Free Family & Social History drop-in sessions
2026-01-30 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-27 16:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Library
A new set of dates for completely free family & social history drop-in sessions.
I offer anyone the chance to drop in for a chat about anything ancestry or family tree related – I’m a professional genealogist with years of experience. I can suggest where to start, or new places to look, and give fresh eyes to research brick walls.
No charge, no need to book, just pop in.

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 Activities
2026-02-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
STEM activities for all ages to get stuck into at the REME Museum.
LEGO® Engineering Workshops – Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 February
Pre-bookable sessions, Education Suite
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. Recommended for ages 7 and above.
‘Build a Tank’ Junk Modelling – Thursday 19 February
Self-led, Education Creative Area
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!
Magnus Flyers Workshops – Friday 20 February
Drop-in sessions, Education Suite
Discover the phenomenon known as the ‘Magnus Effect’ as we teach you how to turn plastic cups into a gliding object flying through the air!
Miniature Assault Course – every day Tuesday – Friday, 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?
All activities included in entry fee, general entry applies (see details on our website).

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Middlewick House Open Garden
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:30 | Middlewick House, Middlewick Lane, Pickwick, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0PX, Middlewick House, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 0PX, United Kingdom
Our ambassadors Nick and Annette Mason are kindly opening up their garden to the public again to raise money for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity and The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.
This community event is not to be missed, an opportunity to be wowed at the incredible cars on show, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Middlewick House, friendly farm animals to visit and children’s entertainment zone while supporting a great cause – what could be better?
Browse through our fair stalls and shop until you drop with a variety of vendors selling everything from handmade crafts to delicious treats. Enjoy our food court as well as the long-standing sausage BBQ, whilst enjoying live music. Tea, coffee and cakes on sale all day. And don’t forget to enter our raffle with amazing prizes generously donated by local businesses.
All proceeds will go towards The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.
Tickets must be bought in advance.
Adult Entry Tickets= £20 + booking fee
Carer Entry Tickets = £10 + booking fee
Children aged 12 years and under = entry is free
Car Park Ticket = £5 + booking fee

Teach Rex Live - Dinosaur Show
2026-07-19 10:00 - 11:00 | The Neeld
The Neeld presents Teach Rex Live – Dinosaur Show.
After receiving over 4000 5 star reviews for their events and selling out hundreds of shows around the UK, the award winning Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to the families of Chippenham after performing over 45 shows at the Natural History Museum!
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1-hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet. The show is teamed with effects, music and gives children and their families the chance to get up close and personal with these fantastic, realistic beasts. The new show will delve into the jaws of one of the most iconic dinosaurs to ever roam the world, the T REX.
Delivered by primary school teachers, the team will take the audience on an interactive, prehistoric journey, pinpointing misconceptions surrounding this beast!
The show is suitable for children of all ages (3+ recommended) and has even proven to be extremely popular with adults. The educational part of the show runs for approximately 1 hour followed by a dinosaur meet and greet when families can get photographs next to the beasts whilst enjoying a dance.
Tickets: Adult and children (over 12 months, under 16 years) £12.25 | Family of Four £44
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.

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
