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The Clogettes present Peter Pan Jr at the Neeld Hall in Chippenham

25th April 2023

Are you ready for a trip to Neverland? Join Chippenham's CLOGS Musical Theatre group as it tells the classic tale of Peter Pan Jr in May at the Neeld Hall. on ...

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Earth Day Celebrations at Chippenham Museum

22nd April 2023

Celebrate Earth Day and the national launch of The Wild Escape collective artwork. Catch up with the journey of the Peppered Moth and reveal some of the some of...

Cartoon Circus Live at The Neeld, Chippenham

5th April 2023

Family show featuring some of Britain’s funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, magic, a huge giant d...

The Wild Escape Takeover Day at Chippenham Museum

25th February 2023

Inspired by artist Sarah Gillespie’s beautiful print of the Peppered Moth, with family friendly creative sessions. Discover the amazing story of the colour-chan...

Queen Mary 1 Workshop at Chippenham Library

18th February 2023

Find out about Queen Mary I and her connections with the city in a fun, interactive workshop based around drama games. Book in advance, suitable for ages 7-11 y...

Board Game Morning at Chippenham Library

16th February 2023

An opportunity to explore a range of board games and have some fun!...

Books Activity at Chippenham Library

14th February 2023

Stories and crafts for ages 4-11 years....

The Arc Park Chippenham

New, wooden, eco-friendly play area in Chippenham opens for half term week

13th February 2023

A new play park has opened in Chippenham this week, offering a fun and exciting space for children to play and explore. The new bespoke play area, made almo...

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Lego Club at Chippenham Library

13th February 2023

An opportunity to get creative!...

Pyjama Party at Chippenham Library

10th February 2023

Stories, songs and colouring for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2....

Chippenham Uniform Exchange

Chippenham Uniform Exchange offers free and low cost school kit to families in need

2nd February 2023

Chippenham Uniform Exchange is a new, not-for-profit community interest organisation helping the town's families with the cost of school uniform. "Our aim is t...

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Twelfth Night at Chippenham Museum

7th January 2023

At the museum: discover what life was like during the Anglo Saxon period with the help of some inspiring re-enactors. At the Yelde Hall: stories poet and mus...

Chippenham’s Abbeyfield School extension plans to be shared with the public

4th January 2023

Abbeyfield School in Chippenham is hosting a drop in event this January to share plans for a major extension which if agreed will secure sufficient school plac...

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A Christmas Carol at the Neeld

4th December 2022

On Christmas Eve, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a terrifying journey through the past and into the future, accompanied by three fearsome ghost...

Festival of Christmas

30th November 2022

With a range of festive events including workshops at Chippenham Museum, markets in the High Street and shows at the Neeld....

Halloween Spooktacular at The Neeld, Chippenham

30th October 2022

Jam-packed with your favourite Halloween Hits and amazing ultra-violet puppetry, guaranteed to bring a smile to children of all ages from 3 to 103!...

Scrap Monsters at Chippenham Museum

27th October 2022

Create your own scrap monsters ready for Halloween. This activity will use scrap materials from past workshops, and the end product will be fully recyclable. Fr...

Footballer Tyrone Mings is guest of honour at Sheldon School Awards Evening

8th October 2022

England and Aston Villa footballer, Tyrone Mings, was the guest of honour at Sheldon School's annual Awards Evening on Thursday 6th October. The Awards Evening...

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Chippenham River Festival 2022

29th August 2022

Arisan stalls, community market, duck race, tree climbing with high ropes, boat trips and stand up paddleboarding....

The Battle of Chippenham with Chippenham Museum

23rd July 2022

A large-scale civil war re-enactment of The Battle of Chippenham. ...

Kington Langley Scarecrow Trail 2022

18th June 2022

A family trail through the village; the theme will be "Royal Scarecrows" to commemorate the Queens Jubilee celebrations this year....

Cook It! online cookery course

April 5 – 5:00 pm

Ask an Astronomer Competition at the Herschel Museum

April 25 – 10:00 am

American Road Trip at the American Museum

April 25 – 10:00 am

Daffodils at the American Museum

April 25 – 10:00 am