Woodford facts for kids

Woodford is a name that can mean many different things! It's often used for towns, villages, and even some famous places around the world. When you see "Woodford," it usually refers to a place that might have been known for a "wood ford" – a shallow place in a river or stream that you could cross, often near a forest or woods.

Places Called Woodford

Many places around the world are named Woodford. Here are some of the most well-known ones:

Woodford in England

England has quite a few places named Woodford. Some of these are small villages, while others are part of bigger cities.

Woodford in London

One of the most famous Woodfords is a suburb in London, England. It's a busy area with different parts, including:

• South Woodford
• Woodford Bridge
• Woodford Green
• Woodford Wells

This area is easy to get to because it has its own subway stations:

• Woodford tube station
• South Woodford tube station

Other English Woodfords

You can also find Woodfords in other parts of England, like:

• Woodford, Cornwall
• Woodford, Gloucestershire
• Woodford, Greater Manchester
• Woodford, Northamptonshire
• Woodford, Somerset
• Woodford, Wiltshire
• Woodford cum Membris, a village in Northamptonshire
• Woodford Halse, another village in Northamptonshire

Woodford in Australia

Australia has a few places named Woodford too:

• Woodford, New South Wales
• Woodford, Queensland
• Woodford, Victoria

Woodford in the United States

The United States also has several places called Woodford:

• Woodford, California, in Kern County
• Woodford, Illinois
• Woodford, Oklahoma
• Woodford, South Carolina
• Woodford, Wisconsin
• Woodford, Vermont
• Woodford, Virginia

There are also two counties named Woodford:

• Woodford County, Illinois
• Woodford County, Kentucky

Woodford in Ireland

In Ireland, you can find:

• Woodford, County Galway, a village
• Woodford River, a river that flows into the River Shannon

Other Things Named Woodford

Besides places, "Woodford" can also be part of other names:

• Woodford Folk Festival, a big music and arts festival held in Queensland, Australia.
• Woodford Reserve, a popular brand of bourbon whiskey from Kentucky, USA.
• Woodford Stakes, a horse race held in Kentucky, USA.
• Woodford County High School (Kentucky), a school in Kentucky.
• Woodford County High School (London), a school in London.