Pop Up Play Village Bath in Chippenham
2023-06-13 10:30 - 11:45 (Europe/London) | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Our engaging role play village provides opportunities for children to learn through their play in a safe and welcoming environment. With 13 different play areas and themed challenges in each one, no two sessions are ever the same!
During June we are getting busy in the role play village and outdoor explorer area with activities inspired by The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild 2023 Challenge!
Activities will vary depending on the ages of children attending.
For booking enquiries and celebration hire please email bath@popupplayvillage.co.uk

BYO Picnic
2023-07-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Monkton Park School
Following our fantastic scarecrow trail, FOMPS are now hosting a BYO Picnic on Sunday 2 July at Monkton Park school field.
This is a community event, so grandparents, uncles, aunties, neighbours – everyone is welcome!
Please note Dogs are not allowed on the school field.

Chippenham Food & Drink Festival
2023-07-08 10:00 - 19:00 | Monkton Park Estate
Two day Food and Drink Festival at Monkton Park, Chippenham, bringing some of the best chefs, wine, live music and so much more over one summer weekend. Gather your friends and enjoy good food, good wine, & great times.

Celebrity chefs
Wine tasting & talks
Children’s entertainment
Cheese masterclasses
Live music
Craft beer & cider

For more information visit our website and follow us on social media.
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www.chippenhamfooddrinkfestival.co.uk

Pop Up Play Village Bath in Chippenham
2023-07-11 10:30 - 11:45 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Our engaging role play village provides opportunities for children to learn through their play in a safe and welcoming environment. With 13 different play areas and themed challenges in each one, no two sessions are ever the same!
During July villagers will be diving deep into the ocean. Our role play village and art studio will be bursting with STEM activities inspired by the ocean and the creatures who live there!
Activities will vary depending on the ages of children attending.
For booking enquiries and celebration hire please email bath@popupplayvillage.co.uk

Baby and Children’s Nearly New Sale
2023-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
This baby and children’s nearly new sale will be jam-packed with preloved toys, clothes, books and equipment. To refill your baby’s and toddler’s wardrobes or prepare for your autumn/winter arrivals. Mums, dads, carers, grandparents – you can’t afford to miss this!

School's Out Summer Pool Party
2023-07-26 - 2023-07-28 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Schools out and it’s time to have some fun! Join us at our small and friendly pool here on the Malmesbury Road to celebrate the end of the school year.
With a Summer Party play-list, our big floats, pool toys and sensory lighting, these sessions are sure to be great fun, plus every child will take away a free gift. We also have a limited number of SEN parties for those with additional needs who would prefer a quieter session.
Sessions are available from Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th July. All tickets are just £5. Book online at neptuneaquatics.co.uk.

Chippenham Children’s Centre Open Day
2023-07-28 10:00 - 12:00
Are you from Chippenham or surrounding villages with children aged 0-5 years? Why don’t you come along to our RISE Children’s Centre open day on Friday 28th July between 10am and 12.00pm?
Meet the animals from Chloe’s Farm, join in with activities and why not bring a picnic to enjoy in our garden? (weather permitting) 🐑 🐴 🐔🐐🐮
#northwiltshirefamilies #Chippenham #openday

Autism Friendly Quiet Time Activities
2023-08-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museum’s free summer drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public.
Limited to four accompanied children our Autism friendly Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our summer craft activities in a relaxed way.
Each week in August there will be a new activity to enjoy inspired by the 1920s & 30s, including design your own chocolate bar wrapper, create Chippenham Monopoly & more!
These sessions are free, with booking essential.
Tuesday’s & Thursday’s in August
9:00-10:00
Workshop details and booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-friendly-quiet-time-summer-activities-tickets-662230738967

Summer Fun with Clare’s Circus
2023-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | The Neeld
Roll up! Roll up! The fantastic Clare’s Circus is coming to the Neeld.
Learn how to spin plates, juggle and even walk a tight-wire! Many other activities will be available including hula hoops, stilts, poi and fun games such as giant Jenga. For those under 4 there will be a special area with tents, tunnels, scuttle bugs and suitable games to keep them entertained. A great family activity for the summer holidays suitable for ages 18 months +
Drop-in session: 10am-1pm
Please note: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
To book and for more information the Neeld Community & Arts Centre website.

Cepen Park South Emoji Trail
2023-08-05 - 2023-08-13
Join us from the 5th to 13th of August for this year’s Cepen Park South trail – an emoji themed one.
At each stop there will be an emoji clue, solve the clue to find a book or a film. For example, 🦁👑 = Lion King.
This year’s charity of choice is Dorothy House, a fantastic local charity. We hope we can raise lot of money for them.
Our fundraising page can be found here… https://www.justgiving.com/page/cps-emoji-trail-2023

Clogettes Summer School
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-18 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us this summer for a magical journey into the world of Musical Theatre!
Hot on the heels of their successful Performance of Peter Pan, The Clogettes have their annual Summer School in August. Booking Now Open!!!
Date: August 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th 2023
Location: St Peter’s Church Chippenham
Time: 9:30AM – 4.30 PM
What to expect:
Daily classes in singing, dancing, and acting, led by experienced teachers.
Fun and interactive sessions to enhance performance skills, stage presence, and confidence.
Exciting rehearsals for a musical production at the end of the week.
Opportunities to make new friends who share the same love for musical theatre.
For registration and further information, please contact us at: debiatmilliecatarts@gmail.com

Turn up and Play
2023-08-21 13:30 - 16:00 | Stanley Park
Turn Up & Play is not an organised match. It is for groups of friends to Turn Up, pay £3 per person, then play football with their friends during the allocated time slot.
⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ If any girls have been inspired by the English Lionesses fantastic World Cup tournament, we will be running a girls only Turn Up & Play on Monday 21st August from 1:30 – 4:00pm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁

Doorway's Supermarket Sweep
2023-09-24 | Chippenham
Sign up to Doorways Supermarket Sweep cycling fundraising event – taking place on Sunday 24th September, there are a few routes for all abilities, including a gentle family friendly route starting in John Coles Park cycling to Morrisons, and routes of 25 miles and 45 miles for those wanting to get the miles in and challenge themselves, why not get your family, friends and work colleagues to sponsor you!?
All the routes incorporate stops at Supermarkets where you can buy some items off our shopping list to restock our food bank and then cycle to the finish point at Cousin Norman’s to continue the fundraising with a delicious BBQ (included in the ticket price) and a fantastic silent auction to help raise even more for Doorway.
If this is sounding like it could be fun and you want to take part but its missing a little something…….here is what the final little surprise might be….you don’t have to worry if you don’t have any lycra cycling shorts…we encourage you to dress up, wear something fun, bright and colourful and you could win a prize for the best dressed.
It’s going to be a fun day for all with plenty of entertainment after the hard work of cycling and raising money for Doorway.

FOQC Pumpkin Trail
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-28
We are pleased to announce the return of the FOQC Pumpkin Trail.
Visit https://linktr.ee/foqc to download the trail map, make a donation, find your entry form & vote on your favourite!
Keep up with updates throughout the event on our Facebook page and the 🎃 Pumpkin Trail 2023 event page .

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Eerie-on-Sea Monster Museum Tour
2023-10-23 10:00 - 2023-10-28 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us this half term as we take part in Kids In Museums Eerie-on-Sea Monster Museum Tour.
Can you spot all the monsters of the mysterious seaside town of Eerie-on-Sea at our museum? Complete the trail and get a free Eerie-on-Sea bookmark and sticker!
Draw your own mythical monster or magical creature and share it on social media for a chance to win a bundle of all five books in the Eerie-on-Sea series.
More information here
Don’t forget we’ll be holding additional craft activities for families on Tuesday 24 and Thursday 26 October with a spooky Halloween theme.
Free, drop in 10.30-3.30.

Autism Friendly Quiet Time: Half Term Creative Activities
2023-10-24 09:30 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Enjoy our free crafty activities for October half term, with a spooky Halloween theme, in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. These sessions are free, but booking is required due to limited spaces.
Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 October
9.30-10.00
Free, booking required

Halloween Half Term Activities
2023-10-24 10:00 - 2023-10-29 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
A range of spooktacular family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities!
Halloween Trails (Every day from Tuesday 24 October – Sunday 29 October)
Join us for another year of amazing Halloween-themed trails around our galleries! Follow the Pumpkin Trail for a fun quiz around the galleries. Answer the questions right and you might just get a treat at the end! ‘Spot the Bat’ is a simple counting trail – find the bats hidden amongst our collections on display and win a prize if you find them all!
All the family can join in just pick up your chosen trail sheet from Reception.
LEGO® Engineering Workshops (Pre-bookable sessions included in entry fee Tuesday 24th Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th October)
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 Tuesday 24th Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th October)
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!
(Please note: This activity is weather dependent)

Kids Wessex Water & Wildlife Walk
2023-10-25 09:30 | Chippenham Community Hub
Bring your children along for a free walk and talk with a little quiz and enjoy the guided tour at Ivy Wildlife Gardens.

Emery Gate Trick or Treat Trail
2023-10-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27th, between 11 am and 3 pm, and come join us for a spooktacular trail throughout the centre! Finish the trail for a ghostly sweet surprise and let the children enjoy getting their face painted as a treat from us!

For additional details, visit our website here.

Spooky Swims
2023-10-28 09:15 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Join us here at Starfish Hydrotherapy for our Spooky Swim Sessions in our lovely warm water pool.

Spooky decorated pool
Halloween play-list
Free gift for every child
45 minute session
14 sessions to choose from
Choose from Spooky Under 5’s Swim, Spooky Fun Swim or Spook Disability Family Swim

It’s sure to be 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙊𝙆tacular!

Drama Tots
2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:45 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Drama and Imaginery play classes for children aged 18 months – 5 years.
Each week we open up my suitcase and go on a different adventure. We use role play, catchy songs and music, props, costumes, puppets, obstacles and problem solving activities to explore our weekly theme.
Bring your little one along for our fun, engaging and varied classes.
You can book a 3 week trial for £15. Siblings are half price. Siblings under 18 months are free.
Chippenham class times on a Thursday morning are as follows:

Rising Stars (children age 18 months – 3 years) 10am-10:40am.
Bright Stars (children age 3 or 4) 11-11:45am.

I also run classes in Malmesbury on Wednesday mornings and Tetbury on
Friday mornings.
Book a space or join our waiting list here: https://dramatotschippenhammalmesburyandcirencester.classforkids.io/

Adventure Babies
2023-11-02 11:15 - 13:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Adventure Babies is a brilliant sensory storytelling class for children ages 0-4 years.
Come and join us to explore some super stories with props, messy play and lights!
11:15am-12.00pm for Adventure Tots
12.15-1.00pm for Tiny and Mini Adventurers
Visit our website or email tamsin@adventurebabies.co.uk to find out more!
Looking forward to adventuring with you! 🚀

Sparks Good As New Sale
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
A perfect way to raise some money before Christmas. Book a table so you can sell your baby, toddler and children’s clothes, toys and equipment. Or why not pop along and see what you can buy! First come for the table spaces, so don’t miss out and book soon!
Email greenways@stpaulsweb.org.uk

Santa’s Grotto - Emery Gate
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Enter the Magic of Christmas at Our Festive Grotto!
Journey through a captivating winter wonderland and experience the joy of meeting Santa and receive a unique gift!
To avoid disappointment we encourage you to reserve your magical moment with Santa this year.
https://www.bookfatherchristmas.co.uk/EmeryGate
Available Dates:
Every Saturday – December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 2023
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm

Christmas Music and Drama Workshop
2023-12-09 09:30 - 15:00 | kington St Michael Village Hall, SN14 6HX

A Winter's Tail
2023-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Chippenham Library
A play-along theatre adventure for 2 – 6 year olds and their grownups
The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?
Can you help them on their journey? There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games, music, a splattering of silliness and lots of snow!A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.

The show lasts 1 hour including a stay and play session, and is created for ages 2+ and their grown-ups. Younger and older siblings welcome!
Please book in advance at the Library, call 01249 650536 or book online

Christmas Island + Festive Fringe
2023-12-14 - 2023-12-17 | Island Park, Chippenham
Come and join us down at The Illuminated Island as we kick start the 2023 festive season…
For the third year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some twinkling magic to the heart of Chippenham.
The event is produced and managed by local Creative Event Production company Melt Productions in partnership with Chippenham Town Council.
Alongside the lights, this years’ focal point will be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse; a cosy, heated, wooden structure – the perfect spot to enjoy our jam-packed roster of entertainment as well as some well-earned ‘Hygee’.
New for this year, we have carefully curated a full schedule of Festive Fringe entertainment, including live Music, Comedy, Cabaret, Cinema Screenings, Workshops, and even a Festive Quiz!
Our infamous Aprés Ski Bar will return, serving up delicious Hot and Cold Drinks, Mulled Wine and wintery Cocktails, alongside some of the South West’s top-notch Food Vendors.
This year’s event runs from Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th December (inclusive) down at The Island, Monkton Park (just over Town Bridge).
The Light Trail and Festive Fringe show times vary, please take a look at the schedule for more information.
Chippenham-Christmas-Programme-2023
Please Note:
* Each event is free to attend and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
* The trail is situated on uneven ground, please ensure you wear suitable footwear.
* Disabled access is situated along the path from the main entrance, please alert one of our Stewards wearing high-vis should you require any assistance.
* All dogs are required to remain on a lead throughout the trail. Dogs are not allowed within the Roundhouse.
For all other questions or enquiries, please email: events@meltproductions.co.uk

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Christmas Workshop
2023-12-16 14:00 | 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.
