Join us for our annual family friendly celebration of all things Saxon! Learn about life during the Anglo-Saxon period as it is brought to life with the help of some inspiring re-enactors. Discover Chippenham’s Royal connections and its role in the events of 878AD. Free, drop in 10.30am-3.30pm All ages welcome
It’s Panto time – Oh yes it is! Made to Measure Productions are delighted to return to the Neeld Community & Arts Centre, bringing with them their magical family pantomime adventure – Jack and the Beanstalk! Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103, this magical production boasts stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and […]
Join us for the 10th Chippenham Scout Group Fundraising Walking Quiz. Pay £3 online for a quiz sheet emailed to you. Perfect for a February family adventure! Answer as many questions as you can and either email your answers back or hand the quiz sheet in at 10th Chippenham Scout Hut. Start at The Three […]
Come grab a bargain, we have books, CDs, DVDs, clothes, shoes, toys, jigsaws and much much more. We will be offering tea, coffee and hot chocolate and maybe a cake or two! Entry is 50p per adult, children are free. All money goes towards the running of the unit.
Do you love dragons? To mark the start of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, we will be celebrating all things dragon-ish this half-term at Chippenham Library. We have story times, Lego challenges, an animal trail, games, colouring, crafts and, of course, lots and lots of books for your little ones to enjoy so come […]
Tuesday 13 February 9.30am – 10.30am Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Book one of four places for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in activities in a quieter way. These free sessions are for children who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Instead, book to join a smaller group of children […]
A range of family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities! LEGO® Engineering Workshops - Pre-bookable sessions 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 […]
Tuesday 13 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, drop-in Explore work by artist Ellie Thompson, on display in the museum and get creative with our related craft activity.
Wednesday 14 February to Saturday 17 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, in the Yelde Hall Visit the historic Yelde Hall for a display of work by this talented group of Young Photographers. Find out more about the museums after school club including their current project ‘More time to play’ celebrating play and sporting activities. On […]
Thursday 15 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, drop-in Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum for our annual celebration of the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal. Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free family friendly activities. Canal Day is a great opportunity to […]
A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down! Most people know that Ring O’Roses is actually about the plague rather than just being a children’s song or game. But what’s hiding in the words of Jack and Jill? Or Goosey Goosey Gander? And how does it relate to Chippenham? Join Lucy Whitfield with your young family for […]
Love to draw? Come and make your mark on our very own COMMUNITY MURAL. Hosted by local artist Kirsty Jones, it’s time to pick up a pen and design your very own piece of tile art to add to the collection The mural is something for the local community to enjoy for years to come, […]
