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What's on in Giddea Hall

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Giddea Hall.

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Open House

Found this on Church of St John the Baptist's radar. Open House — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Thu 23 Jul10:15Church of St John the Baptist(3.1mi)

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Coffee Shop

A chance to catch up over a cup of coffee or tea and a cake, scone or piece of shortbread

Thu 23 Jul14:00St Giles(4.5mi)

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Dance

Age UK Wiltshire Daytime Disco

A fun, free and relaxed afternoon of music and socialising for everyone aged 55+ Come along and enjoy a lively mix of music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s! Whether you’d like to hit the dance floor or simply sit back with a drink and enjoy the tunes, there’s something for everyone. Accessible venue with plenty of space Great music and great company No need to book – just turn up! We can’t wait to see you there!

Fri 24 Jul15:00Neeld Community and Arts Centre, High Street, Chippenham, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom(4.1mi)

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Talks & Lectures

Field & Folk With post screening Q&A

Through the voices of farmers, historians, conservationists, and local people, the film reveals how centuries of working the land have shaped the hills, fields, and villages we see today. As the seasons turn, it explores the challenges facing rural life — from changing farming practices to environmental pressures — while celebrating those who are working to care for the land and keep its traditions alive. Join us after the screening for a Q&A (line-up TBC).

Fri 24 Jul20:30The Pound Arts Centre(3mi)

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Nature & Outdoors

Around £5

Bat walk at Monkton Park

Date: Friday, 24th July 2026 Time: 8.50pm to 10.20pm Location: Monkton Park, Chippenham Cost: £5 suggested donation per person Details: Join us for a fascinating sunset bat walk through Monkton Park! Learn what makes our native bats so special, why they need our help and how to use a bat detector. Booking is essential and tickets are available from 24th June.

Fri 24 Jul21:50Rooted Chippenham(4.3mi)

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Living Churchyard Working Party

an opportunity to help with the maintenance of our beautiful Living Churchyard (and get some exercise in the fresh air!) or just to come along and find out what we do. Refreshments often including cake are served from about 10.15am

Sat 25 Jul09:30St Giles(4.5mi)

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Markets & Fairs

Nunney Fayre Day 2026

Coming soon

Sat 25 Jul10:00Margaret and Wolfe - Box Flower Studio(4.7mi)

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Three Bad Men (1926) With live piano score by Meg Morley

A new series of silent-era classics arrives at The Pound Arts Centre, all accompanied by live piano score performed by BFI Southbank’s resident pianist Meg Morley. Since performing for her first silent film in 2016, Meg has quickly become one of the UK’s pre-eminent silent film accompanists, performing at various international film festivals and playing reguarly at the London Cinema Museum. In the 1870s, gold is discovered in the Dakota Territory, and wanted men Bull Stanley (Tom Santschi) and Mike Costigan (J. Farrell MacDonald) join thousands of other pioneers on a westward journey in search of wealth. Soon, Bull and Mike see a gang of thugs attacking Lee (Olive Borden), a young woman. They rescue her, but her father is killed during the assault, so Mike and Bull become her guardians. Before long, Bull and Mike leave their criminal pasts behind and devote themselves to Lee.

Sat 25 Jul20:30The Pound Arts Centre(3mi)

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Taizé

Church of St John the Baptist is putting on Taizé and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Sun 26 Jul18:00Church of St John the Baptist(3.1mi)

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Summer Holiday Creative Activities

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: Week 1 (28 & 30 July): Hexaflexhibition Have some mathematical fun with flexible hexagons. Week 2 (4 & 6 August): Butterfly Bonanza Craft your own beautiful paper butterflies. Week 3 (11 & 13 August): Frankenwyvern Designed by our Young Curators Group, make your own mixed-up mythical creature. Week 4 (18 & 20 August): People in Pieces Create your own quirky mosaic portrait. Week 5 (25 & 27 August): Glittering Grottos Design a secret 3D grotto for your shelf. Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 27 August 10.30am – 3.30pm Free, drop-in Our creative activities can also be enjoyed in a quieter session before the museum opens, for those who may find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions overwhelming or who simply prefer a calm, relaxed environment. Tuesday 28 July – Thursday 27 August 9.00am – 10.00am (last entry 9.45am) Free, booking essential For more information or to book your Quiet Time session

Tue 28 Jul11:30Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre(4.2mi)

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