Health and Safety Consultancy in Badminton

A Bit About Badminton

History

Located in Gloucestershire, the village of Badminton gave its name to the popular racquet sport. The sport was named after Badminton House, a sprawling 52,000-acre estate which is owned by the Duke of Beaufort. The origins of the sport of Badminton can be traced back to the mid-1800s. The village of Badminton is also well known for its annual horse trials, which take place at Badminton House. The five-day event is held in May and attracts around 180,000 visitors each year.

The village of Badminton was named in the Domesday Book when it was known as ‘Madmintune.’ North of the village is Little Badminton, which boasts the remains of a sunken village dating back to the mediaeval period.

Location and Travel

Badminton is located in South Gloucestershire, some 15 miles from Bristol. It is surrounded by a number of quaint Cotswold villages and parishes including Dodington, Chipping Sodbury, Old Sodbury and Little Sodbury. When travelling by car, Badminton lies near to the major routes the A46 and A433, while the B4040 runs to the south of the village.

Its nearest motorway junction is junction 18 of the M4. The village does not have its own railway station but the nearest can be found at Yate, which is on the main Bristol to Birmingham train line. The nearest airport is Bristol International Airport.

Local Amenities

The Badminton Estate lies at the heart of the village and is open to the public. The parish church of St Michael and All Angels is also attached to the estate. It was built in 1785 and a smaller church can also be found in Little Badminton. Badminton Post Office can be found in High Street, along with a grocery and convenience store.

Badminton Village Social Club is also located on High Street. Meanwhile, more amenities can be found at nearby Chipping Sodbury, including a major supermarket on Wickwar Road and a number of restaurants, pubs and hotels which can all be found along Broad Street.

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