Celebrate all things fashion in our summer exhibition and explore ideas of memory and identity through the clothes we wear.

Experience our fashion-themed drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. Sessions run from 9am-10am (last entry 9.45am) and are limited to four accompanied children. Ideal for those who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable, these sessions offer a relaxed environment. Please book a space for […]

Come along and work with: Rebecca Osborne - Actor, improvisor and stage combat instructor Come and learn the secrets to great improvising and stage combat skills through a wide variety of games and activities aimed at improving your improvising. In this session you will learn through a variety of fun, accessible and constructively challenging games […]

Come along and work with: Anna Randall - Film and TV make-up artist Come and learn how to safely sever your finger with latex moulding and bruise yourself up with the magic of makeup. Session 1: 10 - 12pm Pizza (provided): 12 - 1pm Session 2: 1-3pm Anna is a Hair And Makeup Effects Artist, […]

We're excited this Summer to be able to offer young people the opportunity to achieve their Arts Award while exploring the art we have on display around the museum. These sessions are led by our Education Officer and Education Assistant and must be pre-booked due to limited space. Arts Award sessions cost £5 per family […]

If you like a challenge, you'll love our STEM Workshops designed to get young people using the principles of engineering while having fun! Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science! Check our website for other workshop/activities during the Summer Holidays. STEM workshops […]

Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity. Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week. […]

A cafe with a warm welcome, chance to chat, free tea/coffee and cake, craft activities, children's toys. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches will also be available to talk if you feel you might need a free, professional debt advice service. CAP’s debt counselling helps thousands of people become debt free every year. They are […]

Join us on Wednesday 20 August at Chippenham Museum for Waste-Not-Wednesday, a day of free workshops and activities dedicated to slowing down fashion as part of our 'Threads' summer of fun! 👕 T-Shirt Bag Activity 📅 Wednesday 20 August 🕥 10.30am - 12.30pm 🎟️ Free, drop-in Take part in a simple no-sew activity where you’ll […]

Join us at Kingsley Road Community Hall (SN14 0AS) for a warm welcome and chance to connect with neighbours. Enjoy a cuppa &/or a light lunch and friendly chat. Weekly Schedule: 11.30am–12pm – Tea, coffee and access to pantry 12pm–1pm – Help yourself cold lunch Pop-up Pantry: If you have any spare fruit or vegetables, produce […]

This month's event marks both the one-year anniversary of the opening of The Waverley bar in Chippenham and a full year of our monthly vinyl listening event fundraisers for Dorothy House Hospice in the bar. This month we have versatile multi-instrumentalist Samuel Fox from Bristol coming along to play live for us. Samuel is deeply […]

Experience our fashion-themed drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. Sessions run from 9am-10am (last entry 9.45am) and are limited to four accompanied children. Ideal for those who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable, these sessions offer a relaxed environment. Please book a space for […]

Come along and work with: Angie Belcher - comedian and comedy writer Come and learn the secrets to making people laugh. Discover your comedy style and how to use it in a fun and friendly workshop. In this session you will learn how to structure your own comedy scene and find your own natural comedy […]

Come along and work with: Lottie Bywaters - Costume designer and maker Come and learn the process of costume design, how your favourite film and theatre costumes started out as a simple sketch and even design and make your own. In this session you will learn what goes into costume design and production. You will […]

Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free ‘fashionable’ activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity. Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note, activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays will be the same each week. […]

Curious about Chippenham's past? Our free guided walks are back for 2025 and bookings are now open!🚶 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 rich history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. Perfect for […]

The Neeld foyer & bar is hosting live music performed by up-and-coming local musicians, alongside some guest musicians visiting Chippenham. The evening will be rounded off by a few open mic slots. Keep an eye on our socials to see who will be performing! Doors from 7pm, music from 7.30pm.

Come and join us at the Olympiad Chippenham between 6pm and 8pm on Friday for our adult skate session. All abilities and disciplines welcome including beginners, quads and inline skaters welcome. Bring your own skates! £7 per person (cash or card payments accepted). Adult only Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19aD4PUw2C/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Join our annual quest for bats and moths in and around Baydons Meadow! Meet at 8.30pm on Friday, 22nd August, by the interpretation board and log seat near the cycle path and blue footbridge over the Avon. Paul Darby, who used to work for the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, will chat about the bats and lend […]

Visit the historic Yelde Hall on select dates in August and September, where you can meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates from 1709 in the lock-up!