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 […]
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: […]
A warm and welcoming café where everyone is invited to drop in, relax, and have a chat in a family-friendly environment. Enjoy free tea, coffee, and cake while taking part in craft activities or letting children play with the available toys. Friendly Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches are also available if you would like […]
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. Included in entry fee. Recommended for ages 7 and above. LEGO® Engineering Workshop booking will […]
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 […]
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: […]
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. Included in entry fee. Recommended for ages 7 and above. LEGO® Engineering Workshop booking will […]
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 […]
100% Free Festival. Bringing together people across Wiltshire for a day of live music, great food, creative activities, worship and community in the beautiful Wiltshire Countryside. We would love to welcome you - there is a spot with your name on it. Spread the word and invite friends and family who might like to join […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
