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Enchanted Light Trail
2021-12-03 16:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Wiltshire
Enjoy a spectacular wintery light trail around the ‘River Island’ in Chippenham, just as you walk over Town Bridge.
See the trees and riverbank illuminated as never seen before, including a Floating Iceberg Pontoon, Enchanted Talking Trees and Northern Lights Dome.
Produced by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Town Council, the light trail is free and accessible for all.
A variety of food vendors including pizza, cakes and festive drinks will be dotted around the Trail.
The trail is all outdoors. Wrap up warm and please wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
During busy times, you may be asked to wait whilst the events staff manage the flow of people. All attendees are kindly requested to do their best to maintain social distancing.
Please note, there is no parking on site, however if you are driving from a distance, parking in Emery Gate Car Park is recommended.

The Festival of Christmas launch day
2021-11-28 10:00 - 19:00 | Wiltshire
“The Festival of Christmas” is a series of events in Chippenham celebrating all things festive running from Sunday 28th November until Sunday 19th December.
The launch day takes place on Sunday 28 November, when Chippenham Town Centre will be full of fun and free entertainment between 10am – 7pm, bringing the community together safely to enjoy a range of activities including:
Lantern Making Workshops and Glitter-Glo Face Paintingat the Town Hall, 11am-4pm
Fire Performers in the Market Place, at intervals between 4pm-6pm
Festive Stilt-walkers on the High Street, at intervals between 10am-4pm
Snow Globe Photo Experience in Borough Parade, 9am-6pm
Meet Santa at the Yelde Hall, 10am-6pm (SOLD OUT)
In addition to the events above, the High Street will host a festive Artisan Market between 10am-7pm. There will be over 30 stalls to visit and enjoy across the day including artisan cider, mulled wine, and roasted chestnuts as well as, handmade gifts, and baked goods.
A small community stage will also feature in Market Place where the Christmas Tree can be found. The stage will feature a variety of local acts between 11am – 6pm including Corsham and Colerne Military Wives Choir, Chippenham’s Dancing Academy, Ministry of Samba, Rock Choir: Trowbridge, Frome, Warminster/Westbury and Chippenham, CLOGG’s Musical Theatre.
The Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm however, to reduce the risk of mass gathering there won’t be an official countdown, or switch on this year.

Museum Shop Meet the Makers
2021-11-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A special Sunday opening of Chippenham Museum with festive offers celebrating Christmas gifts with a local twist. Enjoy 20% off all Chippenham themed books, cards and calendars and meet some of the local makers and authors supported through our museum shop:
Bloemen & Blue: Cyanotype Kits to try a historic photographic process in your own home
Blue Artemis: hand finished Chippenham fine china baubles and mugs
Meet the Author book signings with 20% off all books
12-2pm: Ray Alder, Unity & Loyalty: The Story of Chippenham’s Red Cross Hospital
2-4pm: Chris Dallimore, Chippenham Street Names
Plus! Christmas badge making and family crafts with the Friends of Chippenham Museum.
This is event is part of Museum Shop Sunday, a national event celebrating cultural shops, and also an additional opportunity to visit exhibition Sam Heath: The Three Crowns, open until Tuesday 30 November.
Enjoy lots more festive fun in the town centre on this day, with Chippenham’s Festival of Christmas brining lantern making, fire performers and festive stilt walkers to the town plus much more!

Christmas Craft Sale
2021-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Sutton Benger Village Hall, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RP
Christmas is just around the corner which means it’s time for a Christmas craft sale! You will find a variety of handmade goods from local businesses including jewellery, clothing, confectionary, candles and much more.
Take part in our raffle with local restaurant vouchers, Christmas hampers, wine and lots more up for grabs!
This fundraising event in memory of David Godwin will be raising money for the Great Western Air Ambulance Service and the HELP appeal, which raises funds for air ambulance landing pads.
This is the fourth fundraiser for The Bless His Heart Foundation which has so far raised over £5000 for charities close to Dave’s families hearts.

A Nativity for Chippenham
2020-12-20 | Virtual event
This year’s Nativity from Sheldon Road Methodist Church is planned to be a video presentation. ‘A Nativity for Chippenham’ is scheduled to be published on December 20th via both the Sheldon Road, Methodist Church’s website and Facebook page.

Chippenham Craft Market
2020-12-05 10:00 - 15:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Come and see a range of local artists and crafters displaying their work. A perfect time to buy your Christmas gifts whilst supporting local independent businesses.
This event is taking place on Saturday 5th December between 10am and 3pm at King Alfred Hall, by St Andrews Church in Market place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT.
Visit the Chippenham Crafters group on Facebook for more information and to see the work of the different stall holders attending the fair.
You can also purchase their craft directly from the Facebook group – or if you have any further questions you can email ChippenhamArt@gmail.com.
