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Chipping Sodbury

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Chipping Sodbury is a market town in the unitary authority area of South Gloucestershire, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated 13 miles (21 km) north-east of Bristol and directly

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Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Chipping Sodbury is a market town in the unitary authority area of South Gloucestershire, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated 13 miles (21 km) north-east of Bristol and directly east of Yate. The town was founded in the 12th century by William le Gros. It is the main settlement in the civil parish of Sodbury, which also includes the village of Old Sodbury. At the 2011 census the population of Chipping Sodbury was 5,045, but the town has since become part of a larger built-up area due to the rapid expansion of nearby neighbouring town, Yate. The two towns are contiguous with one another.

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From the Wikipedia article

Chipping Sodbury is a market town in the unitary authority area of South Gloucestershire, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is situated 13 miles (21 km) north-east of Bristol and directly east of Yate. The town was founded in the 12th century by William le Gros. It is the main settlement in the civil parish of Sodbury, which also includes the village of Old Sodbury. At the 2011 census the population of Chipping Sodbury was 5,045, but the town has since become part of a larger built-up area due to the rapid expansion of nearby neighbouring town, Yate. The two towns are contiguous with one another.

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Coordinates
51.5380, -2.3940
Parish
Sodbury
Postcode
BS37 6BJ
Parliamentary constituency
Thornbury and Yate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chipping Sodbury?
Chipping Sodbury is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.5380°, -2.3940°.
Is Chipping Sodbury wheelchair accessible?
Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Chipping Sodbury. Check ahead for specific facilities.