Bidford combines a recreation park on the River Avon with walking routes, cycling routes and historic landmarks. Big Meadow is in Bidford-on-Avon and covers 26 acres; six circular walks start and end in Bidford. There are also cycling routes with varying levels of difficulty, along with two distinct cultural highlights: the section of the Church of St Laurence rebuilt around 1250, and Bidford Bridge, a Scheduled Ancient Monument. This gives you riverside scenery, outdoor activity and architectural history to plan into your day. You can focus on one, or spread the natural and cultural attractions across your stay.

Big Meadow on the River Avon

Big Meadow is a 26-acre recreation park on the River Avon in Bidford-on-Avon. Facilities include a playground for children of all ages, outdoor fitness equipment, a trim trail, a skatepark and a MultiUseGameArea (MUGA). The site brings play, exercise and multi-purpose facilities together in one place. Pedestrian access to Big Meadow is available except during flooding. The park may be affected by flooding, so check current access information before your visit.

Circular Walks and Cycling Routes

Six circular walks start and end in Bidford. Conditions on individual routes may change, so check information about your chosen route before setting out. Footpaths that form part of the Heart of England Way also run through the parish. There are therefore different walking options: local circular walks and footpaths within the parish that belong to the Heart of England Way. Cycling routes also start and end in Bidford, but have stated difficulty levels. If you are choosing between walking and cycling, you can compare the circular format of the walking routes with the varying difficulty levels of the cycling routes. Individual cycling routes may be updated, so check the relevant details before setting out.

The Church and Bidford Bridge

The nave and aisles of the parish church, the Church of St Laurence, were rebuilt around 1250 by Joseph Lattimore. The building information therefore relates to specific, named parts of the church. Bidford Bridge offers a different cultural and historical point of interest: the bridge is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument. At St Laurence, the focus is on an approximate building date and the name Joseph Lattimore; at the bridge, it is on the monument designation. Together, these provide two different ways to explore Bidford’s built heritage.

Shakespeare’s Avon Way

Another walking route is Shakespeare’s Avon Way. This 88-mile long-distance trail follows the River Avon from its source to Tewkesbury. From Stratford, Bidford Bridge and the riverside pubs in Bidford-on-Avon can be reached on foot via this route. A named riverside destination and a specific route are connected here to the wider course of the River Avon.

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