Pie-less.

We were waiting for a hire boat to leave from astern of us but they appeared to be stuck on the ledge so we set off across the Dundas Aqueduct. It was almost a continuous line of moored boats all the way to Bradford on Avon.

Passing over the aqueduct.

There appeared to be no moorings below the lock but then a boat peeled off to go up the lock and we slid in and moored up. We were then off to Sainsbury's and doing a shop that would mean we would be able to top up the cupboards. After packing it away and lunch we were off to explore Bradford. First stop was the Tourist Information and we spent 20p on a guided walk round the town. Well worth the expense.

A lovely street in Bradford with the Bath Stone. On the left is Holy Trinity Church and some of them on the right are 17th century Glebe cottages.

Just near Holy Trinity is this Saxon Church of St Laurence. It had been 'lost' as it had been used as a school and home but was rediscovered in 1856 and rebuilt as it was built in the 11th Century.

We then walked up the hill to the north via little lanes and steps until we got to a another old little church that had been a hostel for the pilgrims to Glastonbury (no not the festival) and also had a hermitage attached.  The view over the town was fantastic.

The view from St Mary Toby Chapel with the Avon.

St Mary Toby chapel was a ruin until bought by a Victorian gentleman that paid to have it reinstated.

These weavers cottages must have the best view in town with a view right across the the White Horse on Salisbury Plain.

The 14th Century Tithe Barn was fantastic, and would be another fantastic venue for arts like Ilford Manor yesterday. In fact there is a production of Hamlet on this weekend but they are sold out.

The roof timbers were fantastic. There are other buildings in the complex and was an actual working farm until 1971.

The Town Bridge was widened in 1769 and replaced the old ford. Broad Ford became Bradford on Avon. What looks like a chantry chapel is actually a Victorian lock up, but it was built on the footings of a Medieval chapel.

The Bridge Tea Rooms have won tea shop of the year at least twice and looked quite reasonably priced. It looks lucky if it will still be standing for next years awards!

Bardford on Avon is a nice place, especially when you get off the main streets. The Tory on the hill was very pretty and peaceful. It is obvious that the Bradford on Avon Preservation Trust is very active and has access to plenty of funds as they have saved many buildings in the town. Mind you we didn't find a butchers as I was looking forward to a pork pie. There are plenty of posh second hand dress shops. And we have noticed all over the country that there are many, many barbers and hair salons everywhere. Well worth a stop for a look see and on such a beautiful day anywhere would look beautiful.