Towns & cities · South West England
Box
Also known as: Box, Wiltshire
Box — village in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bradford-on-Avon · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Box in South East England, the nearest railway station is Bradford-on-Avon, located 7.8 km away. Entry to Box is free.
About
Box is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,439 people. Address: SN13. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4147°, -2.2522°.
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Official information
Box is a parish located in Wiltshire, known for its community and local governance. Visitors can find information about the parish council and local events through the new official website.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Box is a large village and civil parish within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wiltshire, England, about 3 miles (5 km) west of Corsham and 5 miles (8 km) northeast of Bath. Box also falls in the easternmost part of the Avon Green Belt. Besides the village of Box, the parish includes the villages of Ashley and Box Hill; Hazelbury manor; and the hamlets of Alcombe, Blue Vein, Chapel Plaister, Ditteridge, Henley, Kingsdown, Middlehill, and Wadswick. To the east the parish includes much of Rudloe, formerly a hamlet but now a housing estate, and the defence establishments and related businesses on the site of the former RAF Rudloe Manor. Occupation here dates back at least to Roman times. The area is known for its fine stone, and for centuries Box quarries were famous for their product. Today Box is perhaps better known for its Brunel-designed Box railway tunnel. Box has been twinned with Sorigny, a commune in central France, since 2016.
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Background
History
with Colerne Water Tower visible on the horizon]] Prehistoric settlements in the area were hilltop forts such as Bury Camp, 4 mi north of present-day Box village. There is evidence in the form of numerous re-used standing stones that there may have been a stone circle on Kingsdown. The Romans built the Fosse Way about 2 mi to the west. Near the present-day Box church is the site of a Roman country house which was excavated during the 19th century, then in 1902–1903 by Harold Brakspear, Nothing is visible today, as the remains lie under later buildings, gardens and the churchyard. A villa such as this would have been the centre of a large estate and the focus of interest for at least six…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4147, -2.2522
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Box
- Postcode
- SN13
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Phone
- 01225 74 23 56
- Population
- 3,439
- Nearest railway station
- Bradford-on-Avon — 7.8 km
- Official site
- www.boxparish.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q895512 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Box, Wiltshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Box from Quarry Hill - geograph.org.uk - 812805.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Box is a village in South East England with a population of 3,439. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,439
- Constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Box
79 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Box →
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
2, South Place, Lacock Road
2, South Place, Lacock Road — house in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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3 Kingsdown House
3 Kingsdown House — house in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Alcombe Manor
Alcombe Manor — manor house in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Alexander House
Alexander House — house in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Bath and Bradford-on-Avon Bats SAC
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📷 5Cemeteries · South West England
Box General Cemetery
Box General Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Chapels · South West England
Chapel Plaister
Chapel Plaister — Anglican church and listed building in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Cheviot House
Cheviot House — house in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Christopher
Church of St Christopher — Grade I listed church in Ditteridge, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Thomas A Becket
Church of St Thomas A Becket — Grade I listed church in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Dill House
Dill House — house in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Frank's Wood
Frank's Wood — Wiltshire, England woodland, near the village of Colerne.
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Frogmore House
Frogmore House — house in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Guyers House Hotel
Guyers House Hotel — building in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Stately homes · South West England
Hartham Park
Hartham Park — manor house in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Hazelbury Manor
Hazelbury Manor — Grade I listed manor house in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Lane House
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Middlewick House
Middlewick House — house in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Neston Park
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Pickwick House
Pickwick House — house in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Pickwick Manor
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Rowan House
Rowan House — house in Corsham, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Rudloe Manor
Rudloe Manor — manor house in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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South Wraxall Manor
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Nearby
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The Blind House
The Blind House — house in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Frogmore House
Frogmore House — house in Box, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Box and Ditteridge War Memorial
Box and Ditteridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard About 20 Metres South Of Gatepiers, South East Of Church Of St Thomas
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard About 20 Metres South Of Gatepiers, South East Of Church Of St Thomas — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard About 14 Metres South Of Gatepiers, East Of Church Of St Thomas
Unidentified Monument In Churchyard About 14 Metres South Of Gatepiers, East Of Church Of St Thomas — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Shell Monument In Churchyard About 6 Metres South Of Bullock Monument South East Of Church Of St Thomas
Shell Monument In Churchyard About 6 Metres South Of Bullock Monument South East Of Church Of St Thomas — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Box
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Blackberries Camping Park
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📷 4Caravan parks · South West England
Orchard Farm
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📷 6B&Bs · South West England
Dolphin House
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
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📷 5Hotels · South West England
Bailbrook House Hotel
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Bailbrook Lodge Hotel
Bailbrook Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Fox And Hounds Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Inn And Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Hare And Hounds
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📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Bathampton Mill
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Cross Keys Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Box?
- Box is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN13), in the parish of Box.
- What is Box?
- Box — village in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Box?
- The nearest railway station is Bradford-on-Avon, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN13.
- Is Box a protected site?
- Yes — Box is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Box free to visit?
- Yes, Box is free to enter.
- How do I get to Box?
- The nearest railway station is Bradford-on-Avon, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN13.