Our free guided walks are back for 2026! Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team on select Thursdays and Saturdays from May to September for a 40-minute journey through the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
Together, we’ll take a shorter look at some of what’s disappeared from the Chippenham landscape over the years, and why. What’s gone from the High St? Where was burnt down? Who built that before it went? Then we’ll celebrate the first birthday of History Portal Club, and hope for many more. This friendly, light-hearted and […]
Back for one day only, by popular demand, to celebrate the 1st birthday of History Portal Club - the popular walk that explores the many missing pubs that used to punctuate Chippenham’s streets. This walk and talk will take a look at long gone hostelries and inns, from the earliest records to those that disappeared […]
Our warm and welcoming community space and café takes place fortnightly at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre and is perfect for anyone who'd like to feel more connected and uplifted in a friendly, caring and welcoming atmosphere. Join us and take part in free activities including knitting, jewellery making and crafting. There are opportunities […]
Do you like crafts and getting creative? Are you interested in history? If yes, then these are the sessions for you! This is an opportunity for you to explore some of the amazing documents in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre’s archive collections in a friendly and informal setting. Embrace the opportunity to handle original […]
Want to discover more about Chippenham’s history? Visit the Yelde Hall on select dates from May to September, where you can meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates from 1709 in the lock-up! The Yelde Hall is free to enter and will be open from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Opening dates: […]
Our free guided walks are back for 2026! Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team on select Thursdays and Saturdays from May to September for a 40-minute journey through the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
Our warm and welcoming community space and café takes place fortnightly at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre and is perfect for anyone who'd like to feel more connected and uplifted in a friendly, caring and welcoming atmosphere. Join us and take part in free activities including knitting, jewellery making and crafting. There are opportunities […]
Our free guided walks are back for 2026! Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team on select Thursdays and Saturdays from May to September for a 40-minute journey through the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
Join us for Heritage Open Days and discover the everyday stories of the people who lived and worked at 9-10 Market Place before it became the home of Chippenham Museum. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the museum’s official opening in its current location, our Young Curators Group have uncovered the extraordinary story of the […]
Join us in the historic Yelde Hall for Heritage Open Days as we celebrate the completion of the Chippenham – Our History Project by bringing together the results of the community projects that have taken place this year. Highlights include John Aubrey-inspired ‘brief lives’ created by pupils at local primary schools, 3D house models made […]
The Timber Street Festival is happening on Saturday 19th September. Learn about the culture and history of Timber Street with our mini-series of talks taking place at Chippenham Library during the festival. - 12:00 Wooden Heart: the Contribution of Timber Street to Chippenham’s Architectural History - with Jack Konynenburg - 14:30 Chippenham Canal Wharf: its […]
