Melksham Map

Melksham map, view the Wiltshire town of Melksham, located in the county of Wiltshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Melksham Wiltshire & Guide to the Town

Melksham Map Wiltshire: Interactive map of Melksham, displaying the town situated in the county of Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Melksham and a Melksham town centre map, showing Melksham Railway Station and Melksham Town Football Club.

Other facilities in Melksham, some of which may also be visible on the map are Melksham Assembly Hall, The Bear Hotel, Melksham Town Hall, The Kings Arms, The Art House Café, Water Meadow Surgery, Melksham Library, Forest & Sandridge School, Aloeric Primary School, Melksham Oak Community School, Christie Miller Sports Centre, Waitrose, Iceland, Asda, The Cooperative Food, Boots, Superdrug, Lloyds Bank, Coral, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Refa Tandoori, Cobblers Bench, Art Cafe, Munch Box, The West End Tavern, The Pilot, The Parsons Nose, Vines Bar, The Grapes, The Spa Surgery, Melksham Dental Practice, Gompels Pharmacy, River Mead School, St Michael and All Angels Church, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Melksham United Church, Vintage Treasures, Cartridge UK, Vita Skin Spa, Melksham Computers, The Hair Lounge, Beauty Spot, Well Pharmacy, West End Fish Bar, McColl's, Budgens, Riverbank Surgery, Queensway Chapel, Melksham Fitness Centre, Avon Valley Cleaning, Crown House Vets.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Bowerhill, Seend, Semington, Whitley, Shaw, Atworth, Beanacre, Lacock, Broughton Gifford, Holt, Trowbridge, Corsham, Bradford-on-Avon, Keevil, Bromham, Devizes, West Ashton, Steeple Ashton, Hilperton, Box, Monkton Farleigh, Colerne, Gastard, Melksham Forest, Sandridge, Neston, Staverton, South Wraxall, Great Chalfield, Little Chalfield, Hartham, Reybridge, Whaddon, East Tytherton, Rowde, Calne, Poulshot, Keevil Airfield, Cumberwell, Winsley, Avoncliff, Bathford, Bathampton, Bath, Middlehill, Chittoe, Corsley, Erlestoke, Great Cheverell.

Melksham is a friendly market town in the heart of west Wiltshire, quietly sitting by the banks of the River Avon. It's got that proper lived-in feel—busy enough to be lively, but not so big it loses its charm. There's a decent mix of shops, schools, green spaces and community life, and while it doesn't shout for attention, it's one of those towns that quietly grows on you.

The town's history goes way back—there's evidence of Roman settlements, and it was once part of a royal estate mentioned in the Domesday Book. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it thrived thanks to the wool and cloth industries, and later moved into manufacturing, especially during the railway boom. These days, Melksham's population is just over 20,000, and while much of the industry has moved on, the town's working-class roots and sense of identity remain strong.

Melksham has a fair few things going for it when it comes to attractions. The King George V Playing Field is the town's green heart, with riverside walks and a lovely splash pad in the summer. The Assembly Hall puts on everything from comedy to cinema, and you'll find all the essentials on the High Street. Just a short drive out of town brings you to National Trust favourites like Great Chalfield Manor and The Courts Garden in Holt. English Heritage fans can pop over to Farleigh Hungerford Castle for a wander around atmospheric ruins steeped in mediaeval drama.

Wider Wiltshire is crammed with places worth exploring. You've got the grandeur of Longleat House and its safari park, the cathedral city of Salisbury with its soaring spire, and prehistoric wonders like Stonehenge and Avebury. Towns like Bradford-on-Avon and Devizes bring bags of character, and walkers will love the chalk downs and canal-side paths. It's a county where you're never short of a scenic drive or a village pub that looks like it fell out of a postcard.

Melksham's easy to get to. The town has its own railway station, with services to Swindon and Westbury and connections on from there to Bath, Bristol and London. By road, it's well placed—just off the A350 and near to the M4, so you can head east or west without too much faff. Buses link it up to neighbouring towns like Trowbridge and Chippenham. For air travel, the nearest airport is Bristol, about an hour's drive.

Wiltshire's the kind of county that creeps up on you. It's not showy, but it's quietly stunning. Ancient landscapes, sleepy hamlets, historic towns, and loads of open space—it's the sort of place where you feel a bit more relaxed the minute you arrive. There's something about the light, the hills, and the rhythm of life that's easy to fall into. Whether you're in town for a visit or settling down for good, it's got the kind of pull that doesn't fade.

Some More Nearby Places: Bowerhill, Seend, Semington, Whitley, Shaw, Atworth, Beanacre, Lacock, Broughton Gifford, Holt, Trowbridge, Corsham, Bradford-on-Avon, Keevil, Bromham, Devizes, West Ashton, Steeple Ashton, Hilperton, Box, Monkton Farleigh, Colerne, Gastard, Melksham Forest, Sandridge, Neston, Staverton, South Wraxall, Great Chalfield, Little Chalfield, Hartham, Reybridge, Whaddon, East Tytherton, Rowde, Calne, Poulshot, Keevil Airfield, Cumberwell, Winsley, Avoncliff, Bathford, Bathampton, Bath, Middlehill, Chittoe, Corsley, Erlestoke, Great Cheverell.

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