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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· South West England

Atworth

In or near Box.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Atworth is a village and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England. The village is on the A365 between Melksham and Box, about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of Melksham and 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Brad

A leg up in the old days - geograph.org.uk - 6933652

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Melksham Β· 3.8 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Atworth, the nearest railway station is Melksham, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is SN12 8JU. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Atworth is a village and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England. The village is on the A365 between Melksham and Box, about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of Melksham and 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Bradford on Avon. The hamlet of Purlpit lies east of Atworth village, and in the south of the parish are the small village of Great Chalfield and the hamlet of Little Chalfield. The Roman road from Silchester to Bath forms the northern boundary of the parish, and to the south of it is the settlement of Beardwell.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Atworth is a village and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England. The village is on the A365 between Melksham and Box, about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of Melksham and 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Bradford on Avon. The hamlet of Purlpit lies east of Atworth village, and in the south of the parish are the small village of Great Chalfield and the hamlet of Little Chalfield. The Roman road from Silchester to Bath forms the northern boundary of the parish, and to the south of it is the settlement of Beardwell.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.3930, -2.1950
District
Wiltshire
Parish
Atworth
Postcode
SN12 8JU
Parliamentary constituency
Melksham and Devizes
Nearest railway station
Melksham β€” 3.8 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Atworth?
Atworth is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN12 8JU), in the parish of Atworth.
What is Atworth?
Atworth is a village and civil parish in west Wiltshire, England. The village is on the A365 between Melksham and Box, about 2.5 miles (4 km) northwest of Melksham and 4 miles (6 km) northeast of Brad
How do I get to Atworth?
The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN12 8JU.
Is Atworth a protected site?
Yes β€” Atworth is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Atworth?
The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN12 8JU.