Chippenham owes its existence to a horseshoe-shaped meander in the River Avon which created an ideal defensive position being surrounded by water on three sides. The strategic importance of this arrangement wasn't lost on the Saxon King Alfred The Great who had his administrative seat there. One of the West of England's principle market towns, it has hosted the world famous Chippenham Folk Festival for many decades. Situated a few miles from the M4 the town is also on Brunel's Great Western Railway running between Bristol and London and retains some magnificent railway arches built by the great engineer. The history of the town is best observed at the Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre housed in a fine 18th Century grade II listed building. There's even a display highlighting an old custom of using mummified cats, frogs and bats to ward off evil spirits! The town's magnificent Town Hall is available for a range of public uses from weddings to business conferences. With its ornate plaster work and high ceilings it makes an excellent choice of venue for that special occasion. Alternatively there's the historic Neeld Hall overlooking Borough Parade which boasts an auditorium complete with a large stage a classical theatre façade.
Attraction
Chippenham Museum and Hertiage Centre
Dyrham Park
Kidz Combat Adventures Ltd
Lackham Countryside Park
Pound Hill Garden
Sheldon Manor
Budget
Premier Inn Chippenham *book online*
Travelodge Chippenham Leigh Delamere M4 Westbound *book online*
Camping
Caravan Park
Plough Lane Caravan Site
Wick Farm Caravan Site
Care Home
Classes
Club
Cottage
Council
North Wiltshire District Council
Dentist
Dental Health for Life
Hanlon and Gardner Dental Practice
High Street Dental Practice
Doctor
Hathaway Surgery
Jubilee Field Surgery
Lodge Surgery
Rowden Surgery
Three Shires Medical Practice
Estate Agent
Allen & Harris
Atwell Martin
Dreweatt Neate
Straker & Co
Taylors Estate Agents
Golf Club
Inn
Neeld Arms
The Old House At Home
Market
Brindy’s Car Boot
Chippenham Town Market
Old Dairy Farm Car Boot
Pub and Bar
Black Horse
Kingfisher
Mill House
Old Road Tavern
Rose & Crown
Rowden Arms
Three Crowns Inn
Restaurant
Ashoka
Good Food Cottage
Lysley Arms
Oriental Aroma
Spice Of Asia
Solicitor
Forrester & Forrester
Goughs Solicitors
Jeary & Lewis Solicitors
Rayners Solicitors
Richard Griffiths & Co
Taxi
Bradies Private Hire
Easys Taxis
Emerald Cars
Home James
J J Taxis Ltd
Red & White
Webbs Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Biddestone TC (Tennis)
Chippenham (Men's Hockey)
Chippenham (Women's Hockey)
Chippenham & Dist Wheelers (Cycling)
Chippenham CC (Cricket)
Chippenham Rugby Football Club (Rugby Union)
Chippenham TC (Tennis)
Kington Langley CC (Cricket)
Seagry CC (Cricket)
Shops
Avon Florists
Boots
Allington Plants & Garden Shop
Reptile Shack
Ideal Chemists Ltd
Brignall & Partners
Evans
Majestic Wine
Robert Dyas
Thorntons
Cellar Gallery
AWE Fine Art
Harvey M & A
Tallywacker Farm
Peacocks
B&Q
Sportzform
Lloyds Pharmacy
Specsavers
Pets At Home
Edward and Alan Ltd
Allington Farm Shop
The Flower Shop
All Aspects Photography
Antiques
Activities
Kidz Combat Adventures Ltd(Adventure)
Castle Combe Racing School(Motor Sports)
Castle Combe Skid Pan(Motor Sports)
Places to Stay near Chippenham
Premier Inn Chippenham (1.33 miles)
The Jolly Huntsman (2.54 miles)
A privately owned traditional village freehouse offering en-suite accommodation with free wireless broadband. Delicious home cooked breakfasts, lunches and evening meals and an excellent selection of well kept real ales and ... More | visit website
Damson Cottage B&B (2.74 miles)
Old Rectory (3.01 miles)
Red Lion (3.15 miles)
Bed & Breakfast, Good Food, Wine and Real Ales in Historic Surroundings The Red Lion Lacock is a Wadworth Brewery Heritage Pub and offers bed and breakfast accommodation to a superior standard. All the rooms have ... More | visit website
Methuen Arms Hotel (3.44 miles)
The Methuen Arms, is an elegant Georgian Town House Hotel set in the pretty market town of Corsham, just a few miles from Bath and conveniently situated on the edge of the Cotswolds. The Winter's ... More | visit website
Mead Lodge (3.53 miles)
Heatherly Cottage (3.59 miles)
Queenwood Golf Lodge (3.61 miles)
Queenwood Golf Lodge, part of The Bowood Estate,home of Lord & Lady Lansdowne. Queenwood is set between the 7th & 8th fairways of one of the finest 18-hole championship ... More
Poppey Cottage (3.64 miles)
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