Chippenham, Wiltshire travel information
Chippenham Wiltshire England
Located on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, in the county of Wiltshire, Chippenham dates back to Saxon times. From an ancient market town it underwent considerable growth as a popular coaching stop off point for people travelling between London and Bristol, prior to the popularity of the railways. In fact one of the areas greatest assets today is that it is so easy to get to from a wide variety of different places. Chippenham is a convenient train ride away from London, taking around one hour and twenty minutes, as well as being more or less equidistant from Bath, Bristol and Swindon.
To further add to its appeal some outstandingly beautiful countryside such as the North Downs, as well as picturesque little villages such as Lacock and Castle Combe surround Chippenham. Such diversity makes it the perfect place to base yourself for a holiday or a romantic weekend away, with plenty of things to see and do right on your doorstep.
Historically life here was centred in and around the market place in much the same way as it is today. Alongside the more modern attractions you can still see sights such as the lovely St Andrews Church and the famous Buttercross. It is also worth hunting down St Mary Street with its delightful 16th and 17th century houses.
