The town which is ideally located on both Bath and Swindon’s doorstep is surrounded by history on every side from Westonbirt to Bowood to Lacock and it was also the site for one of Alfred The Great’s palaces. We thought we would check this cultural gem of a town out… There are some great places to go once you get to Chippenham. There are two things that instantly strike you when you have a wonder around from a sense of history to a sense that this is a town with plenty of stuff going on. Pubs wise there are some great places to go and sup a few ales and relax. We would recommend The Three Crowns on The Causeway if you want a great taste of real ale as this is an establishment that goes that extra mile when finding some pretty special brews. For music we would recommend a visit to the local scene mainstay The Old Road Tavern on Old Road. The venue has been hosting music nights for aeons and is basically run by music lovers for music lovers. Other music pubs include The Buttercross in Market Place which is also known for its fantastic selection of beer. When it comes to chowing down on some food Rivo Lounge has bulit up a bit of a name for itself as a place to have lazy breakfasts and great dinners. Other recommendations would include The Gladstone Arms in Gladstone Road.