Towns & cities · South West England
Bradford-on-Tone
Bradford-on-Tone — village and civil parish in Taunton Deane, Somerset, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Norton Fitzwarren · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bradford-on-Tone, the nearest railway station is Norton Fitzwarren, which is 3.3 km away. Entry to the town is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is TA4.
About
Bradford-on-Tone is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 573 people. Address: TA4. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Taunton Deane, Somerset, England". Coordinates: 50.9990°, -3.1799°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bradford-on-Tone is a village and civil parish in Wellington, Somerset, England, situated on the River Tone 4 miles (6.4 km) south west of Taunton. The parish, which includes Tone Green and Hele, has a population of 622. The village is centred on the meeting of three roads: two of these come from the A38, the main road between the towns of Taunton and Wellington, while the third leads north to the nearby village of Oake. Around this junction are situated the local pub, The White Horse, a war memorial, the Church of St Giles, the Village Hall and some older residential buildings.
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Background
History
The name Bradford is undoubtedly English: it shows the village to have stood in Saxon days near a broad ford, or passageway across the River Tone. The parish of Bradford was part of the Taunton Deane Hundred. The 14th-century Bradford Bridge over the Tone is said to have been 'built by the monks', though it is not known which particular monks did the work. In the 1830s the Grand Western Canal was under construction and included a bridge at Trefusis Farm. On 16 May 1991 Bradford-on-Tone was the site of a major chemical incident when a train carrying kerosene, petrol and diesel was derailed and caught fire. The fire service took two days to put the fire out and there was significant…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9990, -3.1799
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Bradford-on-Tone
- Postcode
- TA4
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Population
- 573
- Nearest railway station
- Norton Fitzwarren — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.somersetintelligence.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1811272 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bradford-on-Tone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bradford on Tone.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Bradford Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Canal Bridge At Ngr St 1665 2315
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Sheppy's Cider
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Stoford Manor
Manor houses · 1.2 km
Hawkaller
Villages · 1.8 km
Whirlwinds Rebound Centre
Trampoline parks · 2.3 km
West Buckland
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Church of St Mary, West Buckland
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Greenacres Touring Park
Caravan parks · 2.9 km
Cadeside Caravan Club Site
Caravan parks · 3.0 km
Nynehead Boat Lift
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Bradford-on-Tone is a village in South West England with a population of 573. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 573
- Constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
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Things to see in Bradford-on-Tone
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Church of All Saints, Nynehead
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Longforth Farm
Longforth Farm — archaeological site in Wellington, Somerset West and Taunton, England, UK.
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Nynehead Boat Lift
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Nynehead Court
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Tone Dale House
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Sheppy's Cider
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Norton Fitzwarren Roman Temporary Camp
Norton Fitzwarren Roman Temporary Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Stoford Manor
Stoford Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Bridge Over River Tone At Ngr St 1378 2234
Bridge Over River Tone At Ngr St 1378 2234 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Canal Bridge At Ngr St 1665 2315
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Harpford Bridge
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Bradford Bridge
Bradford Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial
Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Chorley Family Monument in Churchyard, About 3 Metres East Of Vestry, Church Of All Saints
Chorley Family Monument in Churchyard, About 3 Metres East Of Vestry, Church Of All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cadeside Caravan Club Site
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📷 5Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial
Bradford-On-Tone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic bridges · South West England
Bradford Bridge
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📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Canal Bridge At Ngr St 1665 2315
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📷 3Natural landmarks · South West England
Sheppy's Cider
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📷 3Manor houses · South West England
Stoford Manor
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Places to stay
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Greenacres Touring Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cadeside Caravan Club Site
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📷 5B&Bs · South West England
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Corner House Hotel
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Blorenge House Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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The Chapel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bradford-on-Tone?
- Bradford-on-Tone is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4), in the parish of Bradford-on-Tone.
- What is Bradford-on-Tone?
- Bradford-on-Tone — village and civil parish in Taunton Deane, Somerset, England.
- How do I get to Bradford-on-Tone?
- The nearest railway station is Norton Fitzwarren, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4.
- Is Bradford-on-Tone free to visit?
- Yes, Bradford-on-Tone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bradford-on-Tone?
- The nearest railway station is Norton Fitzwarren, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4.