Parking in Trowbridge

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Trowbridge, is a town full of an abundance of industrial history and lies in the South West of England in the county of Wiltshire. Trowbridge dates back as early as the 10th century. It was included in the Domesday book in 1086 by the name of Straburg, which was what Trowbridge used to be known as. During that time, it had 24 households, living in the then village, with plenty of arable land.

In the 14th Century, Trowbridge established as the hub for woollen cloth production and became a major player in the following centuries, even after the decline in the 19th and 20th Century. Trowbridge’s West of England Cloth managed to preserve its gold standard status for exceptional excellence until the very end. The last Mill in Trowbridge closed in 1982 and is now home to the Trowbridge Museum and Art Gallery, along with Boswells café, where you are able to learn all about the rich woollen cloth history through the ages.  

It sits just 25 minutes from Bath, a very popular tourist location and has great public transport links and direct trains to London, the South West, South Wales and the Midlands. Due to this, Trowbridge is often used as a great base to explore the regions and other attractions in close proximity such as Stonehenge and the Roman Baths. The town is a haven of independent boutique shops, along with the more modern high street outlets and array of restaurants, pubs and cafes. A weekly market is run every Wednesday which includes a variety of local stalls.

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There are 7 car parks in Trowbridge, all car parks are pay and display. All tables and details listed below can be found on the Wiltshire Trowbridge County Council Website:

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The town of Trowbridge is known to be arty and historical. With its contemporary Civic Centre and Town Hall arts, medieval manors and walks down the Avon Canal, Trowbridge oozes both history and artistic adventure. The Trowbridge museum, which was actually an old mill factory, is a must do, especially with its steep history, with the woollen cloth trade having been around since the medieval period. During the 1800s there were up to 20 large mills producing the majority of the UKs woollen cloth. Explore how Trowbridge became one of the biggest producers of woollen cloth in the West of England.

Delve into the magnificent architectural buildings around the area, such as the Farleigh Hungerford Castle, built in the 14th century and refined throughout time into an opulent masterpiece. The 15th Century dramatic gothic St James’s Church oozing rich local history, take a tour in the Great Chalfied Manor, that houses some of the most original and stunning styles, has made it a popular shoot for many period dramas, such as BBC’s award winning series Poldark.

A little further afield, a short 30 minute drive is Longleat Safari park. The UK’s number one unique safari park, set in 900 acres of land, it boasts a worldwide collection of animals, ranging from koalas to bats and even gorillas, it provides an exceptional day out for adults and children alike.  

By Train:

Trowbridge train station (BA14 8HW) has trains on the Great western railway with direct links into London, the south and south west and wales, making it a very accessible destination to get to. For more information on trains and times check out the GWR website for a full list.

By Bus:

There are multiple buses which provide links in and around Trowbridge, with services throughout Wiltshire and beyond. Buses: D1, 19, 86 and X39, all stop within walking distance of the town centre. For a full range of bus services, the Wiltshire Council page provides all the necessary information.

By Car:

Trowbridge lies off of the Motorway M4 and is accessible from the A roads; A350, A4 and A36. The Sat nav postcode is: BA14 8XR (This is to the town centre shopping centre)

On Foot: Trowbridge train station is a couple of minutes’ walk from the town centre.

All of the 7 car parks in Trowbridge provide disabled parking (with varying spaces available), all of which are free of charge all day, as long as a valid blue badge holder is displayed. It is to be noted that there is a no return within 3 hour rule.

To search for the disabled car park that is closest to Trowbridge, see the Blue Badge Parking website.  

Charges in all 7 Trowbridge car parks apply on bank holidays and Saturdays 8am-6pm. Sunday’s in all car parks are free of charge all day. There is no overnight charge.

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What is Trowbridge known for?

Trowbridge was famous for it’s woollen cloth trade, back in the 18th and 19th century and was once dubbed the ‘Manchester of the West.’

What county in England is Trowbridge in?

Trowbridge resides in the county of Wiltshire.

How far is Stonehenge from Trowbridge?

The famous Stonehenge is a 45 minute drive away from the town of Trowbridge (20 miles away).

How old is the town of Trowbridge?

Trowbridge was first recorded as far back as 1139 after it was inundated during the Civil War.