Beautiful UK town untouched for centuries has stunning scenery and top tearoom

14 September 2023 , 22:47

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Bradford-on-Avon is popular with tourists (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A picturesque town on a river boasts beautiful scenery, a rich history and one of the best tearooms in the UK.

With only around 10,000 residents, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, is comprised of historic buildings dating back to the Roman era. Tourists enjoy the architecture, extensive choice of pubs and restaurants and other independent businesses.

Of these includes Bridge Tea Rooms, in the heart of the town, which according to The Culture Ties, is one of the best in the UK. It is praised for its relaxing atmosphere as classical music is played throughout the eatery. It is rated an impressive 4.5 out of 5 on Google reviews - with more than 700 people gushing over the establishment.

The town boasts quaint old buildings beside River Avon (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The delicious assortment of scones, clotted creams, tartlets and teas and coffees have been widely commended at the eatery. Champagne is even on the menu, reports Express.co.uk. Bridge Tea Rooms has twice won an award for being the best tea room in the UK.

The small town, which is in the west of Wiltshire near the Somerset border, is on the River Avon. Several buildings in Bradford-upon-Avon date from the 17th century, when the town grew due to the thriving English woollen textile industry.

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The Bridge Tea Rooms, Circa 1502, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, UK (Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

The settlement has great transport links, with the M4 and M5 just a stone's throw away. The nearest city is Bath, which is over the border in Somerset, and is just 20 minutes away in the car.

The town is also a great starting point for visiting attractions like Stourhead, Dyrham Park, Avebury, Longleat, Stonehenge and Old Sarum to name just a few.

Cally Brooks