Bransford
Built-up area in Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.172, -2.295 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 79 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01905 (Worcester) |
The village of Bransford sits in the western part of the Malvern Hills district of Worcestershire, England, close to the floodplain of the River Teme and just a short drive from the city of Worcester. It is a small, largely rural parish of farms, lanes and scattered cottages, with easy access to countryside walks and the rolling landscapes that characterise the area.
Historically a farming community with roots dating back many centuries, Bransford retains a strong village feel and a number of older buildings, while modern life sees many residents commuting to nearby towns. Local activity tends to centre on village gatherings, the church and occasional events, and the combination of riverside meadows and nearby hills makes it appealing to walkers and those seeking a quieter country lifestyle.
Postcode districts covering Bransford
Most populated places nearby
- Dudley 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Gloucester 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Cheltenham 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Worcester 4 miles6.4 km
- Redditch 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Hereford 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Kidderminster 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Stourbridge 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Halesowen 22 miles35.4 km
- Bromsgrove 14.9 miles24 km
- Great Malvern 4.3 miles7 km
- Brierley Hill 22.3 miles35.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Cotheridge Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Rushwick Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Collett's Green Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Leigh Sinton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Leigh Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Newland Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Powick Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Dines Green & Grove Farm Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Lower Broadheath Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Lower Wick & Pitmaston Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Broadheath Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Bransford
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30.2 miles48.6 km
- Bristol Airport 57.5 miles92.5 km
- Malvern Link Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Worcester Foregate Street Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km
Hotels near Bransford Ad
- The Hop Merchant's House 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Halfway House 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Worcester Bank House Hotel Spa & Golf; Bw Premier Collection 4 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Boutique by Browns 3.3 miles5.3 km
- The Bell Inn 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- No.12 Self Check-in Apartments 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Cotford Hotel 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 4.4 miles7 km
- The Malvern 4 3 miles4.8 km
Local points of interest
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 2.8 miles4.5 km
- University of Worcester University 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Commandery Museum 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Croome Court Estate 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Westwood House Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Witley Court Historic site 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Woodnorton Estate 13.1 miles21 km
- Aggborough Stadium 14.6 miles23.5 km