One Chippenham

Easter Stay and Play
2026-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Easter Holidays: Creative Activities
2026-04-02 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-07 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-04-09 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.

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.

Under 5's Coffee and Craft
2026-04-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5 Griffin Estate, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2PP, United Kingdom
✂️ 🧜‍♂️ 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 16th & 17th of April for our increasingly popular Under 5s Coffee & Craft sessions!
✨🧜This week’s theme: Mermaids and Mermen🔱🐚🐟🎵🎉✨
🖍️ 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-craft
📍 Wiltshire Scrapstore
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Under 5's Coffee and Craft
2026-04-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5 Griffin Estate, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2PP, United Kingdom
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 30th April and 1st May for our increasingly popular Under 5s Coffee & Craft sessions!
This week’s theme: Animals Homes

Creative crafting fun for you and 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-craft
📍 Wiltshire Scrapstore
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Under 5's Coffee and Craft
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Wiltshire Scrapstore, Unit 5 Griffin Estate, Lacock, Wiltshire, SN15 2PP, United Kingdom
✂️ 🧁 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 7th & 8th May for our increasingly popular Under 5s Coffee & Craft sessions!
✨This week’s theme: Cakes🍩🎂🍰🍪 🎵🎉✨
🖍️ Creative crafting fun for you and 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-craft
📍 Wiltshire Scrapstore
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#WiltshireMums #Under5s #CoffeeAndCraft #WiltshireScrapstore #ToddlerActivities #FamilyFun #CreativeKids #Animals #Homes

Wartime Britain
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Mark your calendar for the REME Museum’s annual re-enactment and living history event Wartime Britain on 9 – 10 May 2026!
This weekend always 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 the event gets bigger and better, with more re-enactment groups and exciting performances.
Visit this Victory-worthy 1940s event 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)
Wartime musical performances from Jayne Darling
1940s dance performances and opportunities to join in with White Horse Swing

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 the museum’s large car park, visitors are asked to please reserve a parking space if you need one in advance. Blue Badge spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis and you must have reserved a parking space online. 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 the Wartime Britain event, there may be loud noises from ‘live’-firing of firearms which could scare dogs visiting. Check the schedule and event map on the day to make preparations for these times.

Baby and Toddler Day at Chippenham Library
2026-05-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Library
Discover local services and support for you and your pre-schooler at our Baby & Toddler Day on Friday 15 May, 9:30-12:30.
Lots of freebies and advice.
See poster for details.

Could you be a local history detective?
2026-05-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Chippenham Library
Join local historian Lucy Whitfield at Chippenham library for a local history trail.
Hunt throughout the building, and the shelves, for clues to piece together the history of two local Chippenham characters. And be in the running for a special chocolate prize.
Hidden amongst the shelves in the library will be clues to these two special characters of Chippenham – Margaret Griffin and Ann Colborne – and your job is to find all the information and put together their stories.
You can follow the story of Ann or Margaret, or even look at them both.
And there’s two ways to look too – a simpler trail for families (under-14s), and a more in-depth trail for individuals (15-adults) which involves more research in the library – so suitable for anyone and everyone who’s interested in the history of our fabulous town.
There’ll be four chances of a chocolate prize – each drawn from the families and from the individual answers of both the Ann trail and the Margaret trail, so lots to play for.
Can YOU discover the trail and piece the clues together?
Completely free. No need to book.

This event is part of the Chippenham – Our History project. Find out more on this website here.

Monkton Park Scarecrow Trail 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 10:00 - 17:00 | Monkton Park Primary School
Join us for Monkton Park’s Game On! Scarecrow Trail 2026, a fun, family-friendly community event organised by FOMPS PTA!

Taking place on 16th–17th May 2026 (10am–5pm), explore a fantastic trail of creative scarecrows around the community, with a fun quiz and prizes for the most correct answers!

Trail sheets will be available to purchase on both days (10am–5pm) from:

Monkton Park School
Londis Shop
The Tenth Hole Tea Room

BBQ & Family Fun Day – Saturday 16th May
Refreshments – Sunday
Children’s activities and taster sessions available
It’s a great way to get outdoors, have fun with family and friends, and support our school community.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Car Boot Sale
2026-05-17 07:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Airbase, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Semington, Wiltshire, BA14 6JX, United Kingdom
Our popular Car Boot Sale is back on Sunday 17 May, returning to the front lawn at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity’s airbase – and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Whether you’re clearing out some pre-loved treasures, hunting for a bargain, or simply enjoy a good browse, Semington is the place to be.
Event details:
• Sellers: Arrival from 7am to set up
• Buyers: Open 8am – 12 noon
• Pitch prices: £8 per car / £15 per van
• Buyer entry: Free
Alongside our car boot sellers, there’ll be a coffee van, tasty treats available to purchase, and a selection of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity merchandise on sale.
Important information:
In the event of heavy rain leading up to the day, we may need to cancel for safety reasons. If this happens, we will give as much notice as possible and refund trader pitch fees. Please note that refunds cannot be given if you choose to cancel your place.
Come along and grab a bargain.

Celebrating Life around the Canal: A themed morning at Chippenham Folk Festival
2026-05-23 11:30 - 14:30 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Celebrating the rich history and life around canals, Chippenham Folk Festival presents a morning exploring canals.
Join Dave Maloney, volunteer from the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, sharing wonderful stories of our local canal. This is a tale of history, community, and the long-term project to restore the local canal.
Storyteller and narrowboat dweller Ian Douglas has salvaged a wealth of stories from the depths.
Murder and mystery, heroes and love, devils and oatcakes are all wrapped up in this storytelling session on canal life.
After a brief intermission the Towpath Singers share their canal-based shanties.

May Half Term Activities
2026-05-26 10:00 - 2026-05-28 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
This May Half Term, get ready for some of our most popular family activities!
Rocket Powered Workshops – Tuesday 26 May
Drop-in sessions, Education Suite
Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science!
LEGO® Engineering Workshops – Wednesday 27 May
Pre-bookable sessions, Education Suite
Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive!
LEGO® Engineering Workshop booking will open within a week of Half Term.
‘Build a Tank’ Junk Modelling – Thursday 28 May
Drop-in sessions, Education Suite
Come and create your own special REME-inspired vehicle to take away with you! Get creative and see what you can make from recycled materials. The only limit is your imagination!
Miniature Assault Course – Every day Tuesday – Thursday, 10.00 – 15.00 (weather permitting)
Take on our miniature army-style assault course! Supervised by serving soldiers, will your young explorers make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Included in museum entry fee.
If you are planning to visit as a Holiday Club or similar group, please contact us to arrange a special booking. We can accommodate larger groups if you book in advance.
Craft activities available to drop-in in our Creation Station area all Half Term.
Our events are subject to change. Please check our website for any updates.

May Half Term Free Creative Activities
2026-05-26 10:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-28 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us this May Half Term for free creative activities inspired by Local History Month!
Our creative activities can also be enjoyed in a quieter session before the museum opens, for those who may find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions overwhelming and prefer a calm, relaxed environment. These sessions run from 9am to 10am, with last entry at 9.45am.
For more information or to book your Quiet Time session, please contact Chippenham Museum. You can email us at heritage@chippenham.gov.uk or call us on 01249 705020.
Please note that the activities will be the same on both days.

This event is part of the Chippenham – Our History project. Find out more about this project on this website here.

A Big Egg
2026-05-28 14:30 - 15:30 | The Neeld
The Neeld Community and Arts Centre presents…
A Big Egg, by Steven Lee
From the Story Time series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.
Join children’s author Steven Lee in his magical writing shed, where stories hatch before your eyes!
When Steven’s mischievous neighbour’s dog mistakes him for an egg, he takes refuge among his books and toys and soon finds himself writing a brand-new story with a little help from the audience.
Together, your children and Steven dream up a tale about two siblings, Jack and Molly, who go on a quest to find the biggest egg in the world. From quails and chickens to geese, emus and ostriches, each egg brings a new surprise – until a truly big egg hatches something beyond their wildest dreams!
Packed with laughter, puppetry, songs, gentle humour and live interaction, A Big Egg is a joyful celebration of family, curiosity and the magic of storytelling. Children help shape the story, call out ideas, and even get to be guardians of the animals!
Full of heart and imagination, A Big Egg is the perfect family treat – a story about love, wonder, and the joy of discovering life’s little miracles together.
Ideal for ages 2 to 102.
An enchanting afternoon for his existing fans and a marvellous introduction for anyone who hasn’t yet stumbled upon his brilliant books.” – The Guide
“The children were absolutely gripped throughout.”- Family Matters
‘It was just right for our young ones, a great show. We all loved it.’ – Audience member, Theatre By The Lake
‘We loved it, the children loved it, everyone loved it!’- Audience member, The Lyric Hammersmith
‘Brilliant, the actor was so good.’ – Audience member, Telford Theatre
Tickets: £11
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.

REME Museum Extravaganza
2026-06-27 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Mark your calendars for the REME Museum Extravaganza, in celebration of Armed Forces Day 2026!
This fun-filled open day is a celebration of everything that it means to be part of the REME Family. The event takes place throughout the entire museum grounds, including the galleries, Education Suite, outdoor spaces and gardens and of course Crown’s Café!
Expect even bigger and better things this year, as we combine a Summer Fete with Armed Forces Day, for an exciting day out for all the family with loads to get involved in!
You can expect:-

Summer Fete style games like hook-a-duck, basketball throw, mini golf and more
Inflatable games, including fan favourite axe-throwing
Displays, exhibitions and equipment from REME’s local units including 8 Training Battalion REME and the School of Army Aeronautical Engineering (SAAE) Lyneham
Historic recovery vehicles from the museum’s collection
Stalls from local businesses and charities
REME Charity prize raffle

Please note: Many displays and equipment are provided by active REME units and are subject to operational requirements. As such, there may be changes with minimal notice. We aim to update visitors of any major changes in advance on the REME Museum website.
Crown’s Café will be open to visitors with a ticket to the event, offering a limited lunchtime menu, plus tea, coffee and cake of course! Additional catering vans will also be on-site offering food to purchase throughout the weekend.
Free parking will be available in the museum’s large car park, visitors are asked to please reserve a parking space if you need one in advance. Blue Badge spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis and you must have reserved a parking space online. 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.

Chippenham Carnival
2026-07-04
Get ready for a spectacular day of community spirit as Chippenham Carnival returns!
The mayor will officially open the carnival at 2pm on stage in at the Carnival Village in Island Park. The village will be running from 2pm to 8.30pm and will be packed with live entertainment, delicious food and family-friendly fun.
The highlight of the day – the carnival procession – will set off from Wiltshire College on Cocklebury Road at approximately 5.30pm travelling down Station Hill and over the bridge before crossing the River Avon. The parade will then make its way up the High Street, finishing in the Market Square.
Whether you’re enjoying the festivities in the park or lining the streets to watch the parade, Chippenham Carnival promises an unforgettable celebration for all ages.

CAP Café
2026-08-03 10:00 - 2026-08-05 12:00, 2026-08-10 10:00 - 2026-08-12 12:00, 2026-08-17 10:00 - 2026-08-19 12:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 2026-08-26 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

Secret SEN Camp Out | The Secret Camp Out
2026-08-25 - 2026-08-26
A relaxed, inclusive camping break designed especially for Neurodiverse / SEN families. Come and make brilliant family memories in a welcoming environment, with entertainment included and space to enjoy the outdoors at your own pace.
Within easy reach is the World heritage site of Stonehenge, and Longleat Safari Park along with South Wilts Ski indoor Centre and the beautiful Cities of Bath and Salisbury.
What’s included (so far!)
More entertainment will be added as it’s confirmed, but currently planned:

Silent Disco
Active Family Quiz
Wiltshire Inclusive Dance
Daytime activities
Night-time entertainment

Dates:
Tuesday & Wednesday 25th–26th August 2026
Location:
The Secret Camp Out (full details on booking link)
How to book
When you follow the booking link, enter the code: SECRET SEN
This will unlock the two event dates: 25th & 26th August 2026.
Tickets are selling quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible.
Email: rmjtopevents@gmail.com
