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Chippenham Christmas Market
2023-11-25 11:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Already 20 stalls booked for our Christmas markets on the 25th Nov and 9th December.
All stalls will be undercover and FREE to makers, crafters, charities and community groups.
Let’s make this something special again this year!
To book email cousin.normz@gmail.com

2023-11-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
All sorts of ‘crafty’ things will be taking place in the form of arts and craft stalls, gifts, workshops and activities. Refreshments available – we hope to see you there!

Kington Langley Xmas Lights Switch On
2023-12-01 18:00 | St Peters Church, Kington Langley, SN15 5NR
Create a Christmas tree for this new event. Use any materials and the tree can be any size. It will just need some battery Christmas lights. Or you can decorate a real of artificial one. We can’t wait to see what you come up with. It’s not a competition, just a celebration of our creative village. Anyone can take part – individuals, families and village organisations. The trees need to be set up in the church in time for the lights switch on at 6pm.
Entertainment by the Green Barrows Wheelbarrow Display team.

Christmas wreath making
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Come and help raise money for doorway by making a beautiful table wreath and enjoy the Christmas spirit with friends. We will be supplying all materials and equipment, so all you have to do is sit back and be creative. Refreshments will be provided as well, mince pies and mulled wine, & (non-alcoholic mulled wine) will be available. Come and join in on a bit of Christmas cheer, and have something to present to loved ones.
Book via eventbrite here.

Festive Vintage Market
2023-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | The Yelde Hall
A chance to browse vintage treasures just in time for Christmas, in the beautiful setting of Chippenham’s Medieval Yelde Hall.

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

Festive Family Creative Activities
2023-12-02 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for free Christmas craft activities in our galleries, part of Chippenham Town Council’s Christmas Light Switch On celebrations.
Free, drop in 10.30am-3.30pm

Christmas Bingo Night
2023-12-02 18:30 | Chippenham Sea Cadets, Long Close, Chippenham
Come and join us for a fun-filled night of Bingo! Prizes for a line and a full house.
Email Kelly at chairchippenhamscc@yahoo.com to book your spot and order your bowl of Chilli (mild, spicy & veggie options).
We’re raising much needed funds to continue to improve our facilities for young people in Chippenham.

Christmas Craft and Gift Fair
2023-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Come along to our craft and gift fair featuring an array of lovingly made and unique gifts. Whether you’re starting your Christmas shopping or searching for the perfect gift for that hard-to-please family member, our craft and fair is the ideal destination for finding thoughtful presents.

Christmas Fayre & Santa’s Grotto
2023-12-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Come along to our Christmas Fayre on Sunday 3rd Dec. Lots of gift and craft stalls to look around, Xmas card and tree decorating activities for the children and warm mulled wine for the adults and much more.
Chippenham Male Voice Choir are performing from 11.30am – 12.30pm featuring our very own Nathan Charles Brown.
Santa is also visiting us in his Santa’s Grotto, so to come and see Santa and receive a gift please purchase your tickets in advance from the bar – Only £5 per child – Ticket on sale now!
Email: enquiries@chippenhamsportsclub.co.uk

Celebrate Christmas With Us
2023-12-05 13:30 - 14:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Come and get festive with us – free entry!

Christmas Afternoon for Over 60s
2023-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Join us at the Neeld this December for a festive afternoon tea, including non-alcoholic mulled wine, and live entertainment from Ivy Lane School choir.
All who attend will have the opportunity to paint their own Christmas pottery decoration, which will be taken away to be fired professionally, before it is returned to them at a later date. The afternoon will be a wonderful way to get into the Christmas Spirit.
Please be aware that this event is for over 60’s and brought to you thanks to support from Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Area Board.
Booking for this event will close on Thursday 30 November.
Ticket: £8.50
Duration: 2 hours
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available on 01249 44 66 99, from the Neeld Box Office or the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Live music at The Cellar by Wine Monkey
2023-12-07 17:00 - 22:00 | The Cellar by Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Live music every Thursday 6:30-8:30 in December at The Cellar:
-7th Luke Gittens, local singer/songwriter
-14th “Corks and Carols”, quartet carol singing including the owner, Bryan
-21st Luke Gittens is back again for a festive evening of holiday music
Homemade mulled wine and minced pies available, plus our range of sustainable wines, beers, ciders and softs and artisan food.

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

St Paul’s Church Christmas Fayre
2023-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom

Christmas Carols & Afternoon Tea with Allsorts Community Choir
2023-12-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Festive food to eat, hot & cold drinks to enjoy, and a little singing to entertain.
We will be collecting donations for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Christmas Show at The Cause
2023-12-09 19:30
Come & join us for a wonderful Christmas Show with beautiful songs from the Cause Choirs – Lingmara and Gospel Rocks! An evening of special seasonal songs to warm the heart and lift the spirits this Christmas – with festive songs for all.
Full bar including Mulled Wine.
Entrance tickets – £7 each or 3 tickets for £20.
To buy advance tickets please email Fred@thecausevenue.com or call 01249 446893

A Christmas Extravaganza
2023-12-09 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom

A Very Perry Christmas No.2
2023-12-09 20:00 | The Neeld
This festive season we have the fabulous Perry Grant joining us at The Neeld for a wonderful Christmas Concert to celebrate the Season Of Good Will.
​There will be a full ​live band and special guest singing star Jessica Doyle will also be performing.
Full info & tickets here

The Pewsham Festive Market
2023-12-10 10:00 - 15:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Festive fun at The Pewsham this Sunday
Come along and support some wonderful local small businesses
Crafts, cakes, flowers and more…
#thepewsham #thepewshamchristmasfayre #wiltshirechristmasmarket #festivemarket #chippenhamchristmasmarket

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 Wreath - Chippenham, December 12th - Raising Money for Alzheimer's Support Wiltshire
2023-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
Christmas is coming.
Create your own wreath that will stand the test of time. No more of this dying pine needles dropping on your porch.
Made using Wool Couture Epic Extreme 100% Unspun Merino Wool and decorated with a range of Christmassy treats, pom poms and felt balls, you can truly make your wreath your own. Pick your base colour, and on the day you will have the option of many different colours and materials to decoration you individual wreath.
Christmas Pudding Wreaths will come with pre-made holly leaves, but if you would like to make them yourselves, the pattern will be available to do so.
Profits made from this workshop will be donated to Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire.
Note: Handmade decorations are available at a surplus charge of £4 per decoration, or 3 for £10.

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

Borough Parade Late Night Christmas Shopping
2023-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL
Late night shopping on Thurs 7th, 14th & 21st Dec. Stores open until 8pm.

Bulldog Bouncers Christmas Bonanza
2023-12-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Kingsley Road Community Hall, Kingsley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AS
Bounce along and join us for a fantastic festive event. With stalls from local companies, festive treats, a bounce castle, a football target, visits from Chase & Rubble, a story and a present from the big man himself, Father Christmas!
Entry to the event is free. If your child would like to have a story, photo and present from Santa it’s £7 per child with any siblings at £5 each.

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

The West End comes to Chippenham at Christmas!
2023-12-16 18:30 - 21:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
West End singers take us on a journey through popular Christmas songs and stories. Refreshments will be served. Flexible ticket pricing.

Trinity Church presents Story Within A Story
2023-12-16 19:00 | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
Expect the unexpected as the Nativity story unfolds through an unlikely cast of characters, a variety of songs, and a wealth of laughter. God has come to dwell with us – now that is a Christmas worth celebrating!
There will be three performances:

Saturday 16th December at 7:00pm
Sunday 17th December at 4:00pm and 7:00pm

Tickets are free but booking is essential! Book via Eventbrite – here.
After the performances, you are warmly invited to stay for a free deluxe hot chocolate.
For those who wish to, there will be the opportunity to make a donation to the Chippenham CAP Debt Centre.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a wonderful charity that offer free, expert debt help to those struggling with problem debt. To find out more see https://capuk.org/get-help/cap-debt-help.

Grounded’s Christmas Party
2023-12-16 19:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
Enjoy a night of Festive Fun at Chippenham’s most festive party! Join us on Saturday 16th December from 7pm – Late, for a Christmas party like no other.
DJ Chris Schild will be bringing back the magic of Ruby’s, The Fizz Bar, The Riverside Bar, Jax, and more, so get ready for a night of pure holiday magic you won’t want to miss!
Let’s dance, sip, and celebrate the season in style!
#Chippenham #ChristmasParty Chris Schild DJ Entertainment

A Christmas Spectacular: Here we come a-carolling
2023-12-16 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Kick off your Christmas with The Village Singers’ magical musical extravaganza for all the family!
The programme includes seasonal music for all the family, orchestral pieces and carols to sing along to. And it doesn’t stop there! In addition to an evening of fabulous music and singing there will be a bar and a raffle and we will also be welcoming a special seasonal visitor!
This year’s Christmas event will be accompanied by a full orchestra, a privilege usually reserved for the most prestigious of Christmas performances and only made possible with the support of public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
And yes.. ! Children are positively encouraged to come along – under 12s are free!
Doors and bar open from 7pm
Tickets £12, Students £8, Under 12s free
Book via Ticket Source, contact info@villagesingers.co.uk| 01249 720190 and/or available from The Neeld Hall, Chippenham
With thanks for the support of public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
