One Chippenham

Rubber Band Powered Workshops
2026-08-13 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-20 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-27 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Who needs batteries? Release your engineering excellence and the power stored in a rubber band when you make and race your own rubber band-powered car!
Led by our Education Officer in our dedicated Education Suite, there’s no need to book these sessions, simply drop in! Recommended for ages 6 and above.
Included in museum entry fee.
If you are planning to visit as a Holiday Club or similar group, please contact us to arrange a special booking. We may be able to accommodate larger groups if you book in advance.
Check out our other activities during the Summer Holidays.

'Rocket Powered' Workshops
2026-08-18 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-25 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Working in family groups or individually, design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car!
These workshops will teach you to use the same principles of engineering as astronauts… it literally is rocket science!
Drop-in sessions in our Education Suite, included in museum entry fee.
If you are planning to visit as a Holiday Club or similar group, please contact us to arrange a special booking. We may be able to accommodate larger groups if you book in advance.
Check out our other activities during the Summer Holidays.

Summer Holiday Creative Activities
2026-08-18 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-20 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-25 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-08-27 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get inspired by John Aubrey this summer!
From flexible hexagons to mixed-up mythical creatures, join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for our series of creative activities inspired by our summer exhibition, ‘Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge’.
Here’s what you can get up to each week:
Week 1 (28 & 30 July): Hexaflexhibition
Have some mathematical fun with flexible hexagons.
Week 2 (4 & 6 August): Butterfly Bonanza
Craft your own beautiful paper butterflies.
Week 3 (11 & 13 August): Frankenwyvern
Designed by our Young Curators Group, make your own mixed-up mythical creature.
Week 4 (18 & 20 August): People in Pieces
Create your own quirky mosaic portrait.
Week 5 (25 & 27 August): Glittering Grottos
Design a secret 3D grotto for your shelf.
Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 27 August
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop-in
Our creative activities can also be enjoyed in a quieter session before the museum opens, for those who may find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions overwhelming or who simply prefer a calm, relaxed environment.
Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 27 August
9.00am – 10.00am (last entry 9.45am)
Free, booking essential
For more information or to book your Quiet Time session, please contact Chippenham Museum. You can email us at heritage@chippenham.gov.uk or call 01249 705020.
Please note that the same activity will take place on both Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.
We look forward to welcoming you to the museum for some creative fun this summer!

Bat & Moth Evening at Baydons Meadow
2026-08-21 20:30 - 21:30 | Baydons Meadow
Join our annual quest for bats and moths in and around Baydons Meadow!
Meet at 8.30pm on Friday, 21st August, by the interpretation board and log seat near the cycle path and blue footbridge over the Avon in Chippenham.
Paul Darby, who used to work for the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, will chat about the bats and lend out several bat detectors for the evening so that we can listen out for the clicks from their calls as we look up for them flitting through the trees just after dusk.
Michael Sammes, amateur-lepidopterist of our group, will talk about and show us any moths that visit the moth-trap and white sheet that he will put out there. He also hopes to have run his moth-trap on the previous evening in his garden nearby and so to reveal some moths that he has identified and temporarily captured which can then be released.
Both Paul and Michael are inquisitive and knowledgeable on all things in nature, so it should prove an interesting evening.
Please see Baydons Meadow Wildlife Group website https://baydonsmeadow.org.uk/ for information about our volunteer group, our management of the meadow and how you can get involved.

Summer at the Base
2026-08-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Airbase, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Semington, Wiltshire, BA14 6JX, United Kingdom
Get ready for an unforgettable day out as Summer at the Base returns on Saturday 22 August, from 12–4pm!
Join us on the front lawn of our operational airbase for a fun-packed afternoon with a truly unique backdrop. You’ll enjoy prime views of our helipad and helicopter (subject to lifesaving operations), giving you a rare glimpse into the incredible work our crew do every day as they respond to emergency missions.
What’s in store?

Fun-filled activities: bounce, climb and play with a bouncy castle, inflatable assault course, giant games, circus skills and much more!
Meet our mascots: say hello and snap a photo with our much-loved mascots pilot Marsha and paramedic Wilber
CPR demonstrations: meet our expert team and learn simple skills that could help save a life.
Games and prizes: try your luck at our ever-popular tombola for the chance to win exciting prizes. (Cash recommended for games.)

In addition, don’t miss out on our ever-popular merchandise, fabulous offerings from our charity shop and a wide range of local traders who will be listed below once confirmed.

Food stalls: refuel with tasty burgers, delicious baked treats, hot drinks, ice cream, and a fully licensed bar.
Shopping & stalls: browse our official merchandise and explore a great selection of local traders (full list coming soon). Cash recommended as some stalls are cash only.

We’re not done yet! Even more activities are still to be confirmed. Keep an eye on our social channels for the latest updates as we get closer to the big day.
A fantastic family day out with something for everyone – we can’t wait to welcome you!

Free Craft Workshop
2026-08-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
From townhouse to your house, help us celebrate the buildings of Chippenham in our free creative workshop!
Get crafty and make your own 3D mini model using recycled materials, then take part in an exciting community display.
All completed models will be displayed at the Yelde Hall on Saturday 19 September, 10.30am to 3.30pm, as part of the Chippenham – Our History community event for Heritage Open Days.
This workshop is suitable for ages 8 to 11. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.
📅 Wednesday 26 August
🕒 10.30am – 12.30pm
🎟️ Free, booking essential
For more information or to book your place, please contact Chippenham Museum. You can email us at heritage@chippenham.gov.uk or call 01249 705020.

The Santa Show 2026: Santa’s Best Ever Christmas
2026-12-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 | The Neeld
The Neeld Community and Arts Centre and Honalee Media present…
The Santa Show 2026: Santa’s Best Ever Christmas – the show where every child gets a present from Santa!
Following last year’s sell-out performances of Santa’s Christmas Party, Honalee Media are delighted to present a new Christmas show, featuring children’s TV’s CHRIS JARVIS as the voice of Dasher the Reindeer!
“It’s always the most wonderful time of the year, full of peace and love, family and friends– so why does Santa think that this Christmas is going to be the best one ever… can you guess? Dotty the Elf thinks Santa is planning a surprise Christmas party, Pompom the Penguin thinks Santa has been making Christmas crackers, and Dasher the Reindeer thinks Santa has got their biggest Christmas tree ever – do you think they’re right? Or do the other reindeer know? They all seem very excited in their stable…”
Join Father Christmas and friends in this brand new, festive, musical, interactive adventure to make 2026 Santa’s Best Ever Christmas! Featuring the voice of children’s TV star CHRIS JARVIS as Dasher the Reindeer, it’s a family show most suitable for 2-8 year olds, where every child will receive a specially wrapped present from Santa- after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever, HO-HO-HO!
Songs include children’s favourites Jingle Bells, The Hokey Cokey, Away In A Manger, Baby Shark, The Twelve Days Of Christmas, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, and many more!
“It was perfect, full of fun, singing and laughter, what better way to start the festive season!” – ‘Mummy Monster’ blog
“The Santa Shows have become our Christmas tradition and we love them! Perfect engagement with the children, lots of audience participation and the children were beside themselves when Father Christmas gave them a present after the show. Wonderful value for money and top rate entertainment!” – Natalie D, mum of Rae
“Eyes lit up full of wonder and joy – as my children walked away from receiving their gift they whispered, “That was the real Santa!” – Families North Hampshire
“A magical way to start our Christmas celebrations and a memory I shall treasure!”- Basingstoke Gazette
Each performance lasts approximately 45 minutes, followed by a meet, greet & treat with Father Christmas that includes a wrapped present for each child.
Tickets: £12.75 | Family of Four £44
Age Restrictions: None
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.
There are some amazing local spots to dine at before the performance, so why not treat yourself to a delicious pre-show meal? The Angel Hotel is offering 20% off food only* for guests attending shows at The Neeld. Simply present your ticket for that day’s performance to the staff at The Angel and they will apply the 20% discount*.
*Offer applies to the main restaurant menu, excluding drinks.
