Calling all artists, illustrators and doodlers of Chippenham! A NEW drop in event for all you budding artists. We're launching a social evening packed full of creativity. Come along and get involved with a few drawing games, communal doodle piece, work on your sketchbook and collaborate with other artists. All art supplies provided, but feel […]
Take The Stage is back for 2024! Starting in February, the competition will see 12 young music acts compete across four heats for a place in the final, with the chance to play for some great prizes. So long as you are under 21 years of age, you can apply. Keep an eye on www.riverbankchippenham.co.uk […]
A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk in the park. Organised by local volunteers, the 5k parkrun event encourages individuals and groups to meet their mental as well as physical health goals in a friendly community atmosphere. We have runners out to beat the course record, their own Personal Best and meet with […]
A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down! Most people know that Ring O’Roses is actually about the plague rather than just being a children’s song or game. But what’s hiding in the words of Jack and Jill? Or Goosey Goosey Gander? And how does it relate to Chippenham? Join Lucy Whitfield with your young family for […]
This exhibition is the third in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection. The project began in 2019 with the desire to celebrate the rich artistic history of this part of North Wiltshire. As a permanent collection, it acts as a source of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all. […]
Love to draw? Come and make your mark on our very own COMMUNITY MURAL. Hosted by local artist Kirsty Jones, it’s time to pick up a pen and design your very own piece of tile art to add to the collection The mural is something for the local community to enjoy for years to come, […]
Explore objects in the galleries through the words of the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group as they celebrate the end of their latest project ‘Write around the Museum’. Over the past six month the group, led by local writer and theatre-maker Ruth Hill, have been writing, right around the museum! Visit the galleries and hear […]
An hour and a half of circus skills suitable for everyone! Yep - all ages and abilities, bring the whole family. We can get you started with the basics or expand your repertoire of tricks and a few games might be thrown in as well. This is a ‘have ago’ session with a combination of […]
We are providing a simple 2 course lunch to anybody who walks through our door on a Saturday lunchtime - anybody can come, there is no qualification. Please contact us if you need further information.
Rock The Tots, Chippenham Fringe February and Melt Productions Present...BABY BOOGIE & TODDLER TANGO Local favourites ‘Rock The Tots’ have put together a special set about animals, with fun pop songs you’ll know and love. Fancy a boogie to ‘Crocodile Rock’ anyone? With instruments, bubbles and puppets - as well as quality live music - you […]
There’s more to the world of street art than Banksy - Hidden Canvases is a beginner's guide to the biggest art movement since pop art. Doug Gillen is the man behind Fifth Wall TV, a London based production channel, and digital platform that investigates all aspects of graffiti and street art. Originally from Scotland. He […]
We’re calling on children, families, creatives and anyone who loves Lego to come and help us build a version of Chippenham marketplace as it was in 1886. Got a hankering to have a go at making the Yelde Hall? Always fancied trying to recreate the Angel Hotel or wanted to construct the Buttercross? Based in […]
