Our warm and welcoming community space and café takes place fortnightly at the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre and is perfect for anyone who'd like to feel more connected and uplifted in a friendly, caring and welcoming atmosphere. Join us and take part in free activities including knitting, jewellery making and crafting. There are opportunities […]

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 […]

There will be light refreshments served and a range of activities for all to get involved with. We would love you to join us and see all that the group have achieved and learn the future plans. Sheldon Road & Queens East Community Garden Project invite you to their Launch Party. Please RSVP to: admin.queenseastchippenham@gmail.com […]

Working in family groups or individually, design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car! These workshops will teach you to use the same principles of engineering as astronauts... it literally is rocket science! Drop-in sessions in our Education Suite, included in museum entry fee. If you are planning to visit as a […]

Get inspired by John Aubrey this summer! From flexible hexagons to mixed-up mythical creatures, join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for our series of creative activities inspired by our summer exhibition, 'Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge'. Here's what you can get up to each week: […]

Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan - piano, Ruth O’Shea - violin & Linda Stocks - cello) play a Café Concert at St Andrew’s Church on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am: informal music events with music introduced by the performers. There is a pop-up café from 10.15am where you can meet friends and make […]

A warm and welcoming café where everyone is invited to drop in, relax, and have a chat in a family-friendly environment. Enjoy free tea, coffee, and cake while taking part in craft activities or letting children play with the available toys. Friendly Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches are also available if you would like […]

Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Led by our Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable supervision, please book your space in advance to avoid disappointment. Included in entry fee. Recommended for ages 7 and above. LEGO® Engineering Workshop booking will […]

We've got 3 pool tables, table tennis, giant jenga, art activities, microphones, drinks and snacks - all FREE thanks to the National Lottery and Department for Culture, Media and Sport DJ and musician Mark will be there to get you involved in some music activities if you'd like, or you can just hang out with […]

Do you love reading and history? Then the Memory Box Reading group might just suit you down to the ground! In-person sessions run on the first and third Wednesday of every month, 2-3.30pm. Entry is free, and we have a free car park right outside the building; we are also situated close to the railway […]

We've got 3 pool tables, table tennis, giant jenga, art activities, microphones, drinks and snacks - all FREE thanks to the National Lottery and Department for Culture, Media and Sport DJ and musician Mark will be there to get you involved in some music activities if you'd like, or you can just hang out with […]

Join the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group for a series of linked workshops celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of local antiquarian and famous biographer, John Aubrey. The workshops will be led by Lesley Taylor, an experienced facilitator, and will draw inspiration from Aubrey’s work and the museum’s summer exhibition. Born in Kington St […]

Who needs batteries? Release your engineering excellence and the power stored in a rubber band when you make and race your own rubber band-powered car! Led by our Education Officer in our dedicated Education Suite, there's no need to book these sessions, simply drop in! Recommended for ages 6 and above. Included in museum entry […]

Get inspired by John Aubrey this summer! From flexible hexagons to mixed-up mythical creatures, join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for our series of creative activities inspired by our summer exhibition, 'Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge'. Here's what you can get up to each week: […]

ACTING LAB - IMPROVISATION AND DEVISING WORKSHOP WITH LISA, ADAM AND AMELIE (ages 10-13) Our NEW Home from Home project is about creating warm, safe, creative spaces for young people alongside inspiring them with creative workshops. Once you have enrolled with us, you can drop in to any session you like using just your name. […]

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. Rather than splitting into parts and learning harmonies, we prefer instead to sing in unison, infusing songs with our own rather unique mix of humour, […]

Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Led by our Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable supervision, please book your space in advance to avoid disappointment. Included in entry fee. Recommended for ages 7 and above. LEGO® Engineering Workshop booking will […]

Chippenham… get ready for something exciting this summer! 👀 Our Us Girls sessions are bringing a great mix of activities, including HYROX gym, spin, martial arts, yoga, dodgeball and climbing 💪 free opportunities for girls aged 11+ 📅 Sessions running from 24 July – 28 August 📍 Locations across Chippenham ⏰ Afternoon sessions each week […]

Kima Moon unravels the mysteries of the universe through Art Rock and experimentation. King Crimson serves Stevie Nicks a cup of tea, spills it on David Bowie whilst Thin Lizzy cleans it up. Expect Palpable Passion; Rock and Roll like never before. Supported by The Other Woman and Flump.

No Strings Badminton – Every Friday! Looking for a relaxed game of badminton to kick off your weekend? Join our No Strings Badminton sessions for friendly, pressure-free play and plenty of fun. Fridays | 7–8pm £3.60 per person No booking required – just turn up, bring a friend, and get playing! Open to all ages […]

Are you an acoustic player or singer and would like to spend a couple of hours on a Friday evening with other like minded souls doing what you love socially then come join us friendly lot at The Waverley every 1st Friday of the month 7pm to 9pm upstairs. Please can you book in if […]

Calling all Minecraft fans aged 7 to 14! Join our Holiday Club for a day of building, creating, and adventuring with friends. Led by a qualified primary school teacher, our sessions mix the game kids love with real digital skills they'll carry well beyond the screen. Every child is welcome, and it's a relaxed, friendly […]

Join us at Pewsham Locks, where we will be running boat trips from 12:30 using our wheel-chair accessible trip boat 'The Mary Archard'. Powered by a near silent electric motor, cruise down the canal and see if you can spot Kingfishers, Heron or even an Otter! Find out about our Meadow Creation/ Habitat Management Work. […]

As a group we’ll take in where Chippenham’s children learned from times gone by, on a gentle walk and talk that explores how the schools were organised and what was actually taught. Who was Robin Tanner & why was he important? What happened when WW2 evacuees came? Where was the genteel ladies’ school? Why did […]

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: […]

We've got 3 pool tables, table tennis, giant jenga, art activities, microphones, drinks and snacks - all FREE thanks to the National Lottery and Department for Culture, Media and Sport DJ and musician Mark will be there to get you involved in some music activities if you'd like, or you can just hang out with […]

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 August’s installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by Jan Byrne and Guy Bigland. Jan Byrne has been working with ceramics almost continuously since studying at Bath Academy of Art, Corsham. Her hand-built pieces are layered with intricate decoration and represent her thoughts, feelings, or ideas, which often mirror events […]

We've got 3 pool tables, table tennis, giant jenga, art activities, microphones, drinks and snacks - all FREE thanks to the National Lottery and Department for Culture, Media and Sport DJ and musician Mark will be there to get you involved in some music activities if you'd like, or you can just hang out with […]

Ready to take your taste buds on a musical journey? Join us for an unforgettable night filled with the smooth rhythms of Brazilian bossa, the soulful blues that tugs at your heart, and the infectious funk that will have you dancing like it's the 70s!

Join FREE Park Yoga sessions at John Coles Park, Chippenham (by the tennis courts). Please look out for the large Park Yoga flag. what3words: ///strutted.bound.ignites 9.30am – 10.30am every Sunday morning from 3rd May to 13th September. Yoga classes with Kyla are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. Kyla’s teachings offer individuals an opportunity to find […]