Besford
Built-up area in Wychavon, Worcestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.096, -2.148 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 89 44 |
Besford is a small, rural village and civil parish in the district of Wychavon, in Worcestershire, England. Set in typical low-lying Worcestershire countryside not far from Worcester and neighbouring market towns, it feels distinctly agricultural with lanes, hedgerows and public footpaths that make it popular for country walks and quiet living.
The village retains a handful of historic buildings and a strong community feel; a notable local landmark is the old country house known as Besford Court, and there is a small parish church and village amenities that point to a traditionally rural economy supplemented today by commuters and small businesses. Social life tends to centre on village events and the nearby towns for broader services, giving Besford a peaceful, close-knit character with a clear sense of local history.
Postcode districts covering Besford
Most populated places nearby
- Gloucester 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Cheltenham 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Worcester 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Redditch 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Hereford 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Stroud 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Kidderminster 20.2 miles32.6 km
- Stourbridge 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Bromsgrove 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Great Malvern 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Stratford-upon-Avon 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Droitwich Spa 11.7 miles18.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Croome D'Abitot Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Defford Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hill Croome Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Severn Stoke Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Pirton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Birlingham Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Eckington Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Earl's Croome Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Strensham Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Drakes Broughton and Wadborough Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ryall Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Drakes Broughton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
Example postcodes in Besford
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30 miles48.2 km
- Bristol Airport 55 miles88.5 km
- Pershore Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km
- Ashchurch For Tewkesbury Railway Station 6.9 miles11.1 km
Hotels near Besford Ad
- Stanbrook Abbey Hotel, Worcester 4 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Hop Merchant's House 7.5 miles12 km
- The Fleet 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Boutique by Browns 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Swan Hotel 4 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Cotford Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Halfway House 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Days Inn Tewkesbury 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Great Malvern Hotel 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- No.12 Self Check-in Apartments 3 8 miles12.9 km
Local points of interest
- Croome Court Estate 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Stanbrook Abbey (1838-1871) Historic site 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Blackmore Park Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Woodnorton Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Commandery Museum 7 miles11.3 km
- Worcester Racecourse Recreation 8 miles12.9 km
- University of Worcester University 8.1 miles13 km
- Pitchcroft Allotments Gardens 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Elgar Birthplace Museum Museum 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Westwood House Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Ragley Hall Country house 12.8 miles20.6 km