One Chippenham

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2025-03-27 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-04-03 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-04-10 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-04-17 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-04-24 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-05-01 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-05-15 10:00 - 10:40 (Europe/London) and 1 more date | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.

Chippenham Spring Health & Wellbeing Day
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Ladyfield Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0BA
Come along to our Chippenham Spring Health and Wellbeing Day on 5th April 2025, 10am-3pm, at Ladyfield Evangelical Church!
Join us for a day of health, wellbeing, and community! Explore our information hall, meet local experts, and take part in engaging activities and talks. Enjoy free refreshments as you recharge and reconnect. Everyone is welcome on the day with their friends and family!
You’ll also have the opportunity to experience the Brain Dome – a live, presenter-led voyage into the brain where you can learn more about Dementia. Book your slot for the BRAIN DOME, where you can learn more about Dementia. Bookable by calling 01249 470703 or emailing bswicb.livingwell.hathaway@nhs.net

Little Pickles Market Chippenham
2025-04-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, SN14 6HJ
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!
Sellers Spaces now open for booking via our website
If you have any problems booking, please drop us an email and we will send over an invoice and reserve your space.
Entry £1.50 per adult and Little Pickles free, no need to prebook just pay on the door.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions at jess@littlepicklesmarkets.co.uk

Lights Up, Sounds Down - Quiet Opening
2025-04-07 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Join us for a more relaxed visit at the REME Museum during this special opening outside of our regular hours.
We have designed these ‘Lights Up, Sounds Down’ days to reduce sensory input for individuals who would prefer a quieter experience. These sessions are primarily for, though not limited to, anyone who has sensory processing disorder; autism; social, emotional or mental health needs; dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or any other sensory needs.
During these days we will have:
Lights On – our overhead gallery lighting will be turned on, without spotlights, to create a brighter environment in which to explore.
Sounds Down – we will reduce sound effects throughout the museum as much as possible by turning off most ‘surround sound’ interactives and reducing volumes.
Sensory maps – we have marked out any areas around the museum where you may find louder interactives or visual effects that we cannot turn off. This means you can choose your own route and avoid any areas as you wish.
If you would like to bring any sensory items (including but not limited to ear defenders, magnifying glass, book, squeezy toy) that will help you or your loved one to enjoy their experience better, please feel free to do so, just make sure you hold onto it and take it home with you!
Further Information

Pre-booking is essential for these visits, please use our online booking system.
Usual entry fees apply. Included in your annual pass.
Any visitors who wish to join us for the full museum experience, including normal sound effects and visuals, should avoid visiting during these special openings. We advise you to book a general admission visit.
Please note Crown’s Café will be closed. The gift shop will remain open to ticket holders only. Find out how to get here and more about accessibility at the museum.
Last entry 15.00.
If you would like to visit with a larger SEND group, please get in touch to arrange a special booking.
If you have any questions about our ‘Lights Up, Sounds Down’ sessions please email us at enquiries@rememuseum.org.uk or call us on 01249 894869.

Quiet Time: Easter Holidays, Exhibition Inspired
2025-04-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Be inspired by the sculptures of Katherine Gili from our latest exhibition. Explore her work, then transform cardboard into your own exciting sculptural creation.
These free Quiet Time sessions are available from 9am-10am for these activities. Book in for a quieter, more relaxed experience before the creative drop-ins. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential via Eventbrite.
Please note, activities on Tuesday 8 April and Thursday 10 April will be the same.

Easter Holidays, Exhibition Inspired
2025-04-08 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-10 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Be inspired by the sculptures of Katherine Gili from our latest exhibition. Explore her work, then transform cardboard into your own exciting sculptural creation.
Please note, activities on Tuesday 8 April and Thursday 10 April will be the same.

Quiet Time: Easter Holidays, Fashion Inspired
2025-04-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Celebrate our “Year of Fashion” by creating and accessorising your own fancy hat. Plus, discover our plans for the year, how to get involved, and share your thoughts on what clothing means to you.
These free Quiet Time sessions are available from 9am-10am for these activities. Book in for a quieter, more relaxed experience before the creative drop-ins. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential via Eventbrite.
Please note, activities on Tuesday 15 April & Thursday 17 April will be the same.

Easter Holidays, Fashion Inspired
2025-04-15 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-17 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Celebrate our “Year of Fashion” by creating and accessorising your own fancy hat. Plus, discover our plans for the year, how to get involved, and share your thoughts on what clothing means to you.
Please note, activities on Tuesday 15 April & Thursday 17 April will be the same.

FOILS Brick Show - a family fun day packed with LEGO
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | IVY LANE SCHOOL, Ivy Lane, Chippenham, SN15 1HE
New event! The FOILS Brick Show
Saturday 10th May: 10am-4pm
Together with Bristol based Lego Enthusiasts GertLug, we’re excited to bring you, The FOILS Brick Show!
The Brick show is a fun family day, full of all things Lego! GertLug will be showcasing their incredible creations and displaying their builds at Ivy Lane School.
Expect a day of Lego fun including:
•⁠ ⁠a Lego play pit
•⁠ ⁠⁠colouring competition
•⁠ ⁠⁠activities
•⁠ ⁠⁠Lego prizes to be won!
•⁠ ⁠⁠Refreshments and snacks for purchase
🎟️ Book your tickets now at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/foils/foils-brick-show/e-qdjvde (tickets also available on the door)

Wartime Britain: VE Day 80
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-05-11 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
The REME Museum’s annual 1940s re-enactment and living history event, Wartime Britain, promises to be an amazing day out exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II. Every year we add something bigger and better, with more re-enactment groups and exciting performances.
This year, get ready to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in style, featuring:1940s costume and decoration

Re-enactors and living history groups telling the stories of those who lived, served and fought in WW2
WW2-era vehicles from the Museum’s Reserve Vehicle Collection, private collectors and enthusiasts around the country
‘Live’ demonstrations of WW2 equipment, including firearms, munitions and more (subject to groups attending and availability of equipment) – see the slideshow below for examples of previous years’ demonstrations
1940s Swing and Big Band dance performances
Musical performances with wartime era music, creating a VE Day party atmosphere on our grounds!
Full details including details of performers and re-enactors will be available on our website. Please check there for any changes.
Refreshments will be available to purchase from Crown’s Café, which will only be open to visitors with a ticket to the event.
Free parking will be available in our large car park, Blue Badge spaces must still on a first-come-first-served basis. We ask that you please reserve a parking space if you need one in advance! Once the parking spaces are gone, they’re gone! If you can, please consider travelling by alternative means.
Dogs are welcome on the Museum grounds but are not allowed inside the building, with the exception of assistance dogs. Please be aware that during our Wartime Britain event, there may be loud noises from ‘live’-firing of firearms which could scare dogs visiting. Check our schedule and event map on the day to make preparations for these times.
If you have any further questions about visiting us or the event, please check our FAQs and Accessibility information or contact us.
Pricing: Adult £15, Child £7.50. Family tickets and REME Gold Card discounts will also be available. Annual passes apply.

Country Comes to Town
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Join us at Monkton Park, Chippenham on Saturday 17th May for our annual Country Comes to Town event.
Engage with the vital work of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust through interactive experiences, educational activities, fun for the kids, and the chance to chat to our friendly team. Discover how we can all create a sustainable future for wildlife and people!
There will be a wide range of activities and attractions on offer:

Wellness activities led by our Wellbeing team
Fun nature-themed arts and crafts
Opportunities to learn about local conservation efforts, such as Vincients Wood
Plus, smoothie bike, hook-a-duck, plant stall, and more!

We will be joined on the day by a number of local environmental organisations, including:

Wiltshire Bat Group
Wiltshire Beekeepers Association
Chippenham Collective
Chippenham Youth Council
Cycle Chippenham – inc. FREE cycle servicing and repairs*
Wiltshire Geology Group
Wiltshire Ornithological Society
Waste Not Want Not
Wilts and Berks Canal Trust
Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy
Zero Chippenham
Zero North Wilts

With free entry on the day, why not come along for a fun and educational day out for all the family!
*Free cycle servicing and repairs*
Cycle Chippenham will be bringing a cycle mechanic at the event, offering free on-the-spot servicing and basic repairs. Sign up on the day for free service at the Cycle Chippenham stand – slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and Chippenham Town Donations for their generous support.

Monkton Park's Comic Books and Graphic Novel Scarecrow Trail 2025
2025-05-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Monkton Park Estate
Get ready to witness scarecrows like never before! Step into a world where comic book heroes and graphic novel characters come to life in an epic showdown of creativity and imagination. Join us as scarecrows transform into powerful superheroes, cunning villains, and everything in between.
Monkton Park’s 15th annual Scarecrow Trail is taking place on the 17th and 18th of May. This hugely popular event sees people from all over Chippenham and beyond descending on the Monkton Park Estate. With over 40 scarecrows, it is one of the biggest trails in the area.
Trail sheets are available from Monkton Park School, The Tenth Hole Tea Room and Londis from 10am to 5pm on both days.
On Saturday 17th May there’s an also a BBQ, bar and family fun day happening at Monkton Park School as part of the annual scarecrow trail – and on Sunday 18th May refreshments also available.

Messy Church (free family fun)
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Salvation Army, Foghamshire, Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire, Sn15 1hb, United Kingdom
Join us THIS Saturday for epic messy fun! Food, games & summer chaos for families.
Always FREE – just turn up!
Messy Church: Fun, Food, Mess! When: Saturday, 17th May 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: Salvation Army, Foghamshire, Chippenham
Perfect for families with kids & teens Free lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Crafts, games & summer fun included Totally free, totally messy, totally fun

No need to book – just turn up and dive into the chaos!Everyone welcome – faith or no faith.

Chippenham Folk Festival : Family and Community Events
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-26 | Island Park, Chippenham
Island Park will be the centre of the family and community programme. There’s something for the whole family including performances from choirs, singer-songwriters, musicians, bands, drumming workshops, dancing, storytelling, crafting, puppetry, circus skills, face painters, play and sensory sessions for the under 5’s and more!
The full family and community programme is now available on the Chippenham Folk Festival website www.chippfolk.co.uk. Free to attend but any donations welcomed.
There will also be music found in pubs and various other venues around the town. Check out the dance displays, two dance stages and many dancers around the town all weekend. Don’t miss the parades on Saturday and Monday.
Free entry to the Craft Marquee with many other traders around Island Park and the town and of course don’t miss the festival bar!
Don’t forget you can also purchase individual Day, Event and Concert tickets! Ticket numbers are limited though, so don’t miss out. Buy Now!

May Half Term - Autism Friendly Quiet Time
2025-05-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts – from band merch to memorable events – as part of their ‘Spilling the Tee’ project for our year exploring clothing, memory and identity. Their pop-up display launches Saturday 17 May, and we can’t wait for you to see how they’ve celebrated the humble t-shirt! 🧵✨
To mark the occasion, join us this May Half Term for our free creative activities inspired by the project. Check out their pop-up t-shirt display and learn all about this everyday item. Then get crafty and design your own t-shirt bunting. 👕🎨
For children who may find busy sessions overwhelming, we’re also offering Autism Friendly Quiet Time sessions. This will be a calmer, more relaxed way to enjoy the same activities, with limited numbers and booking required.
📅 Tuesday 27 May & Thursday 29 May
🕘 9.00am – 10.00am (last entry 9.45am)
🎟️ Free, booking essential
Please note, activities on both days are the same, so we recommend booking for one day only.
