.7 miles
- Ettington Park Estate 9.9 miles
- Pinley Priory Historic site 11.2 miles
- Hewell Grange Estate 12 miles
- Batsford Estate 12.4 miles
- Warwick Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles
- Ashorne Hill Estate 13.6 miles
- Croome Court Estate 14 miles