Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge
Chippenham Museum 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham
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Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge
John Aubrey was born in the small hamlet of Easton Piercy, near Kington St Michael. Four hundred years later, this exhibition celebrates the life and work of this extraordinary individual. When Aubrey was born in 1626, it seemed that life would never change. But when he was just sixteen, the English Civil War broke out, […]
Mums Meet at The Angel
Join us every Monday and Thursday for a fun and relaxed get-together with your little ones. Enjoy a swim for just £7 per adult, and the best part? Children swim FREE! After your swim, unwind in our bar and restaurant area with drinks and snacks, while your little ones stay entertained with playtime and colouring […]
Chippenham Harriers River Run
Chippenham Harriers River Run is a great community event which attracts people of all abilities and ages. The 5k distance means that it is ideal for the beginners and the inclusion of the Fun Run makes it the perfect summer evening event for families. The 5k is open to anyone aged 13 and over and […]
Mums Meet at The Angel
Join us every Monday and Thursday for a fun and relaxed get-together with your little ones. Enjoy a swim for just £7 per adult, and the best part? Children swim FREE! After your swim, unwind in our bar and restaurant area with drinks and snacks, while your little ones stay entertained with playtime and colouring […]
90s and 00s Disco
Come and relive the 90s & 00s with a night of nostalgia, funky beats, and retro vibes to take you on an unforgettable trip down memory lane. Digging out your classic 90s or 00s clothing or dressing up as your favourite star is highly encouraged. Our Video DJ, Eventimate, will deliver not just the music […]
Chippenham Carnival
Get ready for a spectacular day of community spirit as Chippenham Carnival returns! The mayor will officially open the carnival at 2pm on stage in at the Carnival Village in Island Park. The village will be running from 2pm to 8.30pm and will be packed with live entertainment, delicious food and family-friendly fun. The highlight […]
Monday, June 29, 2026
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June 29, 2026 - RecurringSparkly Lite singing group
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June 29, 2026 - RecurringWalking Netball
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June 29, 2026 - RecurringPay as you go Walking Hockey
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June 29, 2026 - RecurringWomens Rounders Club
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June 29, 2026 - RecurringImprovers Acting
Sparkly Lite singing group
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 […]
Walking Netball
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 […]
Pay as you go Walking Hockey
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 […]
Womens Rounders Club
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 […]
Improvers Acting
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 […]
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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June 30, 2026 - RecurringBeginners Art
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June 30, 2026 - RecurringImprovers Art
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June 30, 2026 - RecurringHoopiness
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June 30, 2026 - RecurringAllsorts Community Choir Weekly Sessions
Beginners Art
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 – […]
Improvers Art
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 […]
Hoopiness
If you’re looking for something a bit different to the gym, this is a fun, beginner-friendly class focused on movement, music and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. And just to say, if the hoop spends more time on the floor than on your waist at first… that’s completely normal. Chippenham Tuesdays, 7pm–7.45pm 45 minutes It can […]
Allsorts Community Choir Weekly Sessions
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 […]
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
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July 1, 2026 - RecurringMemory Box Reading Group
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July 1, 2026 - RecurringBeyond Dementia, Art Group in Chippenham
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July 1, 2026 - RecurringYouth Art & Design
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July 1, 2026 - RecurringYouth Acting Improvisation
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July 1, 2026 - RecurringThe Power of the Particular: Brief Lives Creative Writing Workshops
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July 1, 2026 - RecurringMan Down Chippenham Group Meeting
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July 1, 2026 - RecurringRag & Bone Youth Theatre (Re Launch)
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July 1, 2026 - RecurringFight Club Fitness Class
Memory Box Reading Group
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 […]
Beyond Dementia, Art Group in Chippenham
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 […]
Youth Art & Design
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 […]
Youth Acting Improvisation
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 […]
The Power of the Particular: Brief Lives Creative Writing Workshops
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 Chippenham Group Meeting
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. […]
Rag & Bone Youth Theatre (Re Launch)
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 […]
Fight Club Fitness Class
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: […]
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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July 2, 2026Nathan Filer – Meet the author at Chippenham Library
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July 2, 2026 - RecurringShe Can Be Active – Mother and Daughter Netball
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July 2, 2026 - RecurringFree Matri Yoga Beginner course
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July 2, 2026 - RecurringSparkly Singers
Nathan Filer – Meet the author at Chippenham Library
On Thursday 2 July at 6pm join us for an author talk with Nathan Filer at Chippenham Library. Former mental health nurse, award-winning novelist and creative writing lecturer, Nathan is author of "The Shock of the Fall" and "The Heartland: Finding and Losing Schizophrenia". His work explores mental health with insight, compassion and creativity. This […]
She Can Be Active – Mother and Daughter Netball
Starting this June, join us for Mother and Daughter Netball in Chippenham! (Age 12+) Beginner-friendly sessions with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, open to all abilities and experience levels, and a great way to get active, meet new people and build confidence. Sign up to these FREE sessions here: https://bookwhen.com/wiltshireandswindonsport
Free Matri Yoga Beginner course
FREE beginner Yoga in Chippenham this June! If you ever thought yoga wasn’t for you or struggle with self confidence I’d love you to join me. I want to show you that yoga is for all bodies.
Sparkly Singers
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, […]
Friday, July 3, 2026
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July 3, 2026 - RecurringClimbing Wall Taster Sessions
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July 3, 2026 -Trio of Local Bands with Shinwell, Deep End and Vein
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July 3, 2026 - RecurringNo Strings Badminton
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July 3, 2026 - RecurringRunny Snotts Acoustic Social Circle @ The Waverley
Climbing Wall Taster Sessions
🔥 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: 🕒 […]
Trio of Local Bands with Shinwell, Deep End and Vein
🎶 LOCAL BAND NIGHT AT THE RUZE 🎶 Join us for a fantastic evening celebrating local live music as three talented bands take to the stage at The Ruze! Expect great tunes, a brilliant atmosphere, and the chance to support some of the best emerging talent from our local music scene. Whether you're a dedicated […]
No Strings Badminton
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 […]
Runny Snotts Acoustic Social Circle @ The Waverley
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 […]
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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July 4, 2026 - RecurringTreasures from History
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July 4, 2026 - RecurringInclusive Play – Every First Saturday of the Month
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July 4, 2026 -Reboot Party Band
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July 4, 2026Wessex Concert Orchestra presents Around the World in Eighty Minutes
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July 4, 2026 -RUBELLA BALLET with support from The New Dark Age at The Old Road Tavern
Treasures from History
Do you like crafts and getting creative? Are you interested in history? If yes, then these are the sessions for you! This is an opportunity for you to explore some of the amazing documents in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre’s archive collections in a friendly and informal setting. Embrace the opportunity to handle original […]
Inclusive Play – Every First Saturday of the Month
Join us for fun, freedom and inclusive play at our Inclusive Play sessions in Corsham! These sessions create a welcoming space especially for neurodivergent children and their siblings, where kids can explore, play and be themselves with no judgement or expectations. 🧩 Child-led play means children can move at their own pace, try new activities, […]
Reboot Party Band
Reboot are a high-energy Bristol-based covers band bringing a fresh twist to the songs everyone knows and loves. Blending classic crowd-pleasers with forgotten golden hits, the band delivers feel-good live sets packed with nostalgia, energy, and plenty of surprises along the way.
Wessex Concert Orchestra presents Around the World in Eighty Minutes
Travel around the world in just 80 minutes with Wessex Concert Orchestra's summer concert! Experience London, Russia, Poland, Italy and the USA all within one room, no hot air balloon required! Local concert pianist Dominic Irving will play Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, which is sure to be a spectacular performance. Tickets are available online […]
RUBELLA BALLET with support from The New Dark Age at The Old Road Tavern
RUBELLA BALLET are an original Punk band formed in Autumn 1979. Considered part of the Anarcho & Goth scene, with their unique Ultra Violet show wearing home made day-glo punk clothes, created by Zillah Minx. RUBELLA BALLET's first gig supporting Crass & Poison Girls led to their own headline gigs and support gigs & tours […]
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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July 5, 2026 - RecurringFREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park
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July 5, 2026 -Rugby TogethHER – Chippenham RFC Women’s Rugby Taster Day
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July 5, 2026 -Blues (live music) with Cole & Ward and support Elly Hopkins
FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park
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 […]
Rugby TogethHER – Chippenham RFC Women’s Rugby Taster Day
Do you have plans on the 5th of July? YOU DO NOW!!! Come and join us and give rugby a go! Open to all women & girls, no experience needed! Don’t forget to put it in your diaries! 📍 Chippenham RFC Let’s get women togetHER 🌟 More details to come ⭐️
Blues (live music) with Cole & Ward and support Elly Hopkins
Cole & Ward are a UK blues and Americana duo blending original songwriting with classic blues influences. Featuring singer-songwriter Mark Cole and award-winning harmonica player Liam Ward, expect soulful, guitar-and-harmonica-driven tunes. With support from one of our local talented musicians - Elly Hopkins
