Bradford on Avon Base Information

Bradford on Avon,
Kennet & Avon Canal

Bradford Wharf, Frome Road,
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire BA15 2EA

Tel: 01225 863 987

Email: boa@oxfordshire-narrowboats.co.uk

Base Contact: Tim Fisher

Hotels and Guest Houses

The Barge Inn, 17 Frome Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 2EA
Doubles £75-£95 Including breakfast
www.thebargeinn.co.uk

The Castle Inn, Mount Pleasant, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1SJ
£100-£140 Including breakfast

Premier Inn, Jenson Avenue, Frome, BA11 2LD
Doubles £55 Breakfast not included

Bradford on Avon Tourist Information Centre, 50 St Margarets Street, Bradford on Avon, Wilts. BA15 1DE
www.bradfordonavon.co.uk

Public Transport

National Rail Enquiries:
www.nationalrail.co.uk Tel: 08457 484950
www.thetrainline.com Tel: 0871 244 1545

Nearest Airport:
Bristol Tel. 0871 334 4444

Nearest Railway Station: Bradford on Avon

Taxi/Minicabs:

• Bradford on Avon Taxis Tel. 01225 862277 www.bradfordonavontaxis.com
• Beeline Taxis Tel. 01225 433 946

Approximate prices: (Subject to change)
Bristol Airport to Bradford Wharf: £45
Heathrow Airport to Bradford Wharf: £100
Gatwick Airport to Bradford Wharf: £130

Car Hire

Hertz Car Hire has depots throughout the UK (including main airports). We have an exclusive agreement with Hertz who will provide reduced rates for all Black Prince customers. Drop-offs, collections and one-ways are all available, allowing you to pick up a car at your arrival point and request a car to be waiting for you at the end of your holiday for onward travel. To book your car visit www.hertz.co.uk or call 08708 444844 and quote CDP 694816

Groceries

There is a Sainsburys supermarket 2 minutes drive/5 minutes walk from Bradford Wharf

Flying Into London

From Heathrow airport take the Heathrow Express to London Paddington Train Station. Take the train to Bath about 90 mins. If you have lots of luggage we suggest you get a taxi direct from Bath to the Wharf.

Visit www.tfl.gov.uk to plan your route on the London Underground.

Flying Into Bristol

We recommend a taxi direct from the airport to the Wharf.

By Train

We are about 0.25 mile walk from Bradford on Avon station (taxis are available). Trains from Bath take about 15 mins. There are direct trains from Bristol and London Paddington to Bath. A taxi journey from Bath to the Wharf is about 20 mins.

How to find us by car

Bradford on Avon is near to Bath. The nearest motorway is M4 Junction 18. After leaving the motorway, take the A46 toward Bath, then the A4 toward Chippenham. After approx. 2 miles, turn right onto the A363 into Bradford on Avon town centre. At the town centre, take the B3109 toward Frome and follow for about half a mile until you cross the canal bridge on a sharp double bend. The boatyard is directly after this on the left.

www.theaa.com/route-planner