Bradford-on-Avon

Also known as Bradford on Avon, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, Bradford

Bradford-on-Avon (sometimes Bradford on Avon) is a town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England, near the border with Somerset. The town's canal, historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants make it popular with tourists. The parish had a population of 10,405 at the 2021 census.

Key facts

UK place.static_image_name: Bradford on Avon town bridge (2).JPG
UK place.static_image_caption: Town Bridge over the river Avon, showing the lockup (small domed building)
UK place.country: England
UK place.official_name: Bradford-on-Avon
UK place.population: 10,405
UK place.population_ref: (2021 census)
UK place.civil_parish: Bradford-on-Avon
UK place.unitary_england: Wiltshire
UK place.lieutenancy_england: Wiltshire
UK place.region: South West England
UK place.os_grid_reference: ST826609
UK place.post_town: Bradford-on-Avon

Article

17 sections

Contents

History
Geography
Religious sites
Early church
Others
Economy
Transport
Governance
Education
Media
Sport and leisure
Notable people
Sportspeople
Twin towns
See also
References
External links

The history of the town can be traced back to Roman origins. It has several buildings dating from the 17th century, when the town grew due to the thriving English woollen textile industry.