People have been left amazed by a small town just 1.5 hours away from Central London, with many describing it as looking like it’s ‘straight out of a storybook’
While London and the rest of the UK has seen record-breaking temperatures of more than 36 degrees in the last few weeks, many might be enjoying the cooler weather following the intense heatwave. But it seems, the heat will soon be coming back.
Because of this, it can be tempting to leave the capital and go on a day trip to escape the heat or the crowds. Luckily, with the convenience of public transport, it’s easy to get out of the city to explore a new part of the country, even if it’s just for a day. But with so many good places to pick from, it can be difficult to know where to go.
But now, one woman named Eliza, who often documents her travels throughout the UK, has shared a snippet of her visit to a small town in Wiltshire, which is just an hour and a half train ride away.
“If you’re looking for a charming day trip from London, Bradford-on-Avon deserves a spot on your list,” she wrote in the caption of her post, as the video showed snippets of the gorgeous, historic town.
Bradford-on-Avon is a town and civil parish in west Wiltshire, near the border with Somerset. The town’s canal, historic buildings, shops, pubs and restaurants make it popular with tourists.
Eliza went on to praise the various things you could do there, including taking a wander through the historic cobbled streets lined with ‘beautiful honey-coloured cottages’, or walking across the medieval Town Bridge and enjoying the views over the River Avon.
If you like history, you could also visit the beautifully preserved Saxon Church, which is one of the oldest churches in England.
If the weather allows for it, you can also go for a walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal and watch the colourful narrowboats pass by.
“While most people stop at the tea rooms, make sure you also explore The Shambles – one of the town’s prettiest streets, full of character and hidden corners that many visitors miss,” Eliza recommended.
She went on to say: “Whether you’re visiting for the history, riverside walks or postcard-perfect streets, Bradford-on-Avon is one of those places you’ll want to return to again and again.”
And Eliza wasn’t the only one who praised the town, as several people also took to the comment section to share their own thoughts, with one viewer commenting: “It really does look like it’s straight out of a storybook.”
“This is what every person wishes the whole of England looked like,” a second person said.
Another user wrote: “It reminds me of Beauty and the Beast.”
Someone else shared: “This TikTok made me go to Bradford on Avon. It was cute but I felt cheated because it was a heatwave not the rain I saw in the TikTok.”
