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North WiltshireChippenham

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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What To See -

Chippenham Tourist Attractions

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 Admission Charge
The Olympiad Leisure Centre, Monkton Park, squash courts, health suite, gym and swimming pool Tel. 01249 444144 Admission Charge
Castle Combe, A well known beautiful village, well preserved no TV aerials allowed !, with stone houses, pub and church gets very popular, B4039 west.
Castle 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 Admission Charge
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
Admission Charge  More On Corsham Court Worth having a look at the town with its antique shops.
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.  More On Lacock Village
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 Admission Charge  More On Lacock Abbey
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 Admission Charge  More On Bowood
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.

Where To Stay in Chippenham

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The Old House At Home Burton Castle Combe Chippenham SN14 7LT  MAP
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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The Manor House Hotel and Golf Club 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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Stanton Manor Hotel & Restaurant 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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Guest Houses Bed & Breakfasts Inns and Other Hotels


Trimnells House Trimnells Colerne near Chippenham SN14 8EP  MAP
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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Travelodge Chippenham Leigh Delamere M4 Westbound Moto Service Area Delamere Jct 17/18 M4 Motorway Westbound Chippenham SN14 6LB  MAP

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Travelodge Chippenham Leigh Delamere M4 Eastbound Moto Service Area M4 Motorway Chippenham SN14 6LB  MAP
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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Holiday Cottages


The Brewhouse Elm Farm Foxham near Chippenham SN15 4NQ Tel: 0844 847 1200  MAP
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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Days Out in and around Chippenham

Visiting Bath is a must.

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 Telephone Code
01249
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The Citadel
Bath Road
Tel: 01249 706333
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