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, […]
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: […]
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. […]
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: […]
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: […]
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. […]
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: […]
From townhouse to your house, help us celebrate the buildings of Chippenham in our free creative workshop! Get crafty and make your own 3D mini model using recycled materials, then take part in an exciting community display. All completed models will be displayed at the Yelde Hall on Saturday 19 September, 10.30am to 3.30pm, as […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 September’s installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by Nicholas Herbert and Sarah Purvey. Nicholas Herbert studied at the Central School of Art & Design, followed by a degree in visual communication at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham. Since 2012, he has concentrated on creating a series of small, […]
