Towns & cities · West Midlands
Bidford-on-Avon
Bidford-on-Avon — village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hillers Halt · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bidford-on-Avon, the nearest railway station is Hillers Halt, located 3.8 km away. Entry to the town is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is B50 4AB.
About
Bidford-on-Avon is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,348 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 4,830 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1644°, -1.8567°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bidford-on-Avon is a large village and civil parish in the English county of Warwickshire, very close to the border with Worcestershire. In the 2001 census it had a population of 4,830, increasing to 5,350 at the 2011 census, increasing again to 6,818 in the 2021 census.
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Background
History
(Michaelmas Fair) c. 1900]] The Roman road Icknield Street passes through the village, going north towards Alcester. There is an ancient Anglo-Saxon burial site under the free car park located just behind the Indian restaurant "No 72". First discovered in the 1920s, artefacts from more recent excavations are located at Warwick Museum, while material from the first excavations on the site currently resides in the hands of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. A Bronze Age razor was found in excavations at Bidford-on-Avon. William Shakespeare is said to have joined a party of Stratford folk which set itself to outdrink a drinking club at Bidford-on-Avon, and as a result of his labours in that…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1644, -1.8567
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Bidford-on-Avon
- Postcode
- B50 4AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Population
- 4,830
- Nearest railway station
- Hillers Halt — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1770280 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bidford-on-Avon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bidford on Avon - geograph.org.uk - 41362.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Bidford-on-Avon is a village located in Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 4,830. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,830
- Administrative county
- Warwickshire
- Constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
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Things to see in Bidford-on-Avon
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The Malt House
The Malt House — house in Barton, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Bidford Bridge
Bidford Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Felix Dennis
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Bidford Bridge
Bidford Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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The Malt House
The Malt House — house in Barton, Bidford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Broom Hall
Broom Hall — hotel in Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Broom Tavern
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Where to eat & stay near Bidford-on-Avon
Places to stay
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bidford-on-Avon?
- Bidford-on-Avon is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B50 4AB), in the parish of Bidford-on-Avon.
- What is Bidford-on-Avon?
- Bidford-on-Avon — village and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Bidford-on-Avon?
- The nearest railway station is Hillers Halt, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode B50 4AB.
- Is Bidford-on-Avon free to visit?
- Yes, Bidford-on-Avon is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bidford-on-Avon?
- The nearest railway station is Hillers Halt, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B50 4AB.