Welcome to Freshford

Freshford is a picturesque village located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Frome and is surrounded by lush green hills and valleys. The village is known for its beautiful architecture, quaint cottages, and historic buildings. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many interesting landmarks and attractions to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in Freshford is the Holy Trinity Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a beautiful example of Norman architecture and features a stunning stained glass window. Another popular attraction in the village is the Freshford Mill, which was built in the 18th century and is now a private residence. The mill is a great example of Georgian architecture and is a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.

Freshford is also known for its beautiful countryside and scenic walks. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and valleys, and there are many footpaths and trails to explore. The River Frome is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are many picnic areas and benches along the riverbank. Overall, Freshford is a charming village that offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

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Freshford Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Wishart	High Street Freshford Bath Somerset BA2 7WE 1225723331 School Website
Winsley Coe Vc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Wilson	Tyning Road Winsley Bradford-On-Avon Wiltshire BA15 2JN 1225863365 School Website
Westwood-With-Iford Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs T Dunn	Boswell Road Lower Westwood Bradford-On-Avon Wiltshire BA15 2BY 1225862408 School Website
Monkton Senior School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Wheeler	Monkton Combe Bath Somerset BA2 7HG 01225721100 School Website
Lumiar Stowford School Other Independent School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Walker	Stowford Manor Farm Wingfield BA14 9LH 1225967032 School Website
St Laurence School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Farrer	Ashley Road Bradford On Avon Wiltshire BA15 1DZ 01225309500 School Website
Ralph Allen School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Greenhough	Claverton Down Road Combe Down Bath Somerset BA2 7AD 01225832936 School Website
Fitzmaurice Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tracey Dunn	Frome Road Bradford-On-Avon Wiltshire BA15 1LE 1225862162 School Website
Christ Church Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Sue Tudge	Berryfield Road Bradford On Avon Wiltshire BA15 1ST 01225863444 School Website
Combe Down Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Gascoigne	Church Road Combe Down Bath Somerset BA2 5JQ 1225840324 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Freshford Station Road, Freshford, Somerset, BA2 7WQ 0.05 Miles

Avoncliff Un-Named Lane Off Belcombe Road, Avoncliff, Wiltshire, BA15 2HD 0.83 Miles

Bradford-On-Avon St Margaret'S Street, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF 2.15 Miles

Bath Spa Dorchester Street, Bath Spa, Somerset, BA1 1SU 3.52 Miles

Trowbridge Stallard Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8HW 4.06 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bradford On Avon Taxis 01225 862277 Station Approach, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DF 2.11 Miles
Beeline Taxis 01225 433946 17 Sladesbrook, Bradford On Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1SH 2.51 Miles
Star Chauffeurs 01225 833071 Springfield House, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7DL 2.74 Miles
A-Class Cars 07854 989374 21 Axbridgeroad, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5PW 2.95 Miles
Airport Transfers Bath 07910 433897 Wynola Cars, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7NE 2.97 Miles
Chauffeurlink 01225 840880 The Garden Lodge, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2UW 3.32 Miles
V Class Travel 01225 835847 2 Ridge Green Cl, Bath, Somerset, BA2 2EG 3.40 Miles
Smart Minibuses And Taxis 01225 442200 27 Devonshire Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4SU 3.41 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01225 444444 South Parade, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4AF 3.56 Miles
Rainbow Taxis 01225 460607 Unit 3 Bruton Avenue Garages, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4QJ 3.61 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Freshford P.O. No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Staples Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Murhill Limpley Stoke No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Avoncliff No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Iford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Westwood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winsley Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Crossways Winsley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Conkwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Brooks, Beckington/Freshford	Freshford Surgery Younghusband House Freshford Bath Avon BA2 7TT
Winsley / Tyning Road Branch Surgery	73A Tyning Road Winsley Bradford-On-Avon Wiltshire BA15 2JW
Bradford-On-Avon And Melksham Health 01225 866611	The Health Centre Station Approach Bradford-On-Avon Wiltshire BA15 1DQ
St Margaret's Surgery	29 Bridge Street Bradford-On-Avon Wiltshire BA15 1BY
Combe Down Surgery 01225 832226	Combe Down House The Avenue, Combe Down Bath BA2 5EG

Local Stores

Bradford On Avon
224 Winsley Road
Bradford-On-Avon
Wiltshire
BA15 1QT
01225 867182
Store Website
2.15 miles

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SPAR Haring Monkton Combe
SPAR
Warminster Road
Monkton Combe
Bath
BA2 7HY
01225 723627
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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 2.22 miles
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Bath Veterinary Group
Rosemary Lodge Wellsway Bath Somerset BA2 5RL 01225 832 521 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 3.35 miles
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Vets Now Bath
C/O Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital Wellsway Bath Somerset BA2 5RL 01225 282173 bathclinic@vets-now.com Website 3.35 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 3.37 miles
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Glenleigh Veterinary Practice (Garston Veterinary Group)
58 Wingfield Road Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 9EW 01225 754021 Website 3.87 miles

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Bath Veterinary Group
Oldfield Park Veterinary Surgery 4 Third Avenue Bath Somerset BA2 3NY 01225 423652 contact@bathvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.09 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Avoncliff Aqueduct
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk From Winsley. Part Of The Walk Runs By The Kennet & Avon Canal And Is Close To The River Avon And Avoncliff Station. The Walk Passes Over The Avoncliff Aqueduct, Which Was Built By John Rennie And John Thomas, Between 1797 And 1801. BA2 7FQ 0.41 miles From Bath, Take The A36 Warminster Road, Heading South. Take A Left At The B3108 At A Traffic Light Junction, Signposted 'Bradford-On-Avon' And 'Winsley'. Remain On This Road Until You Reach A Small Road Sign Pointing Right Toward 'Murhill', Take This Narrow Lane Until You Reach A Car Park On Your Right.

Bradford On Avon
A Lovely Walk Along The River Starting At The Tythe Barn, You Can Then Veer Off Right Where The Path Splits And Follow The Walk Through Many Open Fields To A Lovely Dog Friendly Pub Then Come Back. Does Get Very Busy In The Summer Or Half Terms. 4 Pound Ln Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 1LF 2.07 miles Parking Is Not Free And Theirs Not A Lot Of It, But If You Know The Area I'M Sure There Is Somewhere A Short Walk Away That You Park Free.

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Bradford On Avon To Freshford
Starting With A Walk Along The Canal And River, With Lots Of Places For The Dogs To Swim. Heading Up To Iford Where There Is A Lovely Little Dog Friendly Garden. There Are Two Pubs On This Walk The Cross Gun And The Inn At Freshford. After Iford A Short Walk In The Woods Towards Freshford And Then Back To Avoncliff. Lots Of Off Lead Areas, But Some Of The Field May Have Animals In. Railway Station Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 1FQ 2.18 miles You Can Start The Walk At Either Of The Pubs As It’S A Loop Walk.

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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 3.54 miles

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Browns Folly
Lovely Large Woodland Walk With Plentiful Views Over The City. 14 Farleigh Rise Monkton Farleigh Bradford-On-Avon Lancashire BA15 2QP 3.63 miles Go To The Top Of The Steep Road (Very Steep!!) Free Car Park On Right With Barrier, Limited Spaces

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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 3.72 miles The Tourist Information Centre Is In The Abbey Churchyard.

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