Saxon Church of St Laurence
Early 11th-century church; one of the finest surviving pre-Conquest buildings in England.
Photo: Spudgun67 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Town Story
History Highlights
A practical list of key historic stops in and around Bradford-on-Avon, with quick walking times.
St Mary’s Chapel (Tory Hill)
First recorded in 1533; the best view over Bradford-on-Avon.
Photo: Wilts24 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Tithe Barn
Built in the 1330s for Shaftesbury Abbey; among the finest medieval barns in England.
Barton Farm Country Park
Meadows, riverside paths, and the 14th-century packhorse bridge.
Town Bridge & the Lock-Up
13th–14th-century bridge foundations; lock-up added in the 17th century.
Photo: Charles Miller (CC BY 2.0)
Iford Manor Gardens
Italianate design, tranquil terraces, and one of the area's most atmospheric garden settings.
Photo: Scott Wylie (CC BY-SA 4.0)