A range of family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities! LEGO® Engineering Workshops - Pre-bookable sessions Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Led by our Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable supervision, please book your space in advance to […]
Tuesday 13 February 9.30am – 10.30am Free, booking essential via Eventbrite Book one of four places for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in activities in a quieter way. These free sessions are for children who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Instead, book to join a smaller group of children […]
Tuesday 13 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, drop-in Explore work by artist Ellie Thompson, on display in the museum and get creative with our related craft activity.
Wednesday 14 February to Saturday 17 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, in the Yelde Hall Visit the historic Yelde Hall for a display of work by this talented group of Young Photographers. Find out more about the museums after school club including their current project ‘More time to play’ celebrating play and sporting activities. On […]
Thursday 15 February 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, drop-in Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum for our annual celebration of the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal. Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free family friendly activities. Canal Day is a great opportunity to […]
A-tishoo! A-tishoo! We all fall down! Most people know that Ring O’Roses is actually about the plague rather than just being a children’s song or game. But what’s hiding in the words of Jack and Jill? Or Goosey Goosey Gander? And how does it relate to Chippenham? Join Lucy Whitfield with your young family for […]
Explore objects in the galleries through the words of the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group as they celebrate the end of their latest project ‘Write around the Museum’. Over the past six month the group, led by local writer and theatre-maker Ruth Hill, have been writing, right around the museum! Visit the galleries and hear […]
An hour and a half of circus skills suitable for everyone! Yep - all ages and abilities, bring the whole family. We can get you started with the basics or expand your repertoire of tricks and a few games might be thrown in as well. This is a ‘have ago’ session with a combination of […]
When did being a toddler become so cool? A toddler sensory and music session, run by Melt Productions. Expect twinkling lights, fun and interesting things to play with and a chance for you and your little one to interact with fellow toddlers and their parents. (N/B All toddlers must be accompanied by an adult) Suggested […]
Be prepared to be blown away by aKa's brand new family friendly show which is bright and sunny! Today's forecast includes brisk boogying, severe silliness and spells of confetti showers.With extreme movement travelling in all directions, we predict joy spreading across large areas. You'll need to hold on to your hats, as we foresee a high chance […]
Spitz & Co presents - ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII! Determined to give Oscar-nominated Austin Butler a run for his money, award-winning Elvis impersonator Joe Reeve stars in his own version of the classic Elvis film “Blue Hawaii”. His long-time tour manager Josephine Cunningham is there to keep the show on the road ... next stop […]
We're delighted to welcome you back to Chippenham Roller disco roller disco, at the Olympiad Leisure Centre. Join us for skating fun, games and great music, hosted by our volunteer marshal team who work hard so you can skate safely. Bring your own skates or borrow ours - hire skates and safety kit (strongly recommended!) […]
