Week of Events
Yelde Hall Morning Openings
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 […]
Monday, August 18, 2025
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August 18, 2025 - RecurringThreads: Clothing, Memory and Identity
Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity
Celebrate all things fashion in our summer exhibition and explore ideas of memory and identity through the clothes we wear.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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August 19, 2025 - RecurringArts Award Workshops
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August 19, 2025 - RecurringRocket Powered Workshops
Arts Award Workshops
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 […]
Rocket Powered Workshops
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 […]
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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August 20, 2025 -Waste-Not-Wednesday
Waste-Not-Wednesday
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 […]
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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August 21, 2025 - RecurringTown Walks with Chippenham Museum
Town Walks with Chippenham Museum
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 […]
Friday, August 22, 2025
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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August 23, 2025 - RecurringYelde Hall Summer Morning Opening
Yelde Hall Summer Morning Opening
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!
Sunday, August 24, 2025
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