Spring is in the air, and Easter in and around Chippenham is bringing a fantastic lineup of events for all ages. Whether you’re looking for creative workshops, family-friendly activities, or something a little different, there’s plenty happening this April!
Please note we recommend checking with the event providers directly for the most up-to-date information or any changes before making plans. Happy Easter 
(First published on 31st March – updated as new events are shared with us)
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Saturday 5th April
Chippenham Spring Health and Wellbeing Day
Ladyfield Evangelical Church, 10am-3pm
A day dedicated to health, wellbeing, and community! Explore an information hall, engage with local experts, and enjoy free refreshments. Experience the Brain Dome, an interactive session on dementia (pre-book via 01249 470703 or email bswicb.livingwell.hathaway@nhs.net).
Chippenham Library’s Easter Fun Begins
Chippenham Library, 5th-19th April
• Saturday Story Time – EGGcellent Stories (11am)
• Brick Creators’ Club (2pm-4pm, every afternoon except Wednesdays)
• Pokémon Swap (10:30am, every Saturday)
Treorchy Male Choir in Concert
St Andrew’s Church, 7pm
For over 140 years, this choir has been one of the greatest choral ensembles of all time. Experience their incredible harmonies live in Chippenham. Tickets: £25 (+£1 admin)
Queen Rhapsody – Tribute Concert
Neeld Community & Arts Centre, 7:30pm
Relive the magic of Queen’s greatest hits with this incredible tribute show. Tickets: £24.
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Sunday 6th April
Little Pickles Market
Sheldon School, 10.30am-12.00pm
Baby and children’s nearly new sale with preloved toys, clothes, books and equipment.
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Monday 7th April
Free Easter Workshops for Ages 11-18 with Rag & Bone Arts CIC
Neeld Foyer
• Drumming with Rob Brian (11:30am-1pm)
• Stage Combat with Rebecca Osborne (1:30pm-3pm)
• Youth Café with Free Pizza (3pm-4:30pm)
Kids Only Taster Climbing Session (Ages 6+)
The Arc, 11.15am-12.15pm or 2.45pm- 3.45pm
A perfect introduction to climbing for children aged 6+! These 1-hour sessions include both bouldering and roped climbing on a 14-metre wall.
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Tuesday 8th April
Little Voices ‘Six’ Inspired Easter Workshop
Pewsham Community Centre, 9am-1pm
A fun workshop where ages 7-18 can sing, act, and perform inspired by the hit musical Six! £39 per workshop (discounts available for multiple bookings).
Chippenham Museum: Easter Sculptural Creations
Chippenham Museum
Drop-in Creative Activities: 10:30am-3:30pm
Quiet Time : 9am-10am (booking required)
Be inspired by the sculptures of Katherine Gili from our latest exhibition. Explore her work, then transform cardboard into your own exciting sculptural creation.
Chippenham Library – Funny Bunny Story Time & Craft
Chippenham Library, 11am
A fun and engaging Easter-themed story time and craft session for little ones. No need to book—just bring your library card!
Easter Holiday Climbing Club (Ages 8-11 & 12-15)
The Arc
A 1.5-hour climbing session of climbing & games with expert coaching – no experience required. Sessions can be used for NICAS logbooks.
Ages 8-11 – 11am-12:30pm
Ages 12-15 – 12:45pm-2:15pm
Kids Only Taster Climbing Session (Ages 6+)
The Arc, 2pm-3pm
A perfect introduction to climbing for children aged 6+! These 1-hour sessionsinclude both bouldering and roped climbing on a 14-metre wall.
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Wednesday 9th April
Free Easter Workshops for Ages 11-18 with Rag & Bone Arts CIC
Neeld Foyer
Acting Improvisation with Emile Clarke (11:30am-1pm)
Stand-Up Comedy with Angie Belcher (1:30pm-3pm)
Youth Café with Free Pizza (3pm-4:30pm)
Chippenham Rugby Club Easter Hunt by Torchlight
Allington Fields, Frogwell, Chippenham, SN14 0YZ
7.30pm-9.30pm (2 sessions available)
Join Chippenham Rugby Club for a fun filled novelty evening with an Easter Hunt by Torchlight. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN TORCHES! £3 per map with a prize included, £2 per additional prize.
Book via the link here:
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Thursday 10th April
Chippenham Museum: Easter Sculptural Creations
Chippenham Museum
Quiet Time: 9am-10am (booking required)
Drop-in Creative Activities: 10:30am-3:30pm
Easter Stay & Play
Kingsley Road Community Hall, 10am-12pm
Come and join us for a fun-filled Easter Stay & Play! Try out the Easter Trail for a chance to win a treat, and enjoy a bouncy castle, soft play, ball pool, and Easter crafts.
£4 per child (includes Easter Trail sheet)
No booking required—just turn up and enjoy! More info…
Future Sounds of Chippenham
The Neeld Foyer, 7.00pm-9.00pm
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Friday 11th April
Moths and Butterflies Talk
King Alfred Hall, 6:30pm
Michael Sammes from Baydons Meadow Wildlife Group shares the fascinating survival tactics of moths and butterflies. Free entry, with donations supporting WellBoring charity.
Sleeping Beauty – Grown-Ups Only Panto
Neeld Community & Arts Centre, 7:30pm
A hilarious, no-holds-barred adult panto! Expect cheeky comedy, saucy humor, and audience participation. Tickets: £21 (Age 16+).
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Saturday 12th April
Easter Holiday Climbing Club (Ages 8-11 & 12-15)
The Arc
Ages 8-11 – 9:45am-11:15am
Ages 12-15 – 11:30am-1pm
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Sunday 13th April
Chippenham Rugby Club Easter Scavenger Hunt
Allington Fields, Frogwell, Chippenham, SN14 0YZ, 11:00am-12:30pm (2 sessions available)
Join Chippenham Rugby Club for a fun-filled Easter Hunt around the grounds of Chippenham RFC. £3 per map (includes a prize), additional prizes £2 each. Free parking Pre-booking is required via the QR code.
Pre-book here
Easter Holiday Climbing Club (Ages 8-11 & 12-15)
The Arc
Ages 8-11 – 9:45am-11:15am
Ages 12-15 – 11:30am-1pm
Pride in Chippenham Fundraising Clothes Swap
Bargammon’s Board Game Café – Upstairs, 1pm-3pm
Refresh your wardrobe sustainably and support a great cause. £5 entry.
Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain
Neeld Community & Arts Centre, 8pm
One of Britain’s funniest stand-ups takes you inside her brilliantly chaotic mind. Tickets: £19.50 (Age 14+).
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Monday 14th April
Chippenham Film Club Presents: Tangerines
The Reel Cinema, 7:30pm
A critically acclaimed war drama exploring reconciliation and survival, nominated for an Academy Award and Golden Globe. Tickets: £7.50.
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Tuesday 15th April
Free Easter Workshops for Ages 11-18 with Rag & Bone Arts CIC
Neeld Foyer
Lighting Operation with Luke Emmett (11:30am-1pm)
Writing for Performance with Florence Espeut-Nickless (1:30pm-3pm)
Youth Café with Free Pizza (3pm-4:30pm)
Easter Happiness Workshop (Ages 5-10)
Pewsham Community Centre, 9am-11am
Drama, games & singing to build confidence and creativity. £20 per workshop.
Easter Holidays: Fashion Inspired
Chippenham Museum, 10:30am-3:30pm
Celebrate Chippenham Museum’s “Year of Fashion” by creating and accessorising your own fancy hat.
Quiet Time: Easter Holidays, Fashion Inspired
Chippenham Museum, 9am-10am (booking essential)
Easter Holiday Climbing Club (Ages 8-11 & 12-15)
The Arc
Ages 8-11 – 11am-12:30pm
Ages 12-15 – 12:45pm-2:15pm
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Wednesday 16th April
Free Easter Workshops for Ages 11-18 with Rag & Bone Arts CIC
Neeld Foyer
Public Art with Charlie Graham-May (11:30am-1pm)
Make-up for Stage with Anna Randall (1:30pm-3pm)
Youth Café with Free Pizza (3pm-4:30pm)
11+ Holiday Club
The Farm Cookery School, Netherstreet Farm, SN15 2DS, Chippenham, 9:30am-3:00pm
A fun day for young chefs aged 11+! Learn to make Nachos, Pizza Bombs, Chocolate Egg Cookie Cups, and Easter Biscuits. £55 per child
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Thursday 17th April
Easter Holidays: Fashion Inspired
Chippenham Museum 10:30am-3:30pm
Celebrate Chippenham Museum’s “Year of Fashion” by creating and accessorising your own fancy hat.
Quiet Time: Easter Holidays, Fashion Inspired
Chippenham Museum
9am-10am (booking essential)
Spring Things Story Time & Craft
Chippenham Library, 11am
Cook Together (Adult & Child) – Easter Treats
The Farm Cookery School, Netherstreet Farm, SN15 2DS, Chippenham, 2.00pm-5:00pm
Get ready for a fun-filled, hands-on baking class at The Farm Cookery School! In this special Easter Treats class, you’ll learn how to make Hot Cross Buns, Easter Biscuits, and Chocolate Egg Cookie Cups from scratch. You’ll pick up some great cooking techniques while enjoying quality time with your little one.
£55 for 2 adult portions (up to 4 people)
Neeld Foyer Live Music Session
Neeld Community & Arts Centre, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Enjoy live performances from up-and-coming local musicians, plus a few surprise guest artists. Includes open mic slots!
Jukebox Cafe with Riverbank Studios
Cousin Normans, 7.00pm-9.00pm
Open stage for musicians, chill space to listen and hang out, and great vibes at Cousin Normans. Jukebox Cafe is for teenagers aged 14+
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Saturday 19th April
Chippenham Town Council Easter Garden & Egg Hunt
Market Place, Chippenham, from 10am
Go along to the Market Place to visit the Easter Garden and help the Easter Bunny find all the hidden eggs. Every child who completes the hunt will receive a free Easter egg (whilst stocks last).
Pewsham: Easter Special with Cars Galore
Pewsham Community Centre, 10am-11am
Join Cars Galore Chippenham & Wiltshire for an Easter-themed play session in Pewsham! This session welcomes older siblings and promises plenty of fun for little vehicle enthusiasts.
Book your spot here: https://bookwhen.com/carsgalore
Drama Tots Easter Party (Ages 18 months – 6 years)
Kington Langley Village Hall, 2pm-3pm
A fun Easter adventure, including drama, crafts, a hunt, and more! £12.50 per child (20% sibling discount).
Saturday Story Time – Cute Animal Stories
Chippenham Library, 11am
Easter Holiday Climbing Club (Ages 8-11 & 12-15)
The Arc
Ages 8-11 – 9:45am-11:15am
Ages 12-15 – 11:30am-1pm
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Sunday 20th April
Easter Holiday Climbing Club (Ages 8-11 & 12-15)
The Arc
Ages 8-11 – 9:45am-11:15am
Ages 12-15 – 11:30am-1pm
Ongoing Events & Activities
Doorstep Youth Sports & Social Sessions
Ladyfield Church
Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm (running until July 2025)
Ages 8+ can enjoy free activities, from table tennis and air hockey to football and chill-out time. Includes free hot snacks and drinks! No booking required—just turn up and have fun.
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