The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum. From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime […]

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 […]

FOR AGES 18+ Drama Workshops with their basis in improvisation and devising, but including script. ‘The most fun I have all week’ Mondays in 5 week blocks at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham Improvers 7.30 – 9pm (Beginners 6 -7.30pm) For those who’ve been coming to us for a while, or who like to […]

Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Tuesdays 9.30 – 11.30 am at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham Term 1: September 16th – October 21st 2025 – Still Life (drawing) Term 2: November 4th – December 9th 2025 – Objects (interiors) Term 3: January 6th – February 10th 2026 – […]

The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum. From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime […]

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 […]

Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for those with some experience or who want to extend their skills further. Tuesdays at 12.30 – 2.30pm at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham (you can find all of our locations at the bottom of our website with maps) Term 1: September 16th – October […]

A relaxed and not-scary block of 5 classes exploring movement and mark-making; what happens on the paper if the marks aren't solely relying on the eyes to observe? How can our bodies explore dance in tandem with a mark-maker? And other curiosities! Georgie has many years of dance experience in community and professional settings and […]

Allsorts Community Choir meets Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Chippenham. All sorts of styles from swing to gospel, to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between. All sorts of people from 18-108 welcome! First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined (paid termly). Auditions, music reading, & experience […]

The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum. From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime […]

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 […]

Chippenham Art Group meets monthly on Wednesdays in St Paul’s Church Hall, Greenway Lane, Chippenham. It’s led by artist Fran Young and organised by our experienced community services coordinator Pam Ollis. Projects ranging from painting and drawing to collage, printing, crafts, clay modelling and more. We work at a leisurely pace with plenty of time […]

Art & Design sessions for 13-17 year olds in 10 week blocks. Following on from our brilliant year of designing for the Mayor's Ball, and creating a beautiful colour wall for Chippenham Library, we’re ready to go again and create more original art work to adorn our lovely town. Taught by experienced local artist and […]

For ages 12+ You can do art and design or acting improvisation Delivered in 10 week blocks Term 1: September 17th – October 15th/ November 5th – Dec 3rd 2025 (Followed by Youth Club) Term 2: January 7th – Feb 4th 2026/Feb 25th – March 25th 2026 (Followed by Youth Club) Term 3: April 15th […]

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 […]

Man Down is a men's (18+) group dedicated to removing the stigma and getting men talking. We offer peer support from lived experiences, we are respectful, safe, non-judgmental, supportive, and completely confidential. Just turn up, it's free to attend, no need to book, listen or join in and share, it's up to you, no pressure. […]

Our Youth Theatre is BACK ! And we're going to get PHYSICAL!! How it works and what we make will depend on your brilliant ideas and immense talent. For ages 13-20 It'll be led by Physical Theatre practitioners and CIC Directors Tamsin and Laura. In the past we've re-worked traditional stories with our own unique […]

Rag & Bone Youth Theatre is BACK! And we're going to get PHYSICAL!! How it works and what we make will depend on your brilliant ideas and immense talent. For ages 13-20 It'll be led by Physical Theatre practitioners and CIC Directors Tamsin and Laura. In the past we've re-worked traditional stories with our own […]

We’re bringing something different to Wednesday nights… A high-energy, no-nonsense Fight Club Fitness Class built to push your limits, build strength, and sharpen your mindset. This isn’t just another gym session. This is structure, intensity, and purpose — backed by the standards of Tora Kai Karate and the environment of the Dojo Community Hub. Expect: […]

✂️ 🧁 Under 5s Coffee & Craft at Wiltshire Scrapstore ☕🎨 Living in Wiltshire and have a little one under 5? Love coffee and getting creative? Come and join us at Wiltshire Scrapstore on 7th & 8th May for our increasingly popular Under 5s Coffee & Craft sessions! ✨This week’s theme: Cakes🍩🎂🍰🍪 🎵🎉✨ 🖍️ Creative […]

The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum. From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime […]

Join Beki Wills and the team for a fun night of sipping and painting at The Three Crowns, Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 3DB. Our Sip and Paint sessions offer a relaxed and creative atmosphere while unleashing your artistic side. Perfect for artists of all skill levels, our events are designed to foster creativity and community. Whether […]

🎨🥂 Sip and Paint 🥂🎨 We are looking forward to providing a sip and paint workshop at The Three Crowns Chippenham. A fun and creative workshop led by experienced artist Beki Wills. No experience required and beginners welcome. Enjoy an evening of socialising and painting whilst supporting local venues. Thur 7th May 2026 at 7pm […]

Chippenham Chargers are a community club hosting sessions for U11s, U15s, men & women. Come and join us, new members welcome! Register via email to: chippenhamchargers@gmail.com  

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, […]

✂️ 🧁 Under 5s Coffee & Craft at Wiltshire Scrapstore ☕🎨 Living in Wiltshire and have a little one under 5? Love coffee and getting creative? Come and join us at Wiltshire Scrapstore on 7th & 8th May for our increasingly popular Under 5s Coffee & Craft sessions! ✨This week’s theme: Cakes🍩🎂🍰🍪 🎵🎉✨ 🖍️ Creative […]

The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum. From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime […]

🔥 Friday Night Climbing Fun! 🧗‍♀️🧗‍♂️ Kick off your weekend with an adrenaline boost! 🎉 Join us every Friday evening for our Climbing Wall Taster Sessions - a fun, high-energy experience for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a total beginner or just up for a challenge, we’ve got you covered! 💪 What’s on: 🕒 […]

Join us at The Ruze for a night of Jazz. Doors at 18:30. Tickets are £20 in advance / £25 on the door.

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 […]

Garry J Foley is a world-class Elvis Tribute Artist who has performed across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, China, India, and Asia. With years of experience and multiple awards to his name, Garry brings the authentic sound, charisma, and spirit of Elvis to every stage. In 2016, Garry proudly represented the UK in the official […]

Garry J Foley is a world-class Elvis Tribute Artist who has performed across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, China, India, and Asia. With years of experience and multiple awards to his name, Garry brings the authentic sound, charisma, and spirit of Elvis to every stage. There is only one Elvis Presley but Garry is one […]

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. […]

The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum. From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime […]

Come along to the King Alfred Hall on Saturday 9th May and you will have the opportunity to see stalls filled with amazing locally made arts and crafts. You can bag yourself a bargain or buy a special gift for someone. There will also be homemade cakes and refreshments on sale to enjoy whilst you […]

Mark your calendar for the REME Museum’s annual re-enactment and living history event Wartime Britain on 9 - 10 May 2026! This weekend always promises to be an amazing day out exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II. Every year the event gets bigger and better, […]

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: […]

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 May’s installment of the museum's free art talk series, they will be joined Alma Boyes and Helen Harris. Alma Boyes studied ceramics and sculpture at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham, and a Masters in Ceramic Design at North Staffordshire Polytechnic. Boyes worked as a sculptor and enlarger at the Morris Singer Foundry, working […]

A fun afternoon of various activities and fundraising is open to all to raise vital funds for local charity Dorothy House Hospice Care and the Multiple System Atrophy Trust. Organisers Sue, Emma and Sue say; We wanted to do something for charity and put some good back into the world, so we got together and […]

Mark your calendar for the REME Museum’s annual re-enactment and living history event Wartime Britain on 9 - 10 May 2026! This weekend always promises to be an amazing day out exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II. Every year the event gets bigger and better, […]