Corsham

Civil Parish in Wiltshire

England

Corsham

Corsham is a civil parish located in the county of Wiltshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles northeast of the city of Bath, it covers an area of around 13 square miles. The town of Corsham is the main settlement within the parish.

Corsham is known for its historic architecture, with many buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The town center is characterized by its picturesque stone buildings and quaint streets, giving it a charming and traditional feel. Notable landmarks in Corsham include the Corsham Court, a stately home with beautiful gardens, and the Almshouses, a set of historic buildings that provide housing for the elderly.

The town has a population of around 13,000 people and offers a range of amenities and services. There are several schools, both primary and secondary, in the area, as well as a library and a leisure center. Corsham has a thriving arts and culture scene, with various galleries, theaters, and music venues hosting regular events and exhibitions.

In terms of transportation, Corsham is well connected. It has easy access to the M4 motorway, which links it to nearby cities such as Bristol and Swindon. The town also has a railway station, providing regular train services to Bath, Bristol, and London.

Overall, Corsham is a charming and historic town, offering a mix of traditional architecture, cultural attractions, and convenient transport links.

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Corsham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.426035/-2.208482 or Grid Reference ST8569. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Corsham High Street

Peahens out for a Sunday stroll through Corsham High Street.

Rebecca A Wills

Corsham Post Office

On the corner of High Street and Church Street.

David M Clark

Corsham Post Office

In the centre of this attractive Cotswold village.

David M Clark

The A4 passes through Corsham

The attractive little town of Corsham, at the edge of the Cotswolds, has received comparatively little attention on Geograph to date. The A4 skirts through one side of it, flanked by houses in the warm-coloured local stone. A more contemporary feature of the town is that it has embraced the mini-roundabout to a greater extent than others in the area (one of them can be seen at the junction in the distance).

HelenK

Car Sales near Corsham

Anthony Parkes

The Old Pickwick Toll House

Anthony Parkes

New Housing near Corsham

Anthony Parkes

Electricity Power Lines near Rudloe

Anthony Parkes

Corsham Court sham screen

This folly is believed to have been constructed to hide the house from either Church Street or nearby Ethelred House.

Paul Brooker

The Hare and Hounds, Corsham

The Hare and Hounds was once the home of Moses Pickwick who gave his name to this area of the town and also ran horse-drawn carriages from Bath to London. It is recorded that Charles Dickens visited the pub and borrowed Mr Pickwick's surname for the title of his famous book.

Stuart Logan

Gas station, Pickwick

Neil Owen

Hartham Lane

Heading northwest from the A4, Bath Road in Pickwick.

Neil Owen

View Towards Colerne

Folly Farm is in the mid-distance with Colerne on the top of the hill. The tower of the Parish Church of St John the Baptist is visible towards the eastern (right) side of Colerne. The Water Tower at Colerne Airfield can be seen on the horizon in the centre of the image.

Doug Lee

View Southwest from Rudloe

Batheaston lies in the valley to the left of the image in the mid-distance below the horizon.

Doug Lee

Guyers House Hotel and Restaurant

This is the back of the building, but the main entrance, Reception is just through the door. Open fields all around a very good base for our few days visiting Wiltshire.

Martin Dawes