Lions Club Christmas Bazaar
2024-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Neeld
Chippenham Lions kick off the Festive Season with our annual Christmas Bazaar at the Neeld Community and Arts Centre (For gifts & fare, You can’t buy elsewhere).
There will be stalls selling goods with a Christmas theme, arts and crafts, gifts and cards.

Christmas Fair
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
The REME Museum’s Annual Christmas Fair is back this year with festive stalls full of gifts, arts and crafts, food and drink, and more! Get in the holiday spirit and purchase gifts for loved ones, find that perfect Secret Santa gift or simply buy a treat for yourself.
The Christmas Fair will be taking place throughout our Conference Room and Education Suite, with clear directions between the two so you can make sure you get to see all the stalls! No need to book, simply turn up!
Details on stallholders will be released nearer to the event but we’ll have plenty of different local businesses selling all kinds of wonderful goodies!
Donations to the REME Charity on the door are encouraged. Entry to the Museum is not included with entry to the Christmas Fair (general entry fee will apply).

Derry Hill & Studley Christmas Fayre
2024-11-16 11:00 - 15:30 | Landsdowne Hall, Petty Lane, Derry Hill,, Calne, SN11 9QY
The Derry Hill & Studley Christmas Fayre is taking place on Saturday 16th November at the Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Lots of fantastic stalls, cafe and huge raffle.

Lantern Making Workshops
2024-11-18 18:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Enjoy a lantern making workshop at Chippenham Community Hub. We will be making beautiful lanterns to take to the Artisan Quarter Christmas Market.
6pm on Monday 18th November – session for adults
10am on Saturday 23rd November – session for children*
Please book your place in advance by sending an email to enquiries@chippenhamhub.co.uk including whether you are booking for the adult or children’s session.
Cost: £3.50pp (cash only please as we cannot take card payments)
*Children to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to assist them with the activity.

Fondue Nights at Wine Monkey
2024-11-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Fondue Wednesdays are back! Join us each Wednesday evening to enjoy delectable homemade cheese fondue and wine!
Available to book from 6pm, £20 per person (required a minimum of 24 hours in advance).
Wines purchased separately.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Cousin Norman’s Indoor Christmas Market
2024-11-23, 2024-12-07 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Our epic Christmas market is back! Mulled wine, great food, lots of kids activities and more…

Pewsham WI Bazaar & Cafe
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT

Festive Craft Fair
2024-11-23 10:30 - 14:00 | North Wilts Bowls Club, Westcroft, Chippenham,, Wiltshire, SN14 0LZ

Christmas Découpage Card Making
2024-11-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Join Deise Amazonas for a festive morning on Saturday 23rd of November 🎄
Create beautiful handmade Christmas cards for your loved ones with festive materials including luxury card, stickers, paint, coloured pencils, pastels and more!
A suggested donation of £5
All materials provided
Kandu Arts S.H.O.P, Emery Gate Shopping Centre
To book please, email: admin@kandu-arts.com or call: 01249 444009
Pop into the Kandu Arts shop and speak to one of our lovely volunteers

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-11-28, 2024-11-30 | Island Park, Chippenham
For the fourth year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some wonderful Christmas cheer into the heart of Chippenham. Situated within it’s usual spot of The Island in Monkton Park, the event will once more feature a full roster of live, festive entertainment.
The trail will be open Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December (inclusive).
With family friendly activities, workshops and performances throughout the afternoon, leading on to more adult based evening entertainment. Showcasing live Music and Comedy from some excellent musicians and comedians, to Film Screenings, Festive Workshops, Artisan Market stall traders and even a live Brass Band playing Christmas Carols by Candlelight!
The event is funded by Chippenham Town Council in collaboration with Melt Productions and is a completely free experience for the local community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
All seating will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you arrive nice and early if you are keen to watch any of the live shows and entertainment.
This years’ focal point will once again be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse, a cosy, heated wooden structure serving up delicious hot and cold drinks and tasty food from local vendors. A perfect spot to enjoy the entertainment as well as some much needed ‘Hygee’.
View the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who have kindly sponsored the event now for several years:-
Hale Veterinary Clinic, Scott Windle – the local property guy, Nightingale Emergency Vets, Propercorn and Wiltshire Print Group.

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-11-29 | Wiltshire

Chippenham Christmas Lights Switch On
2024-11-30 | Chippenham Town Centre
We’ve got a great line-up of entertainment lined up for you at our Christmas Light Switch On on Saturday 30 November!
There are some names you will recognise from previous events, such as singer Robbie Culley, 5 piece band Switch, Wiltshire Police Band and local youth am-dram group CLOGS Musical Theatre CLOGettes alongside interactive walkabout entertainment and children’s creative activities.
The festivities will conclude with the traditional abseiling Santa and the countdown to the switch-on at 4.55pm.
Main Stage
🎄12 noon – 12.45pm Robbie Culley
🎄1.30pm – 2.15pm CLOGettes
🎄2.15pm – 3.15pm Switch
🎄4.30pm – 5.30pm Switch
Outside the Town Hall
🎄12.45pm – 1.30pm Robbie Culley
Market Place
🎄3.15pm – 4.30pm Wiltshire Police Band
And at the Roundhouse on Christmas Island, as part of the Christmas Fringe programme run by Melt Productions, there will also be some later evening entertainment:
Roundhouse
🎄7pm – 8pm Spitz & Co Present… ‘Elvis On Christmas Island’
🎄8.30pm – 10pm Live Music from Bradley Cowtan
Chippenham Christmas Island will be open from Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December, with family friendly activities in the day and an adult evening programme.
Find out more details and view the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.

Family Creative Activities, Christmas Special
2024-11-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Free festive activities for families, drop-in.

Christmas Craft Market, Yelde Hall
2024-11-30 10:30 - 16:30, 2024-12-01 10:30 - 16:30 | The Yelde Hall
Explore products by local artists and makers in the historic Yelde Hall. Free entry, drop-in.

Rise Trust Christmas Fayre
2024-11-30 11:00 - 13:00 | The RISE Trust Community Hub, The Oaks, Chippenham, SN15 1DU
Join the preschool team on the 30th November at the RISE community hub for a Christmas fete. We have been donated some amazing raffle prizes, such as a meal voucher from the Brunel in Chippenham, Tesco and B&M vouchers, a Christmas food hamper and other fab prizes!
Come and join in the fun!

Grounded Café Bar Christmas Market
2024-11-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
We’ve got some really lovely stallholders and some fabulous festive treats – FREE entry!

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-12-01 | Island Park, Chippenham
For the fourth year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some wonderful Christmas cheer into the heart of Chippenham. Situated within its usual spot of The Island in Monkton Park, the event will once more feature a full roster of live, festive entertainment.
The trail will be open Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December (inclusive).
With family friendly activities, workshops and performances throughout the afternoon, leading on to more adult based evening entertainment. Showcasing live Music and Comedy from some excellent musicians and comedians, to Film Screenings, Festive Workshops, Artisan Market stall traders and even a live Brass Band playing Christmas Carols by Candlelight!
The event is funded by Chippenham Town Council in collaboration with Melt Productions and is a completely free experience for the local community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
All seating will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you arrive nice and early if you are keen to watch any of the live shows and entertainment.
This years’ focal point will once again be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse, a cosy, heated wooden structure serving up delicious hot and cold drinks and tasty food from local vendors. A perfect spot to enjoy the entertainment as well as some much needed ‘Hygee’.
View the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who have kindly sponsored the event now for several years:-
Hale Veterinary Clinic, Scott Windle – the local property guy, Nightingale Emergency Vets, Propercorn and Wiltshire Print Group

Museum Shop Sunday
2024-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Shop with purpose – discover unique products you’ll love and support your favourite local attraction on Museum Shop Sunday.

Santa’s Grotto & Xmas Fayre
2024-12-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Join us on Sunday 1st December between 11am and 3pm for the Xmas Fayre with stalls, food, drinks, games, choir, face painting and more!
When Santa came to visit last year it was just magical. Everyone enjoyed their day, especially those children who got to meet Santa and tell him what they wished for at Christmas.
Visits to Santa will start from 10am and booking is essential!

Chippenham Flower Club Christmas Open Evening
2024-12-02 19:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
A Spectacular treat awaits:
Come and see Nick Grounds – a Nafas National Demonstrator as he
JINGLES A PARTRIDGE WITH TINSEL!
We also have local craft stalls, a tombola, festive refreshments and more. A perfect way to start your Christmas festivities.
Don’t forget the Raffle where you could win one of Nick’s amazing creations.
Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7.30 pm start.
Members: £10.00 & Visitors: £15.00 in advance.
All tickets £18.00 on the door.
– Visit our website www.ChippenhamFlowerClub.co.uk for tickets
– Email Elizabeth@Stonehayes.com for more information.

Little Robin Red Vest
2024-12-03 11:00 | Chippenham Library
Come along and see Little Robin Red Vest, a lovely performance for 2-6 year olds which will take place on Tuesday 3rd December at 11am at Chippenham Library.
Tickets are £3 per child (each ticket includes entry for one adult).
To purchase your tickets please pop into our library with your library card or ring us on 01249 650536.

We look forward to seeing you!

Artisan Quarter Christmas Fayre
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-08 | The Old Foundry, Foundry Lane, Chippenham, SN15 1JB
Join us at the Artisan Quarter Christmas Fayre!

Come celebrate the season on December 6th, 7th, and 8th at the Old Foundry, behind Langleys Chip Shop and across the road from Hathaway Retail Park in Chippenham.

Discover unique handmade gifts, enjoy festive treats, food vendors and soak in the holiday cheer. Visit Santa’s Grotto and enjoy special appearances from Bluey and Olaf!

The Fayre takes place:-

6th December – 4pm to 8pm
7th December – 10am to 8pm
8th December – 11am to 5pm
Visit Santa’s Grotto where children can meet the man himself and receive a special gift—all completely FREE of charge!
7th Dec 4:30 until 8pm
8th Dec 11am until 5pm
Meet Bluey and Olaf:
Friday BLUEY & OLAF 6pm-8pm
Saturday BLUEY 12pm-2pm
Saturday OLAF 5pm-7pm
Sunday BLUEY & OLAF 12pm-1pm

Christmas Pub Choir
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Join us for some Christmas bangers with Pub Choir’s brilliant Matt Finch. Drinks available from Cousin Norman’s bar.

Santa Scamper Fun Run
2024-12-07 | Abbeyfield School, Stanley Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3XB
Join us for a festive community fun run at Abbeyfield School! The “Santa Scamper” is a 5K event open to all ages and abilities. Bring your Christmas spirit and enjoy a morning of fun, fitness, and festivities!
For just £3.00, your entry includes: A Santa hat – to wear during the run, a medal to celebrate your achievement tea and coffee available for all participants and spectators.
Come dressed in your best Christmas gear, and let’s make this a fun filled event for the whole community!

The race begins at 10:00 AM.
Warm up festive dance starts 9.45am
Advanced entry by completing the below and entries on the day!

We would love for as many people as possible to get involved, and we hope we can encourage you to join in! Use the QR code below to register early and secure your spot.

Register here
If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact: jep@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk

Doorway Christmas Market
2024-12-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
