Our free guided walks are back for 2026! 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 history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
As a group we’ll take in where Chippenham’s children learned from times gone by, on a gentle walk and talk that explores how the schools were organised and what was actually taught. Who was Robin Tanner & why was he important? What happened when WW2 evacuees came? Where was the genteel ladies’ school? Why did […]
Our free guided walks are back for 2026! 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 history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
As a group we’ll take in where Chippenham’s children learned from times gone by, on a gentle walk and talk that explores how the schools were organised and what was actually taught. Who was Robin Tanner & why was he important? What happened when WW2 evacuees came? Where was the genteel ladies’ school? Why did […]
Our free guided walks are back for 2026! 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 history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
Our free guided walks are back for 2026! 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 history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
Back for one day only, by popular demand, to celebrate the 1st birthday of History Portal Club - the popular walk that explores the many missing pubs that used to punctuate Chippenham’s streets. This walk and talk will take a look at long gone hostelries and inns, from the earliest records to those that disappeared […]
Our free guided walks are back for 2026! 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 history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
Our free guided walks are back for 2026! 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 history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. […]
Together, we’ll ramble and seek out pieces of Chippenham's rich heritage hidden in plain sight - ghost signs, building names, carvings, street furniture and more. There’ll also be a riddle puzzle for those with keen eyes, from clues spotted around town, suitable for families with slightly older children, as well as individuals, couples, etc. This […]
Our Pumpkin Trail is a fun family activity taking place around the neighbourhood surrounding Charter Primary School. Follow the trail, spot the pumpkins and enjoy some autumn fun together!
Our Pumpkin Trail is a fun family activity taking place around the neighbourhood surrounding Charter Primary School. Follow the trail, spot the pumpkins and enjoy some autumn fun together!
