One Chippenham

Town Walks with Chippenham Museum
2025-07-24 19:00 - 19:40, 2025-08-09 14:00 - 14:40, 2025-08-21 19:00 - 19:40, 2025-09-13 14:00 - 14:40, 2025-09-25 19:00 - 19:40 (Europe/London) | 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! 👟‍🗺️

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, 2025-11-19 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.

North West Wiltshire Ramblers walks
2025-12-07, 2025-12-14, 2025-12-21, 2025-12-26, 2025-12-28, 2026-01-04, 2026-01-11, 2026-01-18 and 2 more dates
Seasons greetings from the North West Wiltshire Ramblers. We’ll be walking throughout the festive period. Walk more, worry less. Life is better on foot.
Our weekly programme of Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles, and take place in North Wiltshire and the surrounding counties. Our members come from all over the region including Box, Calne, Corsham, Malmesbury and Melksham.
We extend a warm welcome to all new walkers, visitors and guests. Our weekly Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles. We offer the option of meeting in Chippenham so that we can car share to the start of the walk and give members without cars a lift. This enables us to take as few cars as possible.

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Black Hill (Cats Back) – Offas Dyke – Hay Bluff Circuit.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 9.5 miles

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Sherston and the Westonbirt Arboretum.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8.7 miles

Sunday, 14 December 2025

Avebury and the Cherhill Monument
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11.5 miles

Sunday, 21 December 2025

A Sunday Saunter from Grittleton.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

Friday, 26 December 2025

A Boxing Day Blast from Chittoe Heath.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 5.0 miles

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Amesbury – Stonehenge Circuit.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 10.5 miles

Sunday, 4 January 2026

A Sunday Stroll from near The Gibb.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 3.6 miles

Saturday, 10 January 2026

A Walk Exploring Parts of Bristol.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.8 miles

Sunday, 18 January 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Kington Langley.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.2 miles

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Yanworth and the Cotswolds
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.0 miles

Sunday, 15 February 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Brinkworth.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

HOW DO I JOIN IN A WALK?
Please contact the walk leader directly. You are welcome to walk with us up to 3 times before deciding to join the Ramblers.
MEETING POINT
If you require a lift, you must contact the walk leader beforehand. The car symbol indicates that, where lifts are required, we will meet you in the Bath Road car park in central Chippenham
ST918733 on OS Explorer 156, postcode SN15 2SA.
Alternatively walkers can make their own way to the start of the walk. Please note that parking charges apply on Sundays.
INTERESTED?
If you would like to know more about our group please contact a walk leader, find ‘North West Wiltshire Ramblers’ on Facebook, or visit our website at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/north-west-wiltshire-group.
WALKS GRADES
Leisurely – Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience, which may include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Moderate – Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness, which may include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN?
An individual annual membership of the Ramblers amounts to less than a cup of takeaway coffee per month! To join online, visit ramblers.org.uk/join.
DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome to attend our rambles. Please check with the leader beforehand that the walk is suitable. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A SHORT LEAD AT ALL TIMES.

Men Walking & Talking
2026-01-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-15 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-29 19:30 - 20:30 and 1 more date
Giving men a safe space to open up about their mental health and support each other. A simple walk, a powerful conversation. Weekly walks creating a safe, relaxed space where it’s ok to talk – or just listen.

No need to book
No booking fees. Completely free
Just turn up at the time and location
Non judgemental. Peer Support

Walk Start Street: Market Place, SN15 3HT
Start Location: St Andrews Church courtyard
Find out more on our website: menandtalking.co.uk

Town Walk
2026-05-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
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. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes before to allow for a prompt start. Spaces are limited so booking is essential via Eventbrite.
Saturdays at 2pm:
9 May, 13 June, 11 July, 8 August, 22 August & 12 September
Thursdays at 7pm:
14 May, 18 June, 16 July, 13 August & 17 September
