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.
Accountant
Carter Dutton
DMI Finance
Goodwin Shaw
Menzies Cameron & Co
Weybourne Financial Services Ltd
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
Holly CottageThe Brewhouse
Council
North Wiltshire District Council
Dentist
Dental Health for Life
Hanlon and Gardner Dental Practice
High Street Dental Practice
London Road 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
New Inn
Old Road Tavern
Rose & Crown
Rowden Arms
The White Hart at Ford
Three Crowns Inn
Restaurant
Ashoka
Good Food Cottage
Lysley Arms
Oriental Aroma
Spice Of Asia
The White Hart at Ford
Self-Catering
Hinton Grange HotelLugbury House Apartment
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
Park Lane Taxis
Red & White
Webbs Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Biddestone TC (Tennis)
Chippenham (Men's Hockey)
Chippenham (Women's Hockey)
Chippenham & Dist Wheelers (Cycling)
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
Waterstones
Majestic Wine
Robert Dyas
Thorntons
Cellar Gallery
AWE Fine Art
Harvey M & A
Tallywacker Farm
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
New Road Guest House (0.20 miles)
Number 35 (0.31 miles)
London Road Guest Accommodation (0.98 miles)
Red Box Guest House (1.26 miles)
Premier Inn Chippenham (1.33 miles)
Arch House (2.51 miles)
Set in attractive Wiltshire village, our beautiful, friendly home welcomes you, providing an excellent touring base for Bath and the Cotswolds. We provide excellent facilities for under fives and enjoy catering for special diets. ... More | visit websiteThe 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 ciders.Seasonal open log fire and ... More | visit website
Damson Cottage B&B (2.74 miles)
Old Rectory (3.01 miles)
Cedarwood (3.02 miles)
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