Interactive maps are available to logged-in users | Sign-up for a free account. For a number of personal reasons I had not been to a game for 15 months. A straightforward train journey from Newbury changing at Reading landed me at Chippenham at 13.45. Near to the railway station, there is the CAMRA Good Beer Guide listed Old Road Tavern on Old Road. At the Bristol Road End is a small prefabricated covered terrace which is only a few steps high. 2016-2017: 459 (Southern League Premier Division). The ground sits in the centre of a number of other sporting facilities, including cricket, tennis, bowls and hockey. The walk from Chippenham railway station was straightforward, but I did find a slightly shorter route than the one given in this guide. At the opposite end is a small open concrete terrace which comprises of three steps and is set back a little from the playing action. /* 728x90, created 7/23/10 */ Chippenham Railway Station is located around three quarters a mile away from Hardenhuish Park and takes about 15 minutes to walk. Want to display both sides? I believe one of these is used a corporate/Directors area. Swansea City (my team) were playing away at Middlesborough and I didn't fancy the trek with work early on Sunday. Someone I know will be pleased about that, no doubt! Hardenhuish School (formerly Chippenham Grammar School and Chippenham Girls' High School) is a large mixed secondary school and sixth form in Chippenham, Wiltshire, for students aged 11 to 18.Since September 2010, it has been an Academy.It is one of three in Chippenham, the others being Abbeyfield and Sheldon.The school is headed by Lisa Percy. In fact, you proceed along a meandering path, past the entrance to the Chippenham Sports Club to reach the entrance gates of Hardenhuish Park. [7] In 2009–10 the club finished third, and after beating Hednesford Town 2–0 in the play-off semi-finals, lost the final 2–1 to Nuneaton Town.[8]. I had a celebratory pint followed by some food. Reasons for visit This page provides you with information about the stadium of the selected club. Arriving early as is my routine, there was time plenty of time to take photos inside and out for the guide. Review written by facebook-user-27661 a Southampton supporter on 31st August 2009. Transfers & rumours. The clubhouse was small and packed but a jovial atmosphere. At the bottom of Hardenhuish Lane you will reach a double mini roundabout, where at the first roundabout you take the first exit onto Bristol Road (signposted Town Centre).After a quarter of a mile you will reach a small car park on your left (look out for the blue Chippenham Town FC welcome sign). Easy. [9] Covered standing is provided behind one goal and along the opposite side of the pitch to the main stand. After around two and a half miles you will reach a roundabout (where there is a services area on one side). Tucked away in a leafy part of town you could easily drive past Hardenhuish Park and not know it was there. Tucked away in a leafy part of town you could easily drive past Hardenhuish Park and not know it was there. Do you have a different opinion from when you visited? News; Info . However, after beating Bedford Town 5–4 on penalties following a 2–2 draw in the semi-finals, they lost the final 1–0 to Hednesford Town. Chippenham Town Football Club is a football club based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England. At the next traffic lights turn right onto Hardenhuish :Lane. [4] They were Western League runners-up again in 1954–55. They are currently members of the National League South, the sixth tier of English football, and play their games at Hardenhuish Park. The club moved to Hardenhuish Park in 1919, having previously played at at least four other grounds. Getting away It was dry but dull, with a cold breeze. They reached the first round of the FA Cup again in 2019–20, losing 3–0 at home to Northampton Town. 2-0 to the Romans at the interval. I liked the fact that it was set back from the main road thus keeping it away from the traffic and giving it a slightly secluded feel. Jack Compton’s penalty was nearly saved by the home keeper’s left arm, but trickled into the corner.

I found out Chippenham were playing at home so it was a no-brainer. I'd just moved to Chippenham to work, and had a free Saturday.