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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ChippenhamChippenham - Wikipedia

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   Chippenham is a market town in north-west Wiltshire, England, with a history dating back to Roman times. It was a royal vill and hunting lodge under Alfred the Great, and a centre of the wool trade and the Great Western Railway.

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3. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g190801THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Chippenham (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Chippenham, England: See Tripadvisor's 26,986 traveller reviews and photos of Chippenham tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Chippenham. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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4. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-to-do-in-chippenham15 Best Things to Do in Chippenham (Wiltshire, England)

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   • Bowood House and Gardens. Just five miles out of Chippenham, Bowood House is a Georgian mansion that took shape throughout the 18th century. Two Georgian luminaries, Robert Adam and Capability brown worked on the house and grounds respectively.
   • Lacock Abbey. In the village of Lacock is a fine mansion adapted from the ruins of an Augustinian nunnery. During the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII the building was mostly pulled down and sold off to the courtier Sir William Sharington.
   • Fox Talbot Museum. In the 19th century Lacock Abbey was home to William Henry Fox Talbot (1800-1877). One of a long line of Talbots to live at the house, William is remembered for his contribution to photography.
   • Chippenham Museum. The pick of the attractions in Chippenham proper is the town’s museum, housed in the 18th-century former magistrates’ court. The museum explains how river, rail and road links helped Chippenham grow, and also reveals the town’s ties to some famous historical figures like Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Alfred the Great.

5. www.visitwiltshire.co.uk › towns-and-villages › chippenhamChippenham - Market Town - Visit Wiltshire

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   Chippenham is a vibrant and historic town in Wiltshire, near Bath and the Cotswolds. It has a rich heritage, a thriving shopping centre, a variety of parks and attractions, and a Purple Flag for its nightlife.

   • Location: North Wiltshire, SN15 3HL

   • Phone: 01249 446699

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6. www.cotswolds.info › places › chippenhamChippenham Tourist Information - Cotswolds

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   Chippenham is a historic market town in Wiltshire, near Bath and the Cotswolds. Find out about its events, attractions, accommodation and transport links.

7. www.visitwiltshire.co.uk › things-to-do-in-chippenham-b619Things to Do in Chippenham - Visit Wiltshire

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   Apr 12, 2024 · Discover the historic and lively market town of Chippenham, nestled on the River Avon, and its nearby attractions and events. Explore the museum, the climbing wall, the food and drink, and the nearby Lacock Abbey, REME Museum, and Castle Combe Circuit.

8. www.chippenham.gov.uk › discoverchippenhamDiscover Chippenham - Chippenham Town Council

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   Chippenham is a historic market town in Wiltshire, with a rich heritage, scenic riverside and vibrant nightlife. Learn about its links to Alfred the Great, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Avon and more at the museum, the church, the park and the viaduct.