A Walk to Remember
2024-06-08 | Bowood House and Gardens, Bowood Estate, near Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 N9F
Seven-mile charity walk for Alzheimer’s Support and a great day out for the whole family!
Pull on your walking boots and take part in A Walk to Remember on Saturday 8th June.
It’s a circular seven-miles through some of North Wiltshire’s loveliest countryside starting and finishing at Bowood Estate at the kind permission of the charity’s patron Lady Lansdowne.
The day starts with bacon or veggie butties then, after a fun group warm-up, we head out into the beautiful north Wiltshire countryside. Everyone walks at their own pace. You can walk with others, stride ahead or do your own thing. There are plenty of great views and scenic places to stop for a picnic along the way. And marshals will be on hand to make sure you find your way.
Back at the estate, our post-walk celebrations include medals for all the finishers, commemorative photos, plenty of tea and cake and chance to relax with other walkers.
Please sign up and join us in June – you’ll have a great day out and be walking for dementia with every step.

Town Walks
2024-06-08 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-29 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) and 2 more dates | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Saturdays and Thursdays
Free, booking essential via Eventbrite
Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome.
Our walks are free to enjoy but booking is essential as places are limited.
Saturdays at 2pm:
11 May, 8 June, 13 July,
10 & 24 August, 14 September
Thursdays at 7pm:
23 May, 20 June, 25 July,
15 & 29 August, 19 September

Town Walks with Chippenham Museum
2025-05-10 14:00 - 14:40, 2025-05-22 19:00 - 19:40, 2025-06-07 14:00 - 14:40, 2025-06-26 19:00 - 19:40, 2025-07-12 14:00 - 14:40, 2025-07-24 19:00 - 19:40, 2025-08-09 14:00 - 14:40, 2025-08-21 19:00 - 19:40 and 2 more dates | 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! 👟‍🗺️

Learn to Nordic Walk Course
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
A two session Beginners Nordic Walking Course, Saturday 7th & 14th June. 10.30am-12pm, £30 including pole hire. Monkton Park, Chippenham. Come and try Nordic Walking with Tash from Nordic Nomads, you’ll learn the basic technique of this whole-body enhanced walking sport and find out how it will impact your health, well-being and fitness!

Corsham Walking Festival
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15
Find out more: corshamwalkingfestival.org.uk

Corsham Walking Festival
2025-06-13 10:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Corsham Walking Festival 13th -15th June 2025
Visit this historic Wiltshire market town on the fringe of the Cotswolds National Landscape on this our 11th Walking Festival, that shows the very best that North West Wiltshire has to offer.
Our popular Walking Festival will have nineteen walks exploring the local and surrounding picturesque towns, villages, and countryside.
Walk themes capture the industrial and rural heritage of the area including Neston Estate, Hidden Quarries, Historic Mills of the By Brook, Ancient Parishes, and Manor Houses. Plus, a wildflower and wildlife walk and one ‘All About Trees’.
Longer routes include the Pretty Village of North West Wiltshire, Biddestone, Castle Combe, Colerne and Box. Whilst further afield we visit Monkton Farleigh and the tower at Browne’s Folly.
There is also an opportunity to get out and about trying your hand at Nordic Walking.
There are walks for all abilities and interests.
For more up to date information on our Festival and other walking related topics in our area, please visit www.corshamwalkingfestival.org.uk
Or connect via our FaceBook Page

A Walk to Remember
2025-06-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Bowood House and Gardens, Bowood Estate, near Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 N9F
Pull on your walking boots for Alzheimer’s Support’s A Walk to Remember – back for its third year at Bowood on Sunday 22nd June.
The sponsored walk is a circular seven-miles through some of North Wiltshire’s loveliest countryside, starting and finishing at the estate. We start with bacon/veggie butties and a fun group warm-up, and the post-walk celebrations include a finish line welcome from Chippenham Brass Band, a commemorative photo and medal, plus plenty of tea and cake.
A Walk to Remember is a lovely day out for the whole family, and an important fundraiser for Wiltshire’s own dementia charity which support more than 2,000 people in Wiltshire.
Everyone walks at their own pace, and part of the fun is the community spirit of joining in with others in a good cause.
Please join us!

Beginners Nordic Walking Course - 2 Saturday sessions
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Our Beginners Nordic walking course is the perfect introduction to this low-impact, full-body exercise that combines walking with the use of specially designed poles.
Designed for all fitness levels, the course typically covers the fundamentals of proper technique, including posture, rolling through the feet, and the coordinated arm swing and leg movement. Participants learn how to use the poles effectively to engage the upper body, improve balance, and increase cardiovascular benefits compared to regular walking.
The course will be held outdoors in a relaxed, supportive environment, making it a great way to get active, enjoy nature, and meet like-minded people. By the end of the course, participants often notice improved posture, increased speed and distance and confidence in using Nordic walking poles efficiently to incorporate Nordic walking as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The 2 sessions will be held at Monkton Park, meeting at the Tenth Hole Tea Room at 10.30am. For more information or to book a place visit nordicnomads.net and fill in the ‘contact us’ form.

Walk - How much of Chippenham did John Provis build?
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
A town walk meeting of History Portal Club, with Lucy Whitfield, Historian.
The guy that built the house that is now the Brunel Pub, by the arches, was John Provis. He, and his identically named dad, built a lot more of Chippenham than that – the Bear Hotel for example, and loads more. And Lucy’s been digging further into the family – so there’s some surprises to come.
This walk and talk will take in factors which shaped the town in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, through the eyes and work of this prominent family, who also had a celebrated artist in their ranks.
Meet Lucy Whitfield at Cousin Norman’s at 10am for a gentle walk through what Mr Provis got up to.
History Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past, hidden landmarks, and great company. It’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures, no stuffy rooms, just walking, talking, pub chats, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.
(If inclement weather, session will take place indoors).

History Portal Club: Lost Pubs of Chippenham (walk)
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
A History Portal Club walk’n’talk – pick from a weekend (Sat 15) or weekday (Wed 19) session.
As a group we’ll explore 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 just a few years ago.
Woven in will be tales from landlords past, events that shocked the town, and the changing social life of the town.
(If inclement weather, session will take place indoors).
History Portal Club is a friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past, hidden landmarks, and great company.
It’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures, no stuffy rooms, just walking, talking, pub chats, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.
⭐ Up to four sessions a month, with walks and pub/cafe evenings.
⭐ Choose a membership, a flexi-pass, or just drop in.
⭐ Fascinating tales, good company, and plenty of surprises.
It’s run by Lucy Whitfield, Historian. Visit www.lucywhitfieldhistorian/history-club for more details and to book.
