Chippenham is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN15 3HF), in the parish of Chippenham.

How do I get to Chippenham?

The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN15 3HF.

Is Chippenham a protected site?

Yes — Chippenham is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Is Chippenham free to visit?

Yes, Chippenham is free to enter.

How do I get to Chippenham?

The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN15 3HF.

Museums · South West England

Chippenham

In or near East Tytherton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible👪 Family-friendly

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Chippenham · 0.4 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

Chippenham Museum is located in Wiltshire, with the nearest railway station being Chippenham, just 0.4 km away. Entry to the museum is free, and it is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SN15 3HF.

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Chippenham is a market town and civil parish in north-west Wiltshire, England. It lies 13 miles (21 km) north-east of Bath, 86 miles (138 km) west of London and is near the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town was established on a crossing of the River Avon, where some form of settlement is believed to have existed since before Roman times. It was a royal vill and probably a royal hunting lodge, under Alfred the Great. The town continued to grow when the Great Western Railway arrived in 1841. In 2021 the parish had a population of 36,548.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2018

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Summary from the official site

Chippenham Museum is located in an 18th-century townhouse and showcases the history of Chippenham from its prehistoric roots to modern times. Visitors can explore the town's development and its artistic heritage through various exhibits and collections.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

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

Background

Visiting

Surrounding the town are a number of stone-built villages, including Lacock (National Trust), Biddestone, Bremhill, and Castle Combe. The great house and art treasures of Longleat, Bowood House, Lacock Abbey, Sheldon Manor and Corsham Court are within easy reach. Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre is in the town centre and tells the story of the market town.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.4590, -2.1160
District: Wiltshire
Parish: Chippenham
Postcode: SN15 3HF
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
Phone: +44 124 970 5020
Nearest railway station: Chippenham — 0.4 km
Opening: Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm; closed Sundays
Official site: www.chippenham.gov.uk

Sources

wikipedia: Chippenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Theatres · South West England

Chippenham Town Hall

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Chapels · South West England

Old Baptist Chapel

Old Baptist Chapel — chapel in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, UK.

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Hotels · South West England

The Angel

The Angel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ angelhotelchippenham.co.uk

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Museums · South West England

Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre

Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free♿👶

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Public art & sculpture · South West England

Shell Sculpture

Shell Sculpture — a public art in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Chippenham War Memorial

Chippenham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Chippenham

Places to stay

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Hotels · South West England

The Angel

The Angel — a hotel in england south east.

↗ angelhotelchippenham.co.uk

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Hotels · South West England

The Bear

The Bear — a hotel in england south east.

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Caravan parks · South West England

Plough Lane Caravan Site

Plough Lane Caravan Site — a caravan park in england south east.

↗ ploughlane.co.uk

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Hotels · South West England

At the Sign of the Angel

At the Sign of the Angel — a hotel in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Piccadilly Caravan Park

Piccadilly Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.

↗ piccadillylacock.co.uk

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Hotels · South West England

Methuen Arms

Methuen Arms — a hotel in england south east.

↗ themethuenarms.com