Emery Gate Christmas Market
2025-12-20 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Get ready to kick off the festive season in style! Our indoor Christmas Market makes its debut in the former Tesco unit at Emery Gate, bringing loads of seasonal cheer straight to the heart of Chippenham.
What’s on:

Browse a wonderful selection of stalls from local traders offering: art & prints, books & bookmarks, handmade keyrings, plants & home décor, antiques & retro collectibles, quilts & cushions, jewellery, crocheted items, perfumes & fragrances, second-hand bric-a-brac and vintage finds, cakes & bakes, sweet treats, locally produced rum & snacks.• Mulled wine and Christmas bites to get you in the mood.
Family fun fair rides including bumper cars and tea-cups.
Don’t miss a visit to Father Christmas in our Christmas Grotto: 11:00am-4:00pm. Each child will receive a small gift. Entry to the Grotto: £3.50 per child (card/contactless only).

Details & Tips:

Entry to the Christmas Market is free.
Rides & Grotto incur additional costs. .

We’ll see you at Emery Gate for the festive fun!

Christmas Messy Church at Salvation Army
2025-12-20 10:30 - 12:30 | Salvation Army, Foghamshire, Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire, Sn15 1hb, United Kingdom
CHRISTMAS MESSY CHURCH at Salvation Army
✨ Sensory Play for Little Ones
📸 Christmas Backdrop to take photos by
☕ Coffee & Mince Pies
🎨 Crafts • Messy Play • Festive Fun
A relaxed Christmas Community Coffee Morning
for the whole family
(Children must be accompanied by an adult)
🗓 Saturday 20 December 2025
⏰ 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 The Salvation Army
Foghamshire, Chippenham • SN15 1HB

Free Community Cafe at Station Hill Baptist Church
2025-12-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-24 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
Join us Every Saturday, 11am-1pm!
☕ Pop into our cozy cafe. Kids & adults welcome!
🍰 Grab a cake, sip a cuppa in peace, or get creative with some crafts!
We’re also here to provide prayer or a listening ear, just let one of our volunteers know.
🎉 All welcome, always free! 🎉

Christmas Carols at Trinity
2025-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
Join us for a family Christmas extravaganza with carols, a children’s musical nativity, festive performances and a Christmas message.
We’d love to see you there on 21st December at Hardenhuish School between 4 and 6pm.

🎄 Christmas with Trinity Chippenham! 🎄
2025-12-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
Join us for a super fun family Christmas extravaganza!

Sing along to joyful carols
Adorable children’s musical nativity
Sparkly festive performances
Heartwarming Christmas message
FREE Christmas refreshments afterwards!

Saturday 21st December, 4-6pm, Hardenhuish School
Bring the whole family – we’d LOVE to see you there!

Annual Twelfth Night Celebration
2026-01-10 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Keep the festive spirit going and join us for Twelfth Night, our annual celebration of the events of 878CE. With the help of Manaraefan Viking & Anglo-Saxon Re-enactment Group, we’ll be exploring our Royal Saxon past and the part Chippenham played in making King Alfred great!
This year we will also be joined by local artist April Barlow, who will be bringing plenty of creative festive fun. Come along and discover what was hidden in the Twelfth Night cake, who the Lord of Misrule was and what they got up to, and find out which party game Jane Austen liked to play.

Supporting our community after the loss of Shayne
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
Chippenham is mourning the loss of Shayne 🤍 please don’t feel you have to be alone.
This is a gentle reminder that we’ll be open tomorrow for a hot drink and a chat for anyone who needs it – free of charge ☕️
Station Hill Baptist Church, 11am–1pm
Open to all. Let’s talk.

Singing Mamas - FREE taster at Chippenham Library
2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Chippenham Library
Singing Mamas groups are supportive spaces to meet, connect and sing beautiful group harmony with NO musical experience needed. There’s no sheet music or lyrics sheets, everything is taught by ear and we’ll have toys to keep the teeny ones busy while you enjoy some singing. Come as you are and take some time for you!
If you’d like to learn some songs that aren’t traditional nursery rhymes, if you love singing but can’t get to a choir because you’d need to bring your little one(s), if you’d like to meet other mums, if you’d just like to get out of the house and brighten up a February morning then this is the perfect session for you!
This free taster at Chippenham library will be around an hour long and will give you a really good flavour of what Singing Mamas is all about. There aren’t any tickets but please let us know if you’re planning on coming. RSVP to secure your free space by calling Chippenham Library on 01249 650536 or by emailing singingmamas.nwilts@gmail.com.

February Half Term Creative Activities, Exhibition Inspired
2026-02-17 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-02-19 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us this February Half Term for free activities inspired by our current exhibition Subversive Forms. We’ll also be taking part in the Kids in Museums Art Trail, which will be an exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives.
Free Quiet Time sessions are available from 9am to 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 17th February and Thursday 19th February will be the same.

Canal Day: February Half Term at Chippenham Museum
2026-02-19 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join volunteers from Wilts & Berks Canal Trust for their annual celebrations of the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Come along to discover more about the history of the canal and get involved in activities suitable for all ages. Canal Day is also a great opportunity to meet the volunteers from the trust to learn about the ongoing restoration of Pewsham Locks, which is a remarkable industrial site and natural haven on the footpath between the Pewsham estate and Lacock.
Details of how to reach the site and volunteer opportunities to support its restoration will be available at the event.

CAP Café
2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
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 to talk about your finances. CAP offers a free, professional debt advice service that helps thousands of people become debt-free each year. Their approach looks not only at financial circumstances but also at the wider situation and emotional wellbeing of each person, making it especially supportive for those who may feel vulnerable or overwhelmed. The service is completely free and open to everyone.
CAP Money courses are also available here, helping people build practical skills in budgeting and money management.
Location: Station Hill Baptist Church, Chippenham
When: Every Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 (weekly)
Open to: Anyone
Cost: Free
DBS-checked staff and volunteers
Accessible: Ramp and toilet available
Come along to Chippenham CAP Café for a warm welcome, a chance to connect with others, and support if you need it.
For more information contact Maria Baker on 07842 346776 or email mariabaker@capuk.org

Chippenham Youth Theatre present The Wizard of Oz
2026-03-16 19:00, 2026-03-17 19:00 | The Neeld
Chippenham Youth Theatre presents…
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. Of course, along the way, Dorothy encounters witches (both good and bad), Munchkins, talking trees and winged monkeys. But most importantly, she befriends three unique characters: a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart, and a Lion with no “nerve.” Their journey to happiness – and self-awareness – is a glowing testament to friendship, understanding and hope in a world filled with both beauty and ugliness.
Tickets: Standard £15 | Concession £12 (under 16s / over 70s / disabled)
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.

Red Nose Day @ Springfield Community Campus
2026-03-20 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Comic Relief Colouring Fundraiser – Join the Fun!
We’re excited to announce that our campus will be hosting a special fundraising event in support of Comic Relief and Red Nose Day! This children-focused, self-guided, relaxed colouring event that will run throughout the day.
✏️ What’s Happening?
Themed colouring activities
A fun and creative “Design Your Own Nose” challenge
A relaxed, drop-in format – no booking required
All colouring sheets, pens, and pencils will be provided -just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
❤️ How to Donate
A cash donation bucket will be available at Reception
A QR code will be displayed for quick and easy digital donations
Or via our Just Giving Page linked below.
We’d really appreciate everyone’s support in helping keep the area tidy, encouraging positive participation, and spreading the word throughout the day.
Let’s come together, get creative, and raise as much as we can for a fantastic cause!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team at springfieldcommunitycampus@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Thank you in advance for your support!

Under 5's Coffee and Craft
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5 Griffin Estate, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2PP, United Kingdom
UPDATE – TODAY SOLD OUT, SOME SPACES LEFT FOR FRIDAY THE 20TH – BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
✂️ 🪻🐣 Under 5s Coffee & Craft at Wiltshire Scrapstore ☕🎨
Living in Wiltshire and have a little one under 5? Love coffee and getting creative? Come and join us at Wiltshire Scrapstore on 19th & 20th of March for our increasingly popular weekly Under 5s Coffee & Craft sessions!
✨🌼This week’s theme: Spring! (as it feels like it has finally sprung) 🐝🦋🐞🎵🎉✨
🖍️ Creative crafting fun for your under 5
☕ A drink included for you
💷 £9.50 per child + adult
A relaxed, friendly session to create, play, and connect. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Make sure you BOOK with the below link or the QR code on the poster.
www.wiltshirescrapstore.org.uk/product/under-5s-coffee-The Crafty Hive
📍 Wiltshire Scrapstore
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#WiltshireMums #Under5s #CoffeeAndCraft #WiltshireScrapstore #ToddlerActivities #FamilyFun #CreativeKids #Springtime

Christian Malford Scarecrow Trail
2026-03-21 - 2026-03-22 | Wiltshire
Great day out for all the family. This year’s theme is Sweet Treats and Delicious Desserts. Children’s trail. Hot and cold refreshments. Bar. Raffle. Children’s activities.

Chippenham Easter Egg Trail 2026
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-08 | Wiltshire
Join us between Monday 30 March and Wednesday 8 April for the Chippenham Easter Egg Trail. The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding 16 Easter eggs around the town.
You can collect a trail sheet from the Customer Services Easter Display at the Town Hall or download one HERE.
Follow the map to locate each egg and its letter. Write the letters on your sheet and unscramble them to crack the Easter Bunny’s secret code.
Once completed, return your trail sheet to the Customer Services Easter Display area at the Town Hall to collect a chocolatey treat.
Please note: The Town Hall will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, but trail sheets will be available from Chippenham Museum between 10am and 4pm on these days.
If you’d like to be entered into the prize draw for an Easter Hamper, please write your details on your completed trail sheet.
The Chippenham Easter Egg Trail is in partnership with Melt Productions.

LEGO® Engineering Workshops
2026-03-31 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
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.
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 Easter Holidays.

Easter Holidays: Creative Activities
2026-03-31 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-02 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us during the Easter Holidays for free creative activities inspired by our latest exhibition, Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ.
Free Quiet Time sessions are available from 9am to 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 that activities will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and each week’s activities will be the same on both days.

Paper Airplane Engineering Workshops
2026-04-01 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
How many ways are there to build a paper plane? As it turns out, there are quite a few! But which way will make your plane fly the furthest distance? Drop-in sessions held in our Education Suite. Included in 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 Easter Holidays.

Easter Stay and Play
2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Kingsley Road Community Hall, Kingsley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AS
Easter fun at Kingsley Road Community Hall

Easter Trail
Biscuit decorating
Softplay and Bouncy Castle
Colouring
Easter Crafts

£5 per child

DIY Easter Crafts
2026-04-07 10:00 - 2026-04-10 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
The only limit for you this Easter is your imagination! Get hands-on with Easter-themed paper crafts in our Creation Station.
This is a self-led activity, though guide sheets for particular crafts will be provided if you wish to use them! There will be additional colouring sheets or blank paper if you’d rather let your imagination guide you!
Included in museum entry fee.
If you’ll be visiting in the first week of the Easter Holidays, take a look at our Easter Engineering Workshops (31 March – 2 April) instead.
