Arts Award Workshops
2025-08-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-07 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
We’re excited this Summer to be able to offer young people the opportunity to achieve their Arts Award while exploring the art we have on display around the museum.
These sessions are led by our Education Officer and Education Assistant and must be pre-booked due to limited space.
Arts Award sessions cost £5 per family group, which covers the cost of the certificate you will receive and the materials used throughout the session. Simply book your admission tickets on a workshop date, then add the workshop ticket onto your booking.

Yelde Hall Summer Morning Opening
2025-08-25 10:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-23 10:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-16 10:30 - 13:30 | The Yelde Hall
Visit the historic Yelde Hall on select dates in August and September, where you can meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates from 1709 in the lock-up!

Chippenham Museum: Bank Holiday Monday
2025-08-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
We’re open as usual on Bank Holiday Monday. Make the most of the long weekend with a visit to Chippenham Museum and explore our latest exhibition, ‘Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity’. Plan your visit today!
📍 Chippenham Museum
📅 Monday 25 August
⏲️ 10am – 4pm
🎟️ Free entry
Plus, enjoy a special Bank Holiday opening of the historic Yelde Hall. Meet characters from Chippenham’s past in the council chamber and watch out for pirates from 1709 in the lock-up!
📍 Yelde Hall
📅 Monday 25 August
⏲️ 10.30am – 1.30pm
🎟️ Free entry

Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity
2025-08-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 and 6 more dates
Celebrate all things fashion in our summer exhibition and explore ideas
of memory and identity through the clothes we wear.

Town Walks with Chippenham Museum
2025-08-21 19:00 - 19:40, 2025-08-09 14:00 - 14:40 | The Buttercross, Market Place, Chippenham
Curious about Chippenham’s past? Our free guided walks are back for 2025 and bookings are now open!🚶
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 rich history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day.
Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. Arrive 5-10 minutes before to allow for a prompt start.
Walks are free, but booking is essential 👉 bit.ly/TownWalks
Saturdays at 2pm:
10 May, 7 June, 12 July, 9 August & 13 September
Thursdays at 7pm:
22 May, 26 June, 24 July, 21 August & 25 September
Time to lace up your walking shoes and discover the rich history Chippenham has to offer! 👟‍🗺️

Waste-Not-Wednesday
2025-08-20 10:30 - 20:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us on Wednesday 20 August at Chippenham Museum for Waste-Not-Wednesday, a day of free workshops and activities dedicated to slowing down fashion as part of our ‘Threads’ summer of fun!
👕 T-Shirt Bag Activity
📅 Wednesday 20 August
🕥 10.30am – 12.30pm
🎟️ Free, drop-in
Take part in a simple no-sew activity where you’ll learn a fun way to give an old T-shirt a new life. We’ll have some materials for use on the day, but to make the most of the activity bring along your own pre-loved t-shirt from home. Suitable for ages 4+, under 10s must be accompanied by an adult.
🪡 Visible Mending Workshop
📅 Wednesday 20 August
🕥 1.30pm – 3.30pm
🎟️ Free, booking essential: bit.ly/VisibleMendingWorkshop
Learn how to repair your clothes with a professional seamstress. You’ll be taught basic hand stitches, how to sew a patch, and ways to creatively embellish old clothing to give it a new lease of life. All materials and equipment will be provided. Suitable for ages 13–17.
🧵 Sewing Machine Workshop
📅 Wednesday 20 August
🕥 6pm – 8pm
🎟️ Free, booking essential: bit.ly/SewingMachineWorkshop
Got a sewing machine and want to start making or repairing clothes but not sure where to begin? Join our beginner-friendly workshop with a professional seamstress to learn how to use your machine, troubleshoot common issues, and build confidence. You’ll practice basic techniques while making a drawstring bag to take home. Please bring your own sewing machine, a few bobbins, and any sewing kit you have. Fabric will be provided. Suitable for ages 18+.
Book your tickets here 👉 bit.ly/ChippenhamMuseumEvents
For sold out events, email 📧 heritage@chippenham.gov.uk or call 📞 01249 705020 to join a waiting list.

Rocket Powered Workshops
2025-08-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
If you like a challenge, you’ll love our STEM Workshops designed to get young people using the principles of engineering while having fun!
Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science!
Check our website for other workshop/activities during the Summer Holidays.
STEM workshops included in museum entry fee, simply drop-in to these sessions.

Collection Conversations: Jane King and Judith Beeby
2025-08-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
In our next Collection Conversation, we will be joined by Jane King and Judith Beeby.
Jane King studied for her Masters in ceramics at Bath Spa University’s Corsham Court Campus. King’s ceramic sculptures combine opposites of form, texture, and colour as metaphors for perfection and imperfection, control and chaos.
Judith Beeby studied at Bath Spa University. Living in Wiltshire she is continually inspired by its beauty. Her most recent work is inspired by the encroachment of urban and industrial elements into the rural environment. She is fascinated by the debate about man vs nature and the soft beauty of an English landscape being enhanced by strong industrial shapes.

Yelde Hall Morning Openings
2025-08-16 10:30 - 2025-09-20 13:30 | The Yelde Hall
Chippenham’s medieval Grade I listed Yelde Hall has recently undergone major repairs by traditional building conservation experts. The work included timber repairs, restored plasterwork, limework, and the installation of a new pentice board, which will help preserve the building’s frontage.
This beautiful and iconic building can now be enjoyed once again in all its glory during our summer morning openings. Visit the historic Yelde Hall on select dates in August and September, where you can meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates from 1709 in the lock-up!
👉 Yelde Hall Morning Openings
📅 August & September
⏲️ 10.30am – 1.30pm
🎟️ Free entry
Follow the link to view the full list of opening dates.

Lights Up, Sounds Down - Quiet Opening
2025-08-04 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Join us for a more relaxed visit at the REME Museum during this special opening outside of our regular hours.
We have designed these ‘Lights Up, Sounds Down’ days to reduce sensory input for individuals who would prefer a quieter experience. These sessions are primarily for, though not limited to, anyone who has sensory processing disorder; autism; social, emotional or mental health needs; dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or any other sensory needs.
During these days we will have:
Lights On – our overhead gallery lighting will be turned on, without spotlights, to create a brighter environment in which to explore.
Sounds Down – we will reduce sound effects throughout the museum as much as possible by turning off most ‘surround sound’ interactives and reducing volumes.
Sensory maps – we have marked out any areas around the museum where you may find louder interactives or visual effects that we cannot turn off. This means you can choose your own route and avoid any areas as you wish.
If you would like to bring any sensory items (including but not limited to ear defenders, magnifying glass, book, squeezy toy) that will help you or your loved one to enjoy their experience better, please feel free to do so, just make sure you hold onto it and take it home with you!
Further Information

Pre-booking is essential for these visits, please use our online booking system.
Usual entry fees apply. Included in your annual pass.
Any visitors who wish to join us for the full museum experience, including normal sound effects and visuals, should avoid visiting during these special openings. We advise you to book a general admission visit.
Please note Crown’s Café will be closed. The gift shop will remain open to ticket holders only. Find out how to get here and more about accessibility at the museum.
Last entry 15.00.
If you would like to visit with a larger SEND group, please get in touch to arrange a special booking.
If you have any questions about our ‘Lights Up, Sounds Down’ sessions please email us at enquiries@rememuseum.org.uk or call us on 01249 894869.
