Everyone is welcome to join us for the theatrical performance of "Return to the hiding place", the story of Corrie Ten Boom. Doors open at 6:45 and only £7 per ticket! A reimagining of Corrie Ten Boom's biographical tale of forgiveness and reconciliation in the shadows of WW2. The family bravely hide Jews in their […]
Join us at the REME Museum for our annual re-enactment and living history event "Wartime Britain" over the weekend of 11 - 12 May 2024! Come along for an amazing weekend exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II. Featuring: WW2-era vehicles from the Museum’s Reserve Collection […]
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
Our Oral History training is taking place at The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre on Monday 20 May, 10am to 1pm. We will have the opportunity to tour the county archives to see where the full recordings will be stored. We will learn about how to carry out and record a good oral history interview […]
Join Julie Davis from the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre for a talk about Wiltshire Folklore.
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
Saturday 20 July 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, suitable for all ages Join us as we explore all things Medieval as part of the 550th anniversary celebration of Maud Heath and her Causeway. With the help of some inspiring re-enactors, we will be recreating a Medieval market in the town’s Market Place. Discover what life was […]
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
Saturdays and Thursdays Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome. Our walks are free […]
