Beckford
Beckford lies near the old salt way from Droitwich, at the southern foot of Bredon Hill about 7 miles from Tewkesbury and 8 miles from Evesham. As one of several small villages around the foot of Bredon Hill is has easy access to Bredon Hill as a walking and recreation area. It lies close to the border between Gloucestershire and Worcestershire and was originally situated in Gloucestershire, but since 1931 is part of the Worcestershire district of 'Wychavon'.
The village straddles the busy A46 trunk road, which divides the village into Little Beckford, on the south side of the road and Beckford to the north.
Whether you are a resident or a visitor, you will find that there is more to Beckford than meets the eye...
- Norman Church
- Village shop
- Village Hall
- Large recreation field
- Nature Reserve
- Children's play area - Beckford
- Children's play area - Little Beckford
- Inn providing accommodation, meals and bar facilities
- Coffee shops
- Holiday cottages for rent
- Regular bus service to Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Evesham
- Ample parking for visitors
- Starting point for walks over Bredon Hill
The bus service in Beckford has recently been severely cut back. We now have only one service which enables passengers to reach Evesham or Tewkesbury. There, you can join services to Worcester, Stratford, Warwick Gloucester and Cheletenhan.
The nearest train station is at Ashcurch, about 4 miles away - sign posted from the Teddington Hands roundabout.
Worcstershire County Council Links to all County Council Services.
Wychavon Refuse and Recycling Find out which recycling week it is, and what to do with bulky items
Doctor's Surgery, Bredon Phone numbers, opening times (including dispensary) and staff details.
Ashton-Under Hill Ashton's village website
Bredon Hill View A community website for the villages around Bredon Hill (a little out of date with its blogs)
Overbury and Conderton Village website
For the latest information about Worcestershire and Gloucestershire Police use the 'crimewatch' menu above.
There is currently no post office in Beckford.
The Old Post Office hopes to re-open the Post Office soon.There is also a Post Office in the neighbouring village of Bredon.
The main post office is located in Tewkesbury High Street.
If you have to pick up an undeliverable parcel you will need to visit the post office depot in Tewkesbury (Unit 5210/Tewkesbury Business Pk)
DHL services are available at..
Alexandra Way
Ashchurch Tewkesbury,
Gloucestershire,
GL20 8NB
Tel: 0870 366 1217
Our local car repair shop undertakes repairs and MOTs for any make of car. Visit their facebook page for more information - Eddies Autos