Chippenham, located on the banks of the River Avon in north-west Wiltshire, is a thriving historic market town that blends countryside tranquillity with urban convenience. Renowned for its attractive Georgian and Victorian architecture and rural surroundings, Chippenham is set within easy reach of areas of outstanding natural beauty like the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs. The town centre is a mixture of independent shops, well-known high street stores, and traditional markets, lending it a genuine community character.