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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
To Stay in Chippenham
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Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
Prices from: £195 a room a LivePriceTM
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Lucknam Park Colerne Chippenham SN14 8AZ MAP
A magnificant listed Palladian mansion dating from 1720, set in an extensive parkland of 500 acres. Maintained as a family home until 1987, when it opened its doors as a hotel, has been lovingly restored.
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Castle Combe Chippenham SN14 7HR MAP
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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Price based on cheapest room for 2 people per night available in next few days
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Stanton Saint Quintin Chippenham SN14 6DQ MAP
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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Cepen Park West Cepen Way Chippenham SN14 6UZ MAP
At Chippenham food and drink is available at the Cepen Park and Brewers Fayre
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Leafy Lane Rudloe Corsham SN13 0PA MAP
Rudloe Hall is just 6 miles from historic Bath city center set in 4 acres of stunning Victorian gardens and woodland. An ideal location for a romantic break, or as a relaxed way to discover Bath and the Cotswolds.
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Castle Combe Chippenham SN14 7HN MAP
Set in the market place, the Castle Inn can trace its origins back to the 12th century. Many features of the original construction remain today.
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Ditteridge Box SN13 8PR
If you are looking for complete peace and quiet, superb views and a beautiful rural setting this is the ideal location for your holiday in the country. Set in the wing of an old farmhouse in the depths of the countryside, this cottage is ... Sleeps 4
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Around
The Chippenham Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Melksham (5.98 miles) Malmesbury (8.57 miles) Devizes (9.17 miles) Bradford-on-Avon (9.60 miles) Bathampton (9.79 miles) Trowbridge (10.49 miles) Bath (11.76 miles) Tetbury (12.40 miles) Westbury (14.01 miles) Saltford (15.10 miles) Wotton-under-Edge (15.85 miles) |
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