Explore Bradford on Avon

20/02/2025

It's National Love Your Pet Day 😻

Show some love for your favourite furry friends by shouting them out in the comments or sending us a DM to be featured on our stories.

Bonus pet points for entering camera-friendly doggos into the BoA Top Dog Competition.

Entry closes on March 17, so be sure not to miss out. ne lucky winner will win a photoshoot with

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20/02/2025

It's great to see Church Farm Cottages, Bath, one of Bradford on Avon's fantastic 4* holiday lets, being featured by VisitWiltshire.

20/02/2025

Does your four-legged friend have what it takes to be crowned BoA's Top Dog? 🐶

With support from the wonderful , we're calling all proud pawrents to enter their furry friends to compete.

From cuddly Cockapoos to darling Dalmatians - all dogs are welcome. The winner will receive a professional doggy photoshoot courtesy of and be automatically entered into the Best in Show category at our Dog Show & Summer Fete on Saturday 19 April.

We're asking for a minimum donation of £3 to enter with all the proceeds going to the Poulton Play Area renovation project.

Link to enter and more information in bio.

May BoA's Top Dog win!

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19/02/2025

Does your four-legged friend have what it takes to be crowned BoA's Top Dog? 🐶

With support from the wonderful , we're calling all proud pawrents to enter their furry friends to compete.

From cuddly Cockapoos to darling Dalmatians - all dogs are welcome. The winner will receive a professional doggy photoshoot courtesy of and be automatically entered into the Best in Show category at our Dog Show & Summer Fete on Saturday 19 April.

We're asking for a minimum donation of £3 to enter with all the proceeds going to the Poulton Play Area renovation project.

Enter your pup and find out more on our website: bradfordonavon.co.uk/boas-top-dog-competition

May BOA's Top Dog win!

📸: Proud Dog Pawtraits

31/01/2025

We’re always thrilled to see new visitors discovering our beautiful town!

A big thank you to The Magic Geekdom for sharing their Bradford on Avon adventure with your audience – we’re so glad you enjoyed your visit! 📸✨

Nestled in the West Country, not far from famous neighbors like Bath and The Cotswolds, we discovered a town that captivated us with its medieval charm and p...

29/01/2025

Postcard captures from around the town. Can you recognise where each photo was taken?

Share your own BoA postcard moments in the comments below.

📸: Bradford on Avon Photography Group

17/01/2025

The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch begins next week, running from 24 to 26 January 🐦

It’s your chance to join the world’s largest garden wildlife survey and help track how garden birds are doing.

Last year, 600,000 participants counted an incredible 9.7 million birds.

Learn how to get involved and contribute to this important citizen science effort on the RSPB’s website: rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/big-garden-birdwatch

📸: Matthew McLaughlin

07/01/2025

Bradford on Avon looks even more magical with a dusting of snow.

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03/01/2025

Third time’s a charm! After two postponements, the Ukrainian Christmas Carol Concert is back. There will also be a festive fair with handmade crafts and delicious treats to warm you up.

Why not extend that festive feeling and show support for those who need it most?

📅Sunday 5 January 2025
⏰ Concert starts at 3pm, doors open at 2pm
📍Wiltshire Music Centre, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1DZ
🎟 Entrance: donation of your choice

03/01/2025

Time is running out to register for a chance to have Dorothy House collect your Christmas tree.

Registers close by 6 January to schedule a hassle-free pickup happening from Friday 10 January to Sunday 12 January 2025.

Sign up now before it’s too late: dorothyhouse.org.uk/get-involved/christmas-tree-collection/

24/12/2024

Explore BOA and our wonderful Tourist Information Centre will be taking a little festive break. We'll be back up and running as usual on Thursday, 2 January 2025.

From all of us at Explore BOA and the TIC team, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄✨

17/12/2024

Don't let the colder weather put you off from visiting Bradford on Avon. In fact, it's the perfect time to visit for a crisp, wintery walk around the cobbled streets or along the towpath.

📸: a view from McKeever Bridge courtesy of Sabrina CUTI Photography

16/12/2024

For those in search of that festive feeling in the final run-up to 25 December...

The Wiltshire Music Centre still have tickets left for their morning showing of The Royal Ballet's, The Nutcracker on Wednesday 22 December at 10am.

This will be a relaxed showing, perfect for families and those who prefer a daytime show.

⭐Sunday 22 December
⏱ 10am
🎟 £16/£9 U18s + students

THE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS STORY We have two screenings of The Royal Ballet's performance of the seasonal staple, The Nutcracker. The first is on Weds 18th Dec at 7.15pm and a relaxed screening for families and those who prefer a daytime screening at 10am on Wednesday 22nd December. See our website for details!

⭐Weds 18th and Sun 22nd Dec
⏱7.15pm and 10am respectively
🎟 £16 / £9 U18s + students
🌐 https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/wp-admin/post.php?post=9808&action=edit

11/12/2024

This year's Christmas Tree Festival at Holy Trinity Bradford on Avon is underway and full to the brim with festive magic.

Open every day until Sunday 15 Dec from 10.30am - 6pm, there are over 70 sparkling trees to look at.

Visit Explore BoA's What's On page for a full list of performances each day.

10/12/2024

Eyes peeled for Bradford-on-Avon Lions Club UK Santa float this evening. Starting from 5:15pm 🎅

09/12/2024

"A gorgeous walk near the Cotswolds is one of the UK's best."

Fancy trying a section of this wonderful walk yourself? Copies of the 'Around and About Walking Wheel' are available in the Tourist Information Centre in Westbury Garden.

The route map near the Cotswolds gives people a large network of paths from which they can launch dozens of walks.

06/12/2024

A calm and misty morning in Bradford on Avon.

📸 Tania McCrea Steele Photography

02/12/2024

Shout out to Burbidge Electrical Contractors for bringing the sparkle to BoA✨