The second part of Chippenham Museum’s exhibition series celebrating North Wiltshire’s creativity, Spotlight On features 40 works by local artists. Open Monday to Saturday with free entry, visitors can drop-in 10am to 1pm or book a free timed ticket at 1pm, 2pm or 3pm to enjoy sole use of the museum. The collection has been acquired by […]
From 10 to 19 September, the free trail ‘Kilvert’s Langley Burrell’ encourages you to explore this scenic village on the outskirts of Chippenham through the eyes of Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert. Through Kilvert’s diary entries, step back to the 1870s as you retrace his steps. Information boards will guide you through the village, with […]
North-West Wiltshire’s Peacock Arts Trail flies again, from 11-19 September, and over 70 fabulous artists and craftspeople from Corsham, Chippenham and Melksham are taking part. The free-to-visit event will see artists welcoming people into their studios, organising ‘real life’ workshops or (new for 2021) posting live virtual demos on the Peacock Arts Trail website. There […]
Fun for all ages with all donations going to a local charity. ur popular refreshment stall will be open on the day to keep you fuelled between 10am and 4pm. Double up your day with a spot of trick or treating on the way round!
Enjoy a spectacular wintery light trail around the 'River Island' in Chippenham, just as you walk over Town Bridge. See the trees and riverbank illuminated as never seen before, including a Floating Iceberg Pontoon, Enchanted Talking Trees and Northern Lights Dome. Produced by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Town Council, the light trail is free […]
Hidden in the main streets of Chippenham are 29 snatches of lyrics, from across the decades… Some are masquerading as street signs, others are hidden in shops and amongst the information that we walk passed every day. The more you can find; the closer you’ll be to winning the top prize: £50 worth of vouchers! […]
For one day only, Chippenham will be bursting with pop-up galleries - with over 100 artists across 14 town centre venues. In our first Chippenham Art Trail, you’ll find painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media and much more. All being exhibited in the town centre, allowing you to take a leisurely stroll from one end of […]
A walking, watching, writing, short poetry experience! A “ginko” is a traditional activity in Japan, and is the term for going on a walk, in a group, specifically to write poetry. Come and write short poems with us, on a walk along the Chippenham Avon and its environs. There’ll be plenty of time to stop, […]
The villagers of Stanton St Quintin will be staging special Christmas Decorations for all the family to enjoy and to run alongside this, there will be a 'seek and find' competition with the Decorations in place from Sunday 11 December. You can find your entry form and more details on the Village Website. The event […]
Walk, scoot, run or cycle around Monkton Park estate and follow the trail to find the Family Films themed scarecrows. TRAIL SHEETS £3 Available 10am - 5pm from Monkton Park Primary School & Monkton Park Golf Course Extra fun at the School: Saturday: Family Fun day with activities and a BBQ Sunday: Cakes and Ice-Cream […]
Join us from the 5th to 13th of August for this year's Cepen Park South trail - an emoji themed one. At each stop there will be an emoji clue, solve the clue to find a book or a film. For example, 🦁👑 = Lion King. This year's charity of choice is Dorothy House, a […]
