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 […]
Chippenham Museum: Bank Holiday Monday
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 […]
Summer Holidays: Autism Friendly Quiet Time
Experience our fashion-themed drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. Sessions run from 9am-10am (last entry 9.45am) and are limited to four accompanied children. Ideal for those who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable, these sessions offer a relaxed environment. Please book a space for […]
Summer Holidays: Creative Activities
Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity. Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week. […]
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 […]
LEGO® Engineering 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! Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from genuine LEGO® parts that will actually drive! Led by our Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable […]
Summer Holidays: Autism Friendly Quiet Time
Experience our fashion-themed drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. Sessions run from 9am-10am (last entry 9.45am) and are limited to four accompanied children. Ideal for those who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable, these sessions offer a relaxed environment. Please book a space for […]
Summer Holidays: Creative Activities
Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity. Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week. […]
