Welcome to Bathford

Bathford is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles east of the city of Bath and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque cottages, historic buildings, and charming atmosphere.

One of the most notable landmarks in Bathford is the St. Swithun's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window, a bell tower, and a peaceful churchyard. Another popular attraction in the village is the Bathford Village Shop, which is a community-run store that sells a variety of local produce, groceries, and gifts.

Bathford is also home to several walking trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The Cotswold Way, a long-distance footpath that runs from Chipping Campden to Bath, passes through the village and is a popular route for hikers and walkers. Overall, Bathford is a charming and peaceful village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Somerset.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 6.2°C

Wind: 6.9 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Bathford Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Hayter	Dovers Park Bathford Bath Somerset BA1 7UB 1225858776 School Website
Bathampton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Naomi Boyce	Tyning Road Bathampton Bath Somerset BA2 6TQ 1225465229 School Website
Batheaston Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Jefferies	School Lane Northend Bath Somerset BA1 7EP 1225858555 School Website
University Of Bath Higher Education Institutions Head Teacher Professor Ian White	Claverton Down Bath Somerset BA2 7AY 1225826826 School Website
Box Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Jo French	High Street Box Corsham Wiltshire SN13 8NF 01225742663 School Website
King Edwards School Other Independent School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mr Martin J Boden	North Road Bath Somerset BA2 6HU 01225464313 School Website
St Saviours Junior Church School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Joe Beament	Eldon Place Larkhall Bath Somerset BA1 6TG 1225310137 School Website
Bathwick St Mary Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Purkiss	Darlington Road Bath Somerset BA2 6NN 1225465654 School Website
St Saviours Infant Church School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Joe Beament	Spring Lane Larkhall Bath Somerset BA1 6NY 1225310137 School Website
St Mark's Cofe School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Barnaby Ash	Bay Tree Road Bath Somerset BA1 6ND 1225312661 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 3.13 Miles

Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 3.88 Miles

Bradford-On-Avon St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF 3.89 Miles

Oldfield Park Brook Road, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA2 3RS 4.06 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 4.07 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Executive Driving Services 01225 858527 11 Farleigh Rise, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2QP 0.15 Miles
Drive-U Chauffeur Service 07970 143922 24 Mountain Wood, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7SE 0.46 Miles
Airport Taxi Service 07866 735783 Northend, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7ES 1.59 Miles
Steves Cab 07818 476868 27 Sevenacres Lane, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7EQ 1.63 Miles
Chauffeur Link 01225 446936 The Coach House, Bath, Somerset, BA2 6JF 2.44 Miles
Spright Cars 01225 220015 6 Mt View, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5QF 3.00 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01225 444444 South Parade, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4AF 3.06 Miles
Bond Street Chauffeur Services 01225 466198 18 New Bond Street, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1BA 3.15 Miles
Blue Car Private Hire 01225 318332 6 Lower Borough Walls, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1QR 3.23 Miles
Bath Taxi 07949 696950 3 Edgar Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA1 2FJ 3.23 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Farleigh Rise Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bathford Hill Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mountain Wood Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn 13 Ashley Wood Collection Today available until:09:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Bathford Po Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Monkton Farleigh P.O. Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadow Park Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sn13 Lower Kingsdown Road Corsham Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Box Road Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barnfield Way Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Bannerdown Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Batheaston Po Box Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Warleigh Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holcombe Lane Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shockerwick Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Batheaston Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Coalpit Road Batheaston Bath BA1 7NP
Batheaston Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Coalpit Road Batheaston Bath BA1 7NP
Batheaston Medical Centre 01225 858686	Batheaston Medical Centre Coalpit Road, Batheaston Bath BA1 7NP
Dr Rolls Rl & Partners 01225 464187	Bathampton Surgery Holcombe Lane Bathampton Bath Avon BA2 6UL
University Medical Centre 01225 789100	University Medical Centre Quarry House,North Road Bath BA2 7AY

Local Stores

University of Bath
Level 2
Claverton Down
Bath
Somerset
BA2 7AY
01225 383901
Store Website
2.03 miles

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SPAR Bathampton
21 - 23 Holcombe Road
Bathampton
BA2 6UL
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Highcroft Batheaston Veterinary Surgery
215 London Road East Batheaston Bath Somerset BA1 7NB 01225 852287 enquiries@highcroftvet.co.uk Website 1.30 miles
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Bath Veterinary Group
4 Beaufort East London Road Bath Somerset BA1 6QD 01225 312061 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 2.34 miles
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Ashman Jones London Road Veterinary Clinic
22-23 Walcot Buildings Bath Somerset BA1 6AD 01225 446 269 vets@ashmanjones.co.uk Website 2.73 miles
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Ashman Jones Vets: Widcombe
5 Widcombe Parade Widcombe Bath Somerset BA2 4JT 01225 807 510 vets@ashmanjones.co.uk Website 3.06 miles
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Bath Veterinary Centre Ltd
1 Rivers Street Place Julian Road Bath Somerset BA1 2RS 01225 313995 r_harrison2@btconnect.com Website 3.20 miles
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Harris, Hill &Amp; Gibbons Veterinary Group - Bradford On Avon
Prospect House Frome Road Bradford-On-Avon Wiltshire BA15 1LA 01225 862656 BOA@hhgvets.co.uk Website 3.95 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Browns Folly
Lovely Large Woodland Walk With Plentiful Views Over The City. 14 Farleigh Rise Monkton Farleigh Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 2QP 0.41 miles Go To The Top Of The Steep Road (Very Steep!!) Free Car Park On Right With Barrier, Limited Spaces

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The Avenue
Large Open Fields To Walk In, Takes Almost An Hour To Walk To One End And Back Again. If You Don't Mind A Little Road Walking, You Can Do A Circular Walk Which Includes The Incredible (And Dog Friendly) The Longs Arms In South Wraxall. Just Stick To The Footpath As The Farm Manager Is Fierce! There's A Few Parking Spaces On The South Wraxall End And A Few On The Monkton Farleigh End (Plus A Dog Poo Bin!) For A Few Weeks Each Year There's Cows In The Fields (Normally Late Summer) Link Ln Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 2QN 0.82 miles

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Mill Lane
Large Open Fields To Stretch Those Four Legs, Direct Access To The River For Doggy Swimming, Lovely In The Summer. 8 Valens Terrace Box Corsham SN13 8NT 2.08 miles Free Parking By The Library, Following The Dog Walk Along The Bottom (Signposted) Crossing The Road Turning Left Under The Bridge, Take The Second Right Hand Footpath.

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Charmy Down
Lovely Open Fields Plenty Of Space For The High Energy Breeds To Burn Off Some Steam. Cows Are In One Field But Are Fenced Off, Stick To Footpaths. Hollies Ln Bath Lancashire BA1 8ER 2.30 miles Lay By Parking, Road Is In Awful Condition So Care Needs To Be Taken

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Box Woods And Hazelbury Manor
Follow Bridle Way Into The Woods, Lots Of Different Routes To Take, Some Stunning Views Of Bath &Amp; Box, Sheep One Bit Of The Walk But In A Different Field. Bradford Rd Box 2.68 miles

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Bath Skyline
A Short, Circular Dog Walk From Bath City Centre Out To The Countryside Of The Bath Skyline. This Walk Has Stunning Views, Hidden Waterways And Georgian History. BA1 1LN 3.07 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear
Temp	20.1°C	18.6°C	16.2°C	14.9°C	18.3°C	24.8°C	29.6°C	29.3°C	28°C	27°C	22.7°C	20.1°C
Feels Like	20.1°C	18.6°C	16.2°C	14.6°C	18.2°C	26°C	31.9°C	30.9°C	28.4°C	27°C	23.2°C	20.1°C

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Temp	17°C	15.1°C	13.2°C	11.6°C	13.3°C	16.6°C	19.6°C	21.6°C	22.8°C	22.6°C	20.5°C	16.3°C
Feels Like	17°C	14.3°C	11.6°C	9.7°C	11.4°C	16.1°C	19.5°C	21.6°C	24.5°C	24.6°C	20.5°C	16.2°C

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