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| Chippenham
A350 south from Junction 17 M4, A4 from Bath or Marlborough,
A350 north from Trowbridge |
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 Chippenham
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| Chippenham,
the name derived from the Saxon Cyppa and Hamme, has grown into
a sizable town, partly due to the location of the motorway.
There is a large viaduct built to carry Isambard Kingdom
Brunel's Great Western Railway across the town, and Chippenham
was the last station on the line until Box Tunnel was built.
Famous residents include Robert Peel, MP for Chippenham in
1812, who in 1829 set up the Metropolitan Police, the
"Bobbies" or "Peelers". The town is also
famous for being where Eddie Crochran died in a car crash
in 1960.
There are a variety
of building styles, from "black and white" houses,
including the Yelde Hall in the market place, through to modern
buildings. The River Avon runs past the town and there are
walks along the river banks.
A full range of shops
can be found in the town and the shopping centre, together
with a leisure centre and cinema. Tourist Information in the
town.
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Map of Chippenham |
What
To See -
Chippenham Tourist Attractions
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 Museum
& Heritage Centre, Market Place, newly opened, possibly
the site of King Alfred's hunting lodge, the towns past and
local history.Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm  |
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Olympiad Leisure Centre, Monkton Park, squash courts,
health suite, gym and swimming pool Tel. 01249 444144 |
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Combe, A well
known beautiful village, well preserved no TV aerials allowed
!, with stone houses, pub and church gets very popular, B4039
west. |
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Combe Motor Racing,
just outside Castle Combe village, B4039, the local circuit
with events in the summer, newly improved spectator facilities,
also has a gokart track and skid pan Tel: 09003 495418 |
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Corsham
Court, in
Corsham, 4 miles west of Chippenham,
1582 onwards grand house, collection of 16th and 17th century
Italian and Flemish Old Master paintings and statues, 'Capability'
Brown landscaped garden, shop, etc.
Open: 2004:
20 Mar - 30 Sep, open daily except Mondays and Fridays (but
including Bank Holidays) from 14:00pm to 17:30pm. 1 Oct - 19
Mar open weekends only from 14:00-16:30 and closed December.
Tel: 01249 701610
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| Lacock
Village, A350 south towards
Melksham, National Trust, the whole village, with its small
streets, was given to the National Trust in 1944, a favourite
spot to visit, with buildings from the 15th century.
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| Lacock
Abbey,
A350 south towards Melksham, National Trust, 13th century abbey
with later additions, where Fox Talot created the first photographic
negative, museum, grounds, shop, etc, Tel: 01249 730227
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| Bowood,
A4 east towards Calne, Capability Brown parkland and gardens
are the attraction here, not much left of the house after mainly
demolished in 1955, but the library and paintings are well worth
a visit, adventure playground, shop, etc, Tel: 01249 812102
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| Box,
a small village on the A4 towards Bath, in a steep valley, and
where Brunel built Box tunnel that takes the railway through
the hill. The tunnel entrance has been restored. |
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Where
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Burton Castle Combe Chippenham SN14 7LT
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This traditional ivy-clad country freehouse, once winners of the National Pub Caterer of the year and now serving food highly commended by AA, has been established over two decades.
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Castle Combe Chippenham SN14 7HR
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Breathtakingly situated on the Southern edge of the Cotswolds, the sheer approach heightens the anticipation. Smothered in 365 acres of parkland, a Peter Alliss designed golf course, Italian gardens and lawns sweeping down to the river Bybrook..
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Stanton Saint Quintin Chippenham SN14 6DQ
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An historic Manor House Hotel in 7 acres of beautiful grounds in a delightful Wiltshire village. Conveniently situated close to M4, J17 within easy travelling to Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon.
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Guest
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Trimnells Colerne near Chippenham SN14 8EP
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This 19th-century, converted Victorian farmhouse is situated within the charming Cotswolds village of Colerne. Surrounded by countryside, guests can enjoy cosy rooms with private bathrooms and hearty full English breakfasts.
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Moto Service Area Delamere Jct 17/18 M4 Motorway Westbound Chippenham SN14 6LB
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Moto Service Area M4 Motorway Chippenham SN14 6LB
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Located on the M4, close to Chippenham, the Travelodge at Leigh Delamere provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Wiltshire countryside. Spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea and coffee making facilities, free parking, all the facilities of a Moto Service Area.
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Elm Farm Foxham near Chippenham SN15 4NQ Tel: 0844 847 1200
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In a lovely rural setting with far reaching views over rolling countryside this attractive recently refurbished Grade II listed cottage makes a cosy and very comfortable holiday base. Set near the owners' home on their working farm it lies within a sh...
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Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Days Out in and around Chippenham
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Towns near Chippenham To Visit - straight line distance:
Melksham Tourist Information (5.98 miles) Malmesbury Tourist Information (8.57 miles) Devizes Tourist Information (9.17 miles) Bradford-on-Avon Tourist Information (9.60 miles) |
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Area
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Information
Centre
The Citadel
Bath Road
Tel: 01249 706333 |
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