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🏟️ Address: Badminton House, High Street, Badminton, Gloucestershire, GL9 1DF, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Badminton is situated about 100 miles west of London and around 15 miles from Bristol and Bath. The easiest way to reach the venue is by car as public transport to the event is extremely limited.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Badminton House. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Car parking instructions will be sent with tickets. Parking gates will open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 08:00. On Saturday, cross-country day, the gates will open from 07:00 and you are advised to arrive early. On Sunday, the gates will open at 07:30. Follow AA signage to the event.
Special car parks are available for wheelchair users with advance booking only. Evidence of temporary or permanent disability will be required.
Bristol Parkway Taxis are available from Bristol Airport and the city centre. Call 0117 254 1111 or 0800 6190047.
Please note that there is sometimes a one way system in operation in Badminton. Taxis must drop passengers at the drop-off point. If they use any other route/point, the taxi will not be able to leave until after 14:00! The drop-off point is in Badminton Village. Vehicles must approach from the south or west and not attempt to get there from the north or through Badminton Park. Please follow the AA signage to the the “Drop-Off Point”.
There is a very limited bus service in the Badminton area. For further details contact Coach Style Limited on 01249 782224.
Coaches will be parked in the special Coach Park. This can only be approached from the A46 at Dunkirk cross roads and will be signposted by the AA. The same approach route must also be used on all other days to avoid a low bridge in Badminton village. Please note that coaches cannot leave the site once they have dropped passengers, until they are ready to depart at the end of the day. There will be toilets and refreshment facilities for drivers.
The nearest train station is at Chippenham. Coaches will meet specified trains at Chippenham Station on event days. For further details and bookings please contact Andy Bus & Coach Ltd. on + 44 (0) 1666 825655 or email: ajcoaches@andrew-james.co.uk. There are also stations at Bristol, Bath, Stroud, Swindon, and Kemble, all with station taxis.
Being a popular tourist destination, Bristol is one of the country’s pricier cities outside of London, and it’s home to some of the coolest luxury boutique hotels around. However, Bristol is also one of the country’s most popular student cities, and so you can always find cheap and cheerful options for food and accommodation if you’d prefer.
The variety of fabulous food and drink on offer at the venue during events means you will never go hungry whatever your taste or budget! From food-on-the-go, to sit-down luncheons, picnic bites, and artisan delights to add to your picnic, you can be sure to sample the very best of Gloucestershire’s gastronomy on your visit. Here are just some of the options:
If you're staying in Badminton itself then the venue is likely within a 1.0 km (12 min) walk. If you're prepared for a moderate to lengthy walk and are staying in neighbouring Acton Turville or Petty France, then you'll face roughly a 3.0 km (36 min) to 4.5 km (54 min) walk, respectively.
Scanning of car pass also identifies personal admission tickets purchased on same booking (i.e. there is not a requirement to scan each personal admission ticket).
Toilet facilities will be provided throughout the showground and around the cross-country course.
High Street, Badminton, Gloucestershire, GL9 1DF, United Kingdom.
