Chippenham is a market town in north‑west Wiltshire, offering a mix of historic character and modern convenience. The town’s long history, dating back before Roman times, gives it a distinctive charm, while its population of over 36,000 provides a lively community atmosphere.
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Chippenham is a market town in 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. It had a population of 36,548 in 2021.