Discover 8 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Chippenham (United Kingdom). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Bowood House, Chippenham Museum, and Yelde Hall. Also, be sure to include St Andrew's Church in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Chippenham (England).
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Bowood House
Georgian house with family attractions. Bowood is a Grade I listed Georgian country house with interiors by Robert Adam, in extensive grounds which include a garden designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown. It is adjacent to the village of Derry Hill, halfway between Calne and Chippenham in Wiltshire, England. The greater part of the house was demolished in 1956.
Since 1754 the estate has been the seat of the Earls of Shelburne, created Marquess of Lansdowne in 1784. The ninth and present Marquess is Charles Petty-Fitzmaurice.[1]
Address: Route A4, SN11 0LZ Derry Hill
Chippenham Museum
Chippenham Town Hall is a 19th-century municipal building in the High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Chippenham Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building.[2]
Address: 9-10 Market Place, Chippenham SN15 3HF, Chippenham
Yelde Hall
The Yelde Hall is a public facility in the Market Place, in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. The building, which was the meeting place of Chippenham Borough Council, is a Grade I listed building.[3]
St Andrew's Church
Episcopal church in Chippenham, England. St Andrew's Church, in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, is a Church of England parish church. It is one of four Anglican parish churches in the town, and serves the south and east of Chippenham. The church is situated in the Market Place, beside the town centre, and is Grade II* listed.
St Andrew's is a large church, with a wide nave, separated from a long chancel by a wooden, early 20th century screen. There is a Lady Chapel to the southeast of the chancel which is the oldest part of the church. There are two nave aisles, both of substantial width. A side chapel adjoining the south aisle is used as a Baptistry - it is also known as St Katherine's Chapel. There is a notable monument near the west end of the south aisle, to the Prynne family.[4]
Address: Market Place, SN15 3HT Chippenham
Castle Combe Clock
The Castle Combe clock in St. Andrew's Church, Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England was probably made in the late 15th century. It is faceless and strikes a bell in the church tower.[5]
Grittleton House
Grittleton House is a country house in the village of Grittleton, Wiltshire, England, about 5+1⁄2 miles northwest of the town of Chippenham. It is a building of historical significance and is Grade II* listed on the English Heritage Register.[6]
The Cause
Address: 42 Causeway, Chippenham
Hardenhuish School
School in Chippenham, England. Hardenhuish School is a large mixed secondary school and sixth form in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, for students aged 11 to 18. Together with Abbeyfield School and Sheldon School, it is one of three secondary schools in the town with academy status. The school's headteacher is Lisa Percy.
The school is in the Hardenhuish area in the north-west of Chippenham. Its main building is Hardenhuish House, a large Grade II* listed late-18th-century house. Sheldon School lies to the south, in the southern part of the former grounds of the house.[7]