Mark your calendar for the REME Museum’s annual re-enactment and living history event Wartime Britain on 9 - 10 May 2026! This weekend always promises to be an amazing day out exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II. Every year the event gets bigger and better, […]
Want to discover more about Chippenham’s history? Visit the Yelde Hall on select dates from May to September, where you can meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates from 1709 in the lock-up! The Yelde Hall is free to enter and will be open from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Opening dates: […]
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. […]
In May’s installment of the museum's free art talk series, they will be joined Alma Boyes and Helen Harris. Alma Boyes studied ceramics and sculpture at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham, and a Masters in Ceramic Design at North Staffordshire Polytechnic. Boyes worked as a sculptor and enlarger at the Morris Singer Foundry, working […]
A fun afternoon of various activities and fundraising is open to all to raise vital funds for local charity Dorothy House Hospice Care and the Multiple System Atrophy Trust. Organisers Sue, Emma and Sue say; We wanted to do something for charity and put some good back into the world, so we got together and […]
Mark your calendar for the REME Museum’s annual re-enactment and living history event Wartime Britain on 9 - 10 May 2026! This weekend always promises to be an amazing day out exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II. Every year the event gets bigger and better, […]
The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum. From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime […]
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability. Our 'lighter' daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and […]
Looking for a fun and gentle way to stay active? Walking Netball is a slower-paced version of the traditional game, making it perfect for anyone who wants to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, and friendly environment. These sessions are suitable for all abilities, whether you're completely new to netball or returning after a break. Each […]
Walking Hockey is exactly as the name suggests – you play Hockey while walking - and is perfect for players who are looking for a less physically demanding version of the sport, but still enjoy participating, showing their skills and being involved in the team and social aspect of the sport. The game is played […]
Ladies are you Over 18? Enjoy playing Rounders? If you liked playing Rounders at school why not come along and join us? We play relaxed games and enjoy socialising together. We Train Monday evenings 6pm at Sheldon school Chippenham on the field, we are a very friendly team, all abilities are welcome. Why not come […]
Invitation to a unique mindfulness, meditation and sound bath session. YOUR LIGHT WITHIN Let me help you: FIND CALM (in your mind). FIND PEACE (in your heart). FIND STILLNESS (in your soul). This is your invitation to learn the Art of BE(ing). Let me help you relax and just BE. Join me for a unique […]
