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Chippenham Museum

10 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HF

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01249 705020

About

Chippenham Museum is free to visit, open 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday in the heart of Chippenham.

Housed in an 18th century townhouse, Chippenham Museum tells the fascinating story of this historic market town from its prehistoric origins to the present day.

Learn about the town’s development, through its connections to river, road and rail, and explore its surprising links to Alfred the Great and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

Discover the creativity of North Wiltshire through the museum's notable art collection. Enjoy a programme of historical and creative exhibitions, with events and workshops for all ages and local artists and makers in the museum shop.

Why not also visit Chippenham’s medieval Yelde Hall, just a two minute walk from the museum? Open on Saturdays with free entry, 10.30am to 3.30pm from April to October.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free Admission	Free

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	16:00*
Tuesday	10:00	16:00*
Wednesday	10:00	16:00*
Thursday	10:00	16:00*
Friday	10:00	16:00*
Saturday	10:00	16:00*
Sunday	Closed*

* Yelde Hall open Fridays and Saturdays 10.30am – 3.30pm, open at other times by arrangement

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access

Attraction Facilities

Shop

Children & Infants

Accept Children Over 3

Establishment Features

Conference facilities
Open All Year
Toilets

Key Features

Approx length of visit - 2hrs including a visit to the Yelde Hall
In town/city centre
Indoor Attraction
Max group size - 30
Min group size - 5
No Smoking Attraction
Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Parking & Transport

Parking On Site - Car parks available nearby, contact museum or see website for details

Specialist Features

Family Fun
Marketed towards children
Marketed towards families
Marketed towards senior citizens
Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

Wi-fi available

Venue Facilities

Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Not on Sun.

Map & Directions

View Map

Road Directions

• Follow the brown tourist signs for Bowood House from the motorway into the town centre. Do not follow brown signs to the Swindon and Wiltshire History Centre!• On seeing the railway arches, get into the right-hand lane and follow the road marked Calne/Bath/A4 under the right-hand arch.• Follow the blue 'P' parking sign for Borough Parade and Emery Gate, and the brown "Angel Hotel" signs.• Turn left into Gladstone Road and go over the river bridge.• On the first left you will find the Borough Parade car park which is pay and display or• Continue past the car park entrance and the back of the Angel Hotel• Turn Left down River Street ( opposite the Gladstone Public House)• And first left again into car park next to the library. There is limited parking here

Public Transport Directions

Directions from the Railway Station The Museum is a 10 minute walk from the station• On leaving the station turn right down the hill towards the town centre ( Cocklebury Rd /Station Road on map)• Turn right down New Road and over the bridge• Continue onto High Street ( Closed to traffic)• The Museum is situation in the Market Place past the Buttercross and next to the Angel Hotel Direction from the Bus StationThe museum is right next to the bus station in the town Market Place

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Recent Reviews:

BonnieandRoger
Amazing exhibition celebrating sindys 60th anniversary
Sunday, 12th May 2024
A fantastic display celebrating sindys 60th anniversary. A very well put together display right from the start up to the present day. It was so nice seeing like-minded ladies reminiscing about... Read full review
georgef937
truro
a great visit!
Tuesday, 30th July 2024
this museum is worth the visit but it is very small, I saw it all in less than 30 mins. Could do with more information throughout but was free so can't complain! Read full review
Marilou p
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
A lovely day in the Museum
Wednesday, 13th November 2024
A lovely day at Chippenham Museum with my best friend we had a great time and experience . I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service the staff was so friendly and... Read full review

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Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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