Parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.366, -2.614 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 57 63 |
| Population: | 1,149 |
| Dialling code: | 01761 (Temple Cloud) |
Chew Magna is a sizeable village and civil parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England, sitting in the heart of the Chew Valley on the banks of the River Chew. It lies within easy reach of Bristol and Bath and close to Chew Valley Lake, with a mix of medieval and Georgian architecture and a handful of historic manor houses giving the village a distinctly traditional character.
The community is lively for a rural settlement, with independent shops, traditional pubs, village fĂȘtes and annual events that draw locals and visitors alike; economically it combines local agriculture and small businesses with many residents commuting to nearby cities, while the surrounding countryside is popular for walking, birdwatching and waterside recreation.
BS40 8TE, BS40 8QA, BS41 8NQ, BS40 8HL, BS40 8QZ, BS40 8TF, BS40 8TA, BS40 8QL, BS40 8QR … See all