One Chippenham

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2025-05-15 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-05-22 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-05-29 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-06-05 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-06-12 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-06-19 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-06-26 10:00 - 10:40, 2025-07-03 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.

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.

Frogwell School Summer Fayre
2025-06-21 11:00 - 14:00 | Frogwell School, Derriads Ln, Chippenham, SN14 0DG
Saturday 21 June (11am-2pm) – Frogwell Primary School
Bring the whole family along – activities for all ages!
You can enjoy all the following, and more!
⭐Inflatable slide
⭐Bouncy Castle
⭐BBQ and Bar
⭐Penalty shoot out
⭐Ice-cream
⭐Tombola
⭐Face painting
⭐Coconut Shy
⭐Donkey rides
Event location: Frogwell Primary School, Derriads Ln, Chippenham SN14 0DG

Festival of Archaeology
2025-07-19 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for the Festival of Archaeology as we celebrate the opening of our summer exhibition with a special day of activities!
Discover what archaeology can tell us about clothing in the past through our latest pop-up display. Explore Roman life with costumed performers from Classroom Adventures, and take part in activities led by members of the West Wiltshire Young Archaeologists’ Club.

Kids & Family Climbing Tasters at The Arc
2025-07-21 - 2025-08-31 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
The easiest way to try climbing!
Looking for a fun, easy way to try climbing? Our taster sessions are the perfect introduction – whether you’re after a one-off adventure or curious about taking it further.
Climbing is a social, active and creative sport that’s surprisingly easy to get into – making it a fantastic way to stay fit. These ‘have-a-go’ sessions let you try bouldering, roped climbing and auto belays.
By the end of the session, you’ll be ready to visit the centre as a boulderer and auto belay user. (Children will still need supervision).

Summer Holidays: Creative Activities
2025-07-29 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-31 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity.
Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week.
Week 1: Setting the Style
Why do we wear what we wear? From simple and practical to colourful and detailed, create your own designs to mix and match for a paper person.

Lights Up, Sounds Down - Quiet Opening
2025-08-04 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.

Rocket Powered Workshops
2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
If you like a challenge, you’ll love our STEM Workshops designed to get young people using the principles of engineering while having fun!
Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science!
Check our website for other workshop/activities during the Summer Holidays.
STEM workshops included in museum entry fee, simply drop-in to these sessions.

Summer Holidays: Creative Activities
2025-08-05 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-07 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity.
Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week.
Week 2: Fibre to Fabric
Join us to discover the cloth-making history of the town and have a go at making your own simple woven work.

Arts Award Workshops
2025-08-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
We’re excited this Summer to be able to offer young people the opportunity to achieve their Arts Award while exploring the art we have on display around the museum.
These sessions are led by our Education Officer and Education Assistant and must be pre-booked due to limited space.
Arts Award sessions cost £5 per family group, which covers the cost of the certificate you will receive and the materials used throughout the session. Simply book your admission tickets on a workshop date, then add the workshop ticket onto your booking.

Unlock Reset Festival
2025-08-09, 2025-08-10 | Monkton Park Golf Course, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PE, United Kingdom
Kandu Arts Unlock Reset Festival 2025.
Come and join Kandu Arts as we put on our 5th annual Unlock Reset Festival at The Pitch and Putt Golf Course, Monkton Park, Chippenham on the 9th & 10th August to help raise funds and awareness for Kandu Arts Community Projects & Events!
This August expect two days with two different themes: Unlock and Reset! The Unlock Day on Saturday the 9th August brings us delightful live music from local musicians both young and old, delicious food and drink stalls from Pepperpot Events and the golf course and a fun kids play zone including a bouncy castle. The Reset Day on Sunday 10th August brings us relaxation and unwinding with recharging spiritual and healing activities and workshops.
Saturday 9th August UNLOCK DAY:
Live music by:
• Oli Hounsel feat. Konsuela Yovbak
• Sparkly Singers
• Mike Morrisey and the Free Spirits
• Tommy Deedigan
• Marylou Farrow
• Junction 17
• Callum King
• Dubious Brothers
• Kandu Afterschool Club
• Nouvelle Ukes
AND
Sunday 10th August RESET DAY:
– Trudi Speirs & the 5 Elements – Sound Healing & Reiki drum journey
– Sparkly Singers workshop
– Helena Enwrite Infinite Well-being workshop
And many more activities are still expected to be confirmed.
Tickets available for purchase at the Kandu Arts S.H.O.P. in Emery Gate –
£5 day ticket & £8 weekend tickets.
Tickets also available on the gate on the day – £8 day ticket.
OAP, NHS, emergency services, under 16s & low income go free.
For further information email kandu-cic@kandu-arts.com or call Ed at 07970919129.

Summer Holidays: Creative Activities
2025-08-12 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity.
Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week.
Week 3: Shapes and Colour Palettes
Explore the expression of power and meaning in colour and pattern, then blend ideas to create our own pattern colour wheel.
