The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Workshop
2023-12-16 14:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Library
Enjoy some Very Hungry Caterpillar stories and make a festive decoration.
Please book in advance at the Library or on 01249 650536

Drama Tots Christmas Special
2023-12-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Street, Kington Langley , Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NJ, United Kingdom
Get ready for a Christmas event like no other at Drama Tots!
A family fun-filled hour where children and adults can spend precious time together sharing magical moments and creating special memories.
We kick-start our Christmas Special with a much loved Drama Tots adventure, themed all around the magic of Christmas!
Expect:
A festive Drama Tots adventure
Christmas disco
Christmas hunt
Festive craft / colouring
A gift for every child
Gingerbread treat
Heaps of family fun!
We can’t wait to welcome you for a fun-packed hour of Christmas magic.
Tickets are £12.50 per child.
Recommended for children aged 18 months – 5 years. Older siblings are welcome to book a place too!
Siblings are half price (Siblings under 18 months are free).
Adult participation will be required with your child throughout the session.
You can book your space here: https://dramatotschippenhammalmesburyandcirencester.classforkids.io

The Arc - Kids and Youth Sessions - Terms 3 & 4
2024-01-08 - 2024-03-31 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Kids climbing classes for ages 6+ with The Climbing Academy at The Arc in Chippenham.
Kids are natural climbers. It’s a great way to get them active, whilst having lots of fun. Climbing is a sociable sport that can help with focus, coordination, balance and of course fitness.
Term 3 runs from Mon 8 Jan – Sun 11 Feb 2024.
Term 4 runs from Mon 19 Feb – Sun 31 Mar 2024.

Jumble Sale
2024-02-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Sea Cadets, Long Close, Chippenham
Come grab a bargain, we have books, CDs, DVDs, clothes, shoes, toys, jigsaws and much much more.
We will be offering tea, coffee and hot chocolate and maybe a cake or two!
Entry is 50p per adult, children are free.
All money goes towards the running of the unit.

Dragons! Half term at Chippenham Library
2024-02-12 | Chippenham Library
Do you love dragons? To mark the start of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, we will be celebrating all things dragon-ish this half-term at Chippenham Library. We have story times, Lego challenges, an animal trail, games, colouring, crafts and, of course, lots and lots of books for your little ones to enjoy so come and have fun in the library this half-term!
For bookable activities, ask at the library counter or call 01249 650536

February Half Term Activities at REME Museum
2024-02-13 10:00 - 2024-02-16 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
A range of family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities!
LEGO® Engineering Workshops – Pre-bookable sessions
Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Led by our Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable supervision, please book your space in advance to avoid disappointment. Recommended for ages 7 and above.
Assault Course – Drop-in
Please note: This activity is weather dependent. Challenge yourself to our miniature army-style assault course based on our grounds. Supervised by serving REME soldiers, you’ll be sure to have fun and surprise yourself!
All activities included in entry fee, general entry applies (see details on our website).

Half Term Craft Activity at Chippenham Museum
2024-02-13 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Tuesday 13 February
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop-in
Explore work by artist Ellie Thompson, on display in the museum and get creative with our related craft activity.

Bristol Avon Rivers Trust - Yellow Fish
2024-02-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Riverside Drive, Monkton Park, Riverside Drive, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3NU, United Kingdom
Join BART to help protect your local river this Wednesday 14th February.
We want to raise awareness of the impact road drains can have on river health. Often these drains lead directly into rivers carrying whatever untreated pollutants are put down them along too. This can be very damaging to river ecosystems.
To raise awareness that “only rain should go down the drain” we need local volunteers who are passionate about protecting rivers to help BART staff to paint yellow fish symbols next to these drains using biodegradable spray paint.
Open to children aged 5-15 years, accompanied by responsible adult. Spaces limited and booking essential: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yellowfish-campaign-chippenham-tickets-807905776927?aff=eivtefrnd

Tiny Minds Mixed-age classes
2024-02-20 09:30 - 10:30 | 1st Chippenham Scout Hut- Audley Road, Audley Road, SN14 0EN, United Kingdom
A sensory, exploring class for little ones and their parents/careers.
Suitable for 1-4 year olds, classes are every Tuesday in Chippenham at 9:30am.
Let your little one, scoop, pour, build and explore.
Classes start with a short group singalong and then it’s time for independent play!
Find out more about Tiny Minds:
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Drama Tots
2024-02-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Drama Tots combines music, movement, and imaginative play to go on a brand-new adventure every week. Children aged 18months – 5 years old will learn about the world around them in a creative and engaging way.
Sessions use a range of props, puppets, and instruments to bring our adventures to life, and with each session following the EYFS guidelines you can be sure that your little one is learning lots whilst having the most amount of fun.

The REAL nursery rhymes and songs - toddler to KS1, Fringe Feb
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down!
Most people know that Ring O’Roses is actually about the plague rather than just being a children’s song or game. But what’s hiding in the words of Jack and Jill? Or Goosey Goosey Gander? And how does it relate to Chippenham?
Join Lucy Whitfield with your young family for a fun play, craft and song session based on old nursery rhymes in the History Centre’s dedicated education room.
Kids will enjoy exploring these fun tongue-pleasers at face value, while their grown-ups can explore the meanings of these centuries-old words a little bit deeper.

Drop in and drop out as you please – it’s totally free (donations always welcome).
Book tickets in advance here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Chippenham Community Mural
2024-02-24 10:00 - 16:30 | The Buttercross, Market Place, Chippenham
Love to draw? Come and make your mark on our very own COMMUNITY MURAL.
Hosted by local artist Kirsty Jones, it’s time to pick up a pen and design your very own piece of tile art to add to the collection
The mural is something for the local community to enjoy for years to come, forming part of this year’s Chippenham Fringe February.
We’ll be situated at The Buttercross on Sat 24th between the hours of 10:00 and 16:30.
All welcome, we suggest artists are over 4 years old (due to the use of permanent markers!
Come and get involved and become a part of Chippenham’s history!
#Chippenham #FringeFeb #GetInvolved #WhatsOn #Community #Art #Design

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group.

Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands.

Baby Boogie & Toddler Tango
2024-02-24 13:00 - 13:45 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Rock The Tots, Chippenham Fringe February and Melt Productions Present…BABY BOOGIE & TODDLER TANGO

Local favourites ‘Rock The Tots’ have put together a special set about animals, with fun pop songs you’ll know and love. Fancy a boogie to ‘Crocodile Rock’ anyone? With instruments, bubbles and puppets – as well as quality live music – you and your baby &/or toddler will have a blast!

BABY BOOGIE:

13:00 – 13:45 Saturday 24th Feb
King Alfred Hall
£3 Suggested donation
Book tickets in advance here.

TODDLER TANGO:

12:00 – 12:45 Sunday 25th Feb
King Alfred Hall
Suggested donation £3
Suitable for toddlers aged 2-3 years old
Book tickets in advance here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Let's build LEGO Chippenham! Fringe Feb
2024-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
We’re calling on children, families, creatives and anyone who loves Lego to come and help us build a version of Chippenham marketplace as it was in 1886.
Got a hankering to have a go at making the Yelde Hall? Always fancied trying to recreate the Angel Hotel or wanted to construct the Buttercross?
Based in the History Centre’s education room with local historian Lucy Whitfield, we’ve got a huge detailed map to work from, loads of photographs of the buildings, and tons of enthusiasm – but we also need you and your building skills to try to create the centre of town as it once was. But, accuracy isn’t the most important thing, and we don’t mind if your version of the Old Palace (now Chippenham Museum) is green and blue and has extra turrets – it’s coming and having a go that counts.
We’ll also take all donations of Lego for our attempt, both in the run up to the event and even on the day – bring them to WSHC reception, or Chippenham Library. All donations will be given to Chippenham Library’s Lego Club after we’ve finished creating our masterpiece.

Open to all but aimed at Key Stages 1 & 2
Free tickets available – please book here
Free parking

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

SPACE ROCKS: Mini Mission
2024-02-25 13:30 - 14:00
You are in mission control, monitoring the re-entry of the space probe FringeFeb, which is returning from the edge of the solar system. Will the probe return safely? What will you find when you open it? Has it brought back alien life?
Join space communicator and ESERO-uk Space Ambassador Paul Hill, and explore space. Get involved in a hands-on, interactive show which brings space science to your fingertips.
Family theatre
FREE EVENT
1.30-2pm at The Buttercross (in case of wet weather indoors location TBC)
3-3.30pm at Waterstones

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvent

aKa Dance Theatre present Shed-ache, Fringe Feb
2024-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Be prepared to be blown away by aKa’s brand new family friendly show which is bright and sunny!
Today’s forecast includes brisk boogying, severe silliness and spells of confetti showers.With extreme movement travelling in all directions, we predict joy spreading across large areas.
You’ll need to hold on to your hats, as we foresee a high chance of slapstick, with all predictions pointing towards it raining snacks and socks.
Unpredictable and unusual conditions prompt us to travel hand in hand as we join together to soak up the silly.
With 100% chance of laughter you’ll be reminded of the importance of embracing experiences whatever the weather.

Aimed at 3-8yrs but older and younger children very welcome
Tickets – on the door £5-7, but pre-book in advance for £5 here

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Winnie The Pooh Easter Trail at The Pewsham
2024-03-28 - 2024-04-05 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Easter holiday fun @thepewsham 🐣
A little Easter trail with Winne the Pooh & friends
£1 a map for charity
Find out who stole all the eggs
*free babycino with every adult coffee bought while trail is on.
#thepewsham #thepewshameastertrail #thepewshamcoffee #chippenhameasterfun #easterholidays #eastertrail #whatsonchippenham

Roaring Easter
2024-03-30 11:00 - 15:00
Join us in celebrating Easter at Emery Gate on Saturday, 30th of March, from 11 am to 3 pm, as we embark on a thrilling ‘Roarsome Dino Easter Trail’ throughout the centre!
🦖🥚 Hunt for the dino eggs hidden in our store windows and make sure you scan the QR codes as they reveal an important clue!
Solve the clue and note it down on your trail sheet. ✅
When you’ve completed your mission, return it to one of our amazing event staff and they’ll present an Easter Dino treat!
Good luck! 🌟
T&C’s Apply see link below.
https://www.emerygate.co.uk/news/2024/3/21/join-us-for-dino-easter-at-emery-gate

Easter Activities at the REME Museum
2024-04-01 10:00 - 2024-04-12 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Bring the whole family for a visit this Easter holidays and get involved in some craft-based and STEM activities.
Make and Do

Monday 1 April – Sunday 7 April (Bank Holiday Monday inclusive)
Self-guided, drop-in
Show off your artistic skills with our Easter-themed and WW2-themed art projects, which you can get stuck into in our galleries amongst our array of historic vehicles and artefacts.

Meccano Makes Workshops

Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 April
Pre-bookable sessions
Get hands-on with Meccano construction sets to engineer your own vehicle, equipment and more!
Led by our Education Officer in our dedicated Education Suite.
Each session lasts about 2 hours with each family working as a team.
Due to small parts this is activity is not open to anyone under the age of 7.

Bottle Rockets Workshops

Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 April
Drop-in sessions
Do you have what it takes? We challenge you to build a Bottle Rocket and see how high you can make it fly!
Sessions led by our Education Officer. No need to book, just drop-in to our Education Suite!
Tickets for pre-bookable sessions can be purchased online and include Museum entry, general entry applies (see our website).

Easter Holiday Workshops
2024-04-08 14:00 - 15:15, 2024-04-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-11 14:00 - 15:15 | The Wilding Studio, The Barn, Charlcutt,, Calne, SN11 9HH
We are delighted to be offering 3 workshops in the Easter holidays. These do book up quickly so please head to our website for more information or to secure your space!
Monday 8th April 2pm – 3.15pm – Clay Moon Gazing Hares
Wednesday 10th April 10am – 11.15am – Mini Dried Flower Wreaths
Thursday 11th April 2pm – 3.15pm – Stoneware Egg Cups
Please note: During the Moon Gazing Hare workshop we will be using air-drying clay so pieces can be taken home straight away. However when making egg cups we will be using stoneware clay which will need to be left at the studio for approximately 2 weeks for glazing and firing.
Suitable for children aged 4+ – Parents must stay and are encouraged to get involved!
https://www.wildlingstudio.co.uk/easter-holidays

Zip-wire, mobile climbing wall and Stand Up Paddle Boarding event - Tues 9th April
2024-04-09 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Come along to River Island, Monkton Park for either a climb / zip-wire event or a taster Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) session.
Chippenham Zip n Climb Event
Experience the 50m zip-wire and climb the 7.2m climbing wall. Suitable for aged 8 – 85.
SUP Chippenham
Have a session with our Stand Up Paddle Board guru! Explore the beautiful River Avon and see Chippenham from a different angle. Suitable for ages 7 upwards.

Find out more about each activity in the Easter Holidays 2024 section of our website here.

Easter Stay and Play
2024-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Kingsley Road Community Hall, Kingsley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AS
Get ready for an egg-citing Easter event! Join us for a hopping good time from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.
Meet Chase & Rubble, bounce on our castles, enjoy the ball pool, get crafty with biscuit decorating, and don’t miss the afternoon Forest Session with Bulldog Bouncer Ali!

International Lunch
2024-04-13 12:00 - 15:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Unity in Diversity!
Many diverse nationalities live here in Chippenham and the surrounding area.
Come and share a lunch together!
Make new friends! Activities for children!
Book by emailing diversityinchippenham@gmail.com
and let us know what you can bring to share.
Any donations on the day will help cover costs and excess will be given to Doorway, a local charity.

Salvation Army’s Messy Church
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Salvation Army, Foghamshire, Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire, Sn15 1hb, United Kingdom
Join us 11am – 1pm at Salvation Army, Foghamshire:
Let the kids release their inner madness, have fun, get messy and enjoy a lunch on us.
It’s all free and it’s all a little bit crazy 🎉

Chippenham Parkrun
2024-04-27 09:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Why don’t you kick off your morning of the Teen Takeover weekend with a brisk 5k!!
Chippenham Parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9am in Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Meet: 8:50am at the Multi-use Games Area in Monkton Park
The course is run on a mixture of trail paths, tarmac paths and gravel paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain.
It offers an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. We want to encourage people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE!
Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun and remember to bring a scannable copy of your registration barcode, that way your running time will be recorded.
Suitable for ages 11+ (under 11’s welcome to walk/run the course but must complete the course with an adult)
For more details visit: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippenham/

Did you know Chippenham junior parkrun takes place every Sunday (ages 4 to 14) – junior parkrun is a series of 2k runs for children aged between 4 and 14. They are open to all, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

Teen Takeover - Chippenham Youth Council: Meet & Mini Debate
2024-04-27 14:00 - 14:45 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The Teen Takeover weekend is a new initiative led by the Local Youth Network (the LYN) as part of the Chippenham Area Board.
The weekend of 27-28 April is dedicated to young people from the Chippenham area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs and is to showcase the current youth provision that is available for young people in the Chippenham area.
As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the Youth Council will be holding an informal session giving young people a chance to share their views on key topics such as the environment and vaping. Open to any young people (approx.11-17yrs), particularly if you are interested in the voices of young people being heard.
Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-04-28 08:30 - 12:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
🏉🌟 Rugbytots: Where Little Champions Score Big! 🌟🏉
Calling all mini ruckers! Our action-packed classes blend rugby, fun, and skill-building for kids aged 18 months to 6 years.
From scrums to giggles, we’re all about developing motor skills, fostering teamwork, and creating a love for an active, healthy life. Join the scrum-tastic adventure today!
Sessions last between 30-45 minutes with FREE taster sessions available! Plus, we’re so confident your little one will have a blast that we offer a full money-back guarantee if you don’t enjoy the first two classes. No try, no cry! 😄👍

Derry Tots
2024-05-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Derry Tots Under 5’s playgroup located at The Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Fun, friendly and social group for parents/carers and children alike!
Term time only
Wednesdays – 9.30-11.30am
