One Chippenham

October Half Term, Quiet Time Sessions
2025-10-30 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way.
Last entry 9.45am.

Messy Church - St Peter's
2025-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | St Peter’s Church, Lords Mead, Chippenham, SN14 0LL, United Kingdom
A morning of crafts, games, singing, toast, hot drinks, and a whole lot of fun as we explore the story of Jonah and the Whale together! Aimed at those in primary school, but all ages are welcome. No need to book, you don’t need to come to church normally, and no cost.

October Half Term, Drop-in Creative Activities
2025-10-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for some free, fun, creative activities at Chippenham Museum.

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).

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.

Parkour (ages 14-18)
2026-02-20 14:45 - 16:15 | The Olympiad
Join our Parkour Workshop and learn the basics of this exciting urban sport. With a passionate team of experienced instructors, Actualise Parkour is dedicated to providing top quality training and guidance to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced practitioner seeking to refine your technique, by emphasising safety, creativity, and personal growth, we empower our students to overcome obstacles, push boundaries, and truly actualise their parkour potential!
Actualise Parkour was founded by Alex Grinter, who discovered the transformative power of Parkour as a teenager. It boosted his confidence and provided a sense of purpose as he struggled academically and felt out of place in school. Inspired by his own experiences, Alex became determined to share the benefits of Parkour with others.
Requirements: Wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing and a pair of trainers.
For more info about Actualise Parkour visit:
https://www.actualiseparkour.co.uk
Thanks to the National Lottery and DCMS Million Hours Fund.
A Rag and Bone Arts ‘Tell Your Story’ project.
Event Details
From 2.45 – 4.15pm

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.

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.

Aubrey Origami Workshop
2026-05-23 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get inspired by John Aubrey and take part in our special origami butterfly day.
Help towards our goal of making 400 origami butterflies, one for each year since John Aubrey’s birth, with the help of our origami artist-in-residence, Alex Ray. Make a model to take home and one for our exciting community art piece that will feature in our summer exhibition.
This event is suitable for all ages.

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

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.
