Built-up area in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.365, -2.614 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 57 63 |
| Population: | 1,149 |
| Dialling code: | 01761 (Temple Cloud) |
Chew Magna is a large village and former market town in Bath and North East Somerset, set in the Chew Valley beside the River Chew. It sits within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Bath and lies close to the popular recreational area around Chew Valley Lake and the Mendip Hills.
The village retains a compact historic centre with honey‑coloured stone buildings, a medieval packhorse bridge and the long‑standing St Andrew's Church; local life mixes agriculture, small independent shops and pubs with a lively community calendar of fetes and events, while many residents commute to nearby cities, giving a blend of rural character and a modern commuter economy.