Towns & cities · South West England
Chelwood
Chelwood — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Keynsham · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chelwood is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 125 people. Address: BS39. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Somerset, UK". Coordinates: 51.3549°, -2.5249°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chelwood is a small village and civil parish in Somerset, England, and is in the Chew Valley in the Bath and North East Somerset council area, about 8 miles (13 km) from Bristol and Bath. The parish, which includes the hamlets of West Chelwood and Breach, has a population of 148. It is situated on the A368 (Bath to Weston-super-Mare road), very close to the A37.
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Background
History
The first mention of Chelwood dates from 925 when Robert le Bok, a native of Chelwood, was tried and acquitted of attempting to burn down the house of John de Kylkenny. According to Robinson there are two entries in the 1086 Domesday Book: Cellwert and Celeworde both indicating the same meaning, "the hill farm" from the Old English and . Although spellings varied down the years, the first attested use of the form "Chelwood" dates from the 12th century. The parish of Chelwood was part of the Keynsham Hundred. The village formed part of two holdings, known as East and West Chelwood. Both sides along with Breach were originally owned by the Earl of Warwick's estate, but East Chelwood passed to…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3549, -2.5249
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Chelwood
- Postcode
- BS39
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
- Population
- 125
- Nearest railway station
- Keynsham — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1907991 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chelwood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chelwood church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Chelwood Scout Campsite
Campsites · 0.5 km
Church of St Leonard, Chelwood
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Hunstrete Lake
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
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Lord's Wood, Pensford
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Blackberry Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Blackberry Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Nap Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Pensford
Villages · 2.4 km
Pensford War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Bridge Over The River Chew
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
St Thomas à Becket Church, Pensford
Historic churches · 2.5 km
Pensford Viaduct
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
Chelwood is a small town located in South West England with a population of 125. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 125
- Constituency
- North East Somerset and Hanham
Things to see in Chelwood
27 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Chelwood →
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Church of All Saints, Publow
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📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Stanton Drew
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Stanton Drew — church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
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Holy Trinity Church, Norton Malreward
Holy Trinity Church, Norton Malreward — grade II listed church in Norton Malreward, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Hunstrete Lake
Hunstrete Lake — lake in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Lord's Wood, Pensford
Lord's Wood, Pensford — woodland in Bristol, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · South West England
Pensford Viaduct
Pensford Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · South West England
St Thomas à Becket Church, Pensford
St Thomas à Becket Church, Pensford — church in Pensford, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Hill forts · South West England
Stanton Drew stone circles
Stanton Drew stone circles — Neolithic henge monument; stone circles.
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📷 3Historic houses · South West England
The Court
The Court — house in Stanton Drew, Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
The Cove
The Cove is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Stanton Drew Circle South-west
Stanton Drew Circle South-west — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Stanton Drew Great Circle
Stanton Drew Great Circle — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · South West England
Stanton Drew Circle North-east
Stanton Drew Circle North-east — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Round House, Stanton Drew
The Round House, Stanton Drew — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Leonard, Chelwood
Church of St Leonard, Chelwood — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Publow Bridge
Publow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Bridge Over The River Chew
Bridge Over The River Chew — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · South West England
Pensford War Memorial
Pensford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · South West England
Acker Bilk
Acker Bilk — a memorial in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · South West England
Hautville's Quoit
Hautville's Quoit — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Chelwood Scout Campsite
Chelwood Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Blackberry Hill
Blackberry Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Stanton Drew Circle South-west
Stanton Drew Circle South-west — archaeological in england south west.
Nearby
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Chelwood Scout Campsite
Chelwood Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 4Historic churches · South West England
Church of St Leonard, Chelwood
Church of St Leonard, Chelwood — Grade II* listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South West England
Hunstrete Lake
Hunstrete Lake — lake in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Lord's Wood, Pensford
Lord's Wood, Pensford — woodland in Bristol, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Blackberry Hill
Blackberry Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 206 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Blackberry Hill
Blackberry Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
Where to eat & stay near Chelwood
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Chelwood Scout Campsite
Chelwood Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Bury View Farm
Bury View Farm — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Corston Fields Farm
Corston Fields Farm — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Cameley Lodge
Cameley Lodge — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Chew Valley Caravan Park
Chew Valley Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Centenary Wood Campsite
Centenary Wood Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Trout Tavern
The Trout Tavern in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Bank Public House
The Old Bank Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Apple Tree Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Wheatsheaf
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Black Castle Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chelwood?
- Chelwood is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS39), in the parish of Chelwood.
- What is Chelwood?
- Chelwood — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
- How do I get to Chelwood?
- The nearest railway station is Keynsham, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS39.
- Is Chelwood a protected site?
- Yes — Chelwood is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Chelwood free to visit?
- Yes, Chelwood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chelwood?
- The nearest railway station is Keynsham, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS39.