Towns & cities · South West England
Hilperton
Hilperton — village in Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Trowbridge · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hilperton is located in Wiltshire, South East England, with the nearest railway station being Trowbridge, approximately 2 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Hilperton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,284 people. Address: BA14. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.3300°, -2.1900°.
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Official information
Hilperton is a village governed by the Hilperton Parish Council, which provides information on local history, community events, and council meetings. The website serves as a resource for residents and visitors to access council minutes and news updates.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hilperton is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. The village is separated by a few fields (the Hilperton Gap) from the northeastern edge of the town of Trowbridge and is approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from Trowbridge town centre. To the east of the village are the Devizes Road and Stourton Park housing areas, and Paxcroft, a small industrial hamlet. In the west of the parish is the village of Hilperton Marsh which is adjacent to the village of Staverton (a separate parish) and the Canal Road industrial estate (part of Trowbridge). In the north, beyond the Kennet and Avon Canal, is the rural hamlet of Whaddon. The Bristol Avon forms part of the parish's northern boundary. The Paxcroft Brook, a tributary of the River Biss, crosses the south of the parish.
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Background
History
Settlements with altogether 12 households were recorded at Helprintone or Helperitone in the Domesday Book of 1086. Little is known of Hilperton's history until the 19th century; home-based cloth weaving was a major source of employment but declined during that century. From the 16th century the Long family were landowners at Hilperton and Whaddon. A school with 100 places was built near the church c. 1840 and replaced with a larger building in 1875, which by 1893 was attended by 122 children on average. All ages attended until 1931, when it was reorganised into an infant school and junior school; it became voluntary controlled in 1948. Responding to the increase in population, a new school…
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- Coordinates
- 51.3300, -2.1900
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Hilperton
- Postcode
- BA14
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Phone
- 07785 547176
- Population
- 4,284
- Nearest railway station
- Trowbridge — 2 km
- Official site
- www.hilpertonparishcouncil.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q969301 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hilperton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hilperton church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hooper Monument In The Churchyard About 7 Metres South West Of Tower Of Church Of St Michael And All Angels
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
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Hilperton House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Lock up, 40m north east of Church Farm
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Hilperton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
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Oriel House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Hilbury Court Hotel
Hotels · 0.7 km
Hilperton
Villages · 0.8 km
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The Old Toll House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Bellefield House
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Kennet and Avon Canal, Accommodation Bridge over Canal
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Polebarn House
Historic houses · 1.4 km
The Castle Public House
Historic pubs · 1.4 km
Hilperton is a village in South East England with a population of 4,284. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,284
- Constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Hilperton
52 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Hilperton →
📷 5Aqueducts · South West England
Aqueduct Over Railway
Aqueduct Over Railway — aqueduct in Staverton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Aqueducts · South West England
Aqueduct Over River Biss
Aqueduct Over River Biss — aqueduct in Holt, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Arlington House
Arlington House — house in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Bellefield House
Bellefield House — house in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Courtfield House
Courtfield House — house in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Ham House
Ham House — house in Holt, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Hilperton House
Hilperton House — house in Hilperton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Holy Trinity Church, Trowbridge
Holy Trinity Church, Trowbridge — church in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic houses · South West England
No 44, Former White Hart Public House
No 44, Former White Hart Public House — house in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Oriel House
Oriel House — house in Hilperton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Parish Church of St James, Trowbridge
Parish Church of St James, Trowbridge — grade I listed church in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Polebarn House
Polebarn House — building in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Rood Ashton House
Rood Ashton House — house in West Ashton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
The Old Toll House
The Old Toll House — house in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Trowbridge Castle
Trowbridge Castle — castle in Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
📷 5Gardens · South West England
County Hall, Trowbridge
County Hall, Trowbridge — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Gardens · South West England
The Courts Garden
The Courts Garden — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Great Chalfield Manor
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📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Baptismal Pool
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📷 5Museums · South West England
Trowbridge Museum
Trowbridge Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Hope Nature Centre
Hope Nature Centre — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Lock up, 40m north east of Church Farm
Lock up, 40m north east of Church Farm — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · South West England
Little Chalfield Manor
Little Chalfield Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Hooper Monument In The Churchyard About 7 Metres South West Of Tower Of Church Of St Michael And All Angels
Hooper Monument In The Churchyard About 7 Metres South West Of Tower Of Church Of St Michael And All Angels — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Hilperton House
Hilperton House — house in Hilperton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · South West England
Lock up, 40m north east of Church Farm
Lock up, 40m north east of Church Farm — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South West England
Hilperton War Memorial
Hilperton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Oriel House
Oriel House — house in Hilperton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Hilperton
Places to stay
📷 5
Campsites · South West England
West Wiltshire Scouts Jubilee Wood Campsite
West Wiltshire Scouts Jubilee Wood Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Copse Farm Camping
Copse Farm Camping — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5B&Bs · South West England
Priory Steps
Priory Steps — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Stowford Manor Farm Camping
Stowford Manor Farm Camping — a campsite in england south east.
📷 4Caravan parks · South West England
Orchard Farm
Orchard Farm — a caravan park in england south east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Castle Public House
The Castle Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The White Swan Public House
The White Swan Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Sun Public House
The Sun Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Kitchener's Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Stallards Public House
The Stallards Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hilperton?
- Hilperton is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA14), in the parish of Hilperton.
- What is Hilperton?
- Hilperton — village in Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hilperton?
- The nearest railway station is Trowbridge, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA14.
- Is Hilperton a protected site?
- Yes — Hilperton is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hilperton free to visit?
- Yes, Hilperton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hilperton?
- The nearest railway station is Trowbridge, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA14.