Bowood House and Gardens
Bowood House and Gardens are some of the most wonderful historic houses in the area. There are over 100-acres of landscaped grounds with an adventure playground, soft play, and a petting farm.
It's easy to reach Bowood House and Gardens in Chippenham, by train. Simply hop on a train to Chippenham station - then it's a long walk from the station, but there are buses direct from Chippenham and taxis too - only about 15 mins.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Bowood House and Gardens’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Ticket Office opening hours:
- Monday to Friday open from 05:50:00 until 20:00:00
- Saturday open from 05:50:00 until 19:30:00
- Sunday open from 08:00:00 until 19:30:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at specific times. Please check at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Step-free category A station - This station has step-free access to all
platforms / the platform. Step free access available to both platforms via lifts from the main station entrance and disused platform. Station is accessible if arriving at the station main entrance and not from the north. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | Find WiFi Hotspots near this station. |
| Web kiosk | Available |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Meeting point: Ticket office. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | Please visit https://www.railhelp.co.uk/gwr/ for GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp. |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited |
| Car parking spaces | 640 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 106 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Disused platform and north car park. |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Ramps for train access | Available |
|---|---|
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Chippenham station is served by a taxi rank or a cab office. Check availability before travelling, and pre-book if necessary. Consider using the following local operators:
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First Class Lounge
There is no First Class lounge at this station.
Departures and arrivals from Chippenham
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Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Swindon (Wilts) | Great Western Railway | 05:43 | 2 | Scheduled |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 05:52 | 2 | Scheduled |
| to London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 06:15 | 2 | Scheduled |
| to Southampton Central | Great Western Railway | 06:27 | 1 | Scheduled |
| to Swansea | Great Western Railway | 06:33 | 1 | Scheduled |
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| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Westbury | Great Western Railway | 05:42 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Bristol Temple Meads | Great Western Railway | 05:50 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Bristol Temple Meads | Great Western Railway | 06:13 | 2 | Scheduled |
| from Swindon (Wilts) | Great Western Railway | 06:26 | 1 | Scheduled |
| from London Paddington | Great Western Railway | 06:31 | 1 | Scheduled |
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