Towns & cities · South East England
Chilton Foliat
Chilton Foliat — village in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Chilton Foliat is located in Wiltshire, South East England, with the postcode RG17. The nearest railway station is Hungerford, which is 2.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Chilton Foliat is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 363 people. Address: RG17. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.4340°, -1.5390°.
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Official information
Chilton Foliat is a village that hosts various community events and activities. Visitors can engage in local events such as musical theatre and wildlife photography competitions.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chilton Foliat Meadows SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kennet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kennet and Lambourn Floodplain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chilton Foliat is a village and civil parish on the River Kennet in Wiltshire, England. The parish is in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is on the county boundary with West Berkshire and is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) northwest of the Berkshire market town of Hungerford. The village is on the B4192 Hungerford-Swindon road, which was the A419 until 1977, when it was redesignated after the opening of the M4 motorway. The parish includes the hamlets of Straight Soley and Crooked Soley.
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Background
History
The ancient parish of Chilton Foliat straddled the Wiltshire/Berkshire border. In 1895 the Berkshire portion, including the village of Leverton and the Chilton Lodge estate, was transferred to Hungerford civil parish.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4340, -1.5390
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Chilton Foliat
- Postcode
- RG17
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Population
- 363
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford — 2.9 km
- Official site
- www.chiltonfoliat.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q302598 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chilton Foliat (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chilton Foliat - geograph.org.uk - 987883.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Chilton Foliat is a village located in South East England with a population of 363. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 363
- Constituency
- East Wiltshire
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Littlecote House
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Roman villa of Littlecote
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · South East England
Littlecote Roman Villa
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📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Hungerford Marsh Lock
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Cobbler's Lock
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Hungerford Lock
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Where to eat & stay near Chilton Foliat
Places to stay
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The Retreat at Elcot Park
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Tutti Pole
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Funghi Club
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chilton Foliat?
- Chilton Foliat is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17), in the parish of Chilton Foliat.
- What is Chilton Foliat?
- Chilton Foliat — village in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chilton Foliat?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17.
- Is Chilton Foliat a protected site?
- Yes — Chilton Foliat is part of the Chilton Foliat Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Chilton Foliat free to visit?
- Yes, Chilton Foliat is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chilton Foliat?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17.