Week of Events
Monday, August 24, 2026
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August 24, 2026 -Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
A wide variety of activities and experiences including goat yoga, ferret meet and great, guinea pig 'fishing', bug hunt and build, summer trail and summer fun days (11 and 25 August), along with the usual park experiences and cafe.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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August 25, 2026 -Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
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August 25, 2026 -Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
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August 25, 2026 -Outdoor Exploration at Bowood
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August 25, 2026 -Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
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August 25, 2026 -Summer Holiday Activities at Chippenham Museum
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August 25, 2026 -Sensory Woodland Walks at Westonbirt Arboretum
Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
The free creative activities can also be experienced in a quieter way before the museum opens with spaces limited to four accompanied children, these sessions offer an opportunity for those who may find the busy nature of drop-in sessions overwhelming to enjoy the activities in a calm, relaxed environment. Sessions run from 9-10am. Free but […]
Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
A wide variety of activities and experiences including goat yoga, ferret meet and great, guinea pig 'fishing', bug hunt and build, summer trail and summer fun days (11 and 25 August), along with the usual park experiences and cafe.
Outdoor Exploration at Bowood
With den building, fire lighting, game playing and exploring nature in the great outdoors. Sessions run 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-4:30pm; suitable for ages 6-10 years.
Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
This year the REME Museum Gnomes are saddling up for a summer of dressage fun. Explore the competing teams, discover their score cards, choose your champion and place your vote in the Winner Pot. Reception staff will advise where to go, what to do and where to get your trail pack.
Summer Holiday Activities at Chippenham Museum
Get creative during school holidays with free activities inspired by the Museum's collection and exhibitions.
Sensory Woodland Walks at Westonbirt Arboretum
Guided walks that venture off the beaten path, encouraging families to explore the arboretum through smell, touch, sound and sight. Sessions run 10.30am–12pm and 1.30–3pm.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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August 26, 2026 -Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
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August 26, 2026 -Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
A wide variety of activities and experiences including goat yoga, ferret meet and great, guinea pig 'fishing', bug hunt and build, summer trail and summer fun days (11 and 25 August), along with the usual park experiences and cafe.
Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
This year the REME Museum Gnomes are saddling up for a summer of dressage fun. Explore the competing teams, discover their score cards, choose your champion and place your vote in the Winner Pot. Reception staff will advise where to go, what to do and where to get your trail pack.
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026 -Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
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August 27, 2026 -Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
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August 27, 2026 -Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
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August 27, 2026 -Summer Holiday Activities at Chippenham Museum
Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
The free creative activities can also be experienced in a quieter way before the museum opens with spaces limited to four accompanied children, these sessions offer an opportunity for those who may find the busy nature of drop-in sessions overwhelming to enjoy the activities in a calm, relaxed environment. Sessions run from 9-10am. Free but […]
Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
A wide variety of activities and experiences including goat yoga, ferret meet and great, guinea pig 'fishing', bug hunt and build, summer trail and summer fun days (11 and 25 August), along with the usual park experiences and cafe.
Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
This year the REME Museum Gnomes are saddling up for a summer of dressage fun. Explore the competing teams, discover their score cards, choose your champion and place your vote in the Winner Pot. Reception staff will advise where to go, what to do and where to get your trail pack.
Summer Holiday Activities at Chippenham Museum
Get creative during school holidays with free activities inspired by the Museum's collection and exhibitions.
Friday, August 28, 2026
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August 28, 2026 -Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
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August 28, 2026 -Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
A wide variety of activities and experiences including goat yoga, ferret meet and great, guinea pig 'fishing', bug hunt and build, summer trail and summer fun days (11 and 25 August), along with the usual park experiences and cafe.
Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
This year the REME Museum Gnomes are saddling up for a summer of dressage fun. Explore the competing teams, discover their score cards, choose your champion and place your vote in the Winner Pot. Reception staff will advise where to go, what to do and where to get your trail pack.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
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August 29, 2026 -Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
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August 29, 2026 -Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
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August 29, 2026 -Mini Rovers Driving at Bowood
Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
A wide variety of activities and experiences including goat yoga, ferret meet and great, guinea pig 'fishing', bug hunt and build, summer trail and summer fun days (11 and 25 August), along with the usual park experiences and cafe.
Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
This year the REME Museum Gnomes are saddling up for a summer of dressage fun. Explore the competing teams, discover their score cards, choose your champion and place your vote in the Winner Pot. Reception staff will advise where to go, what to do and where to get your trail pack.
Mini Rovers Driving at Bowood
Test your driving skills and go off-road on an obstacle track in a mini replica Land Rover, the perfect experience for children to learn how to control a vehicle. Suitable for ages 10+ years.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
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August 30, 2026 -Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
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August 30, 2026 -Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
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August 30, 2026 -Mini Rovers Driving at Bowood
Summer Events at Fairfield Animal Centre
A wide variety of activities and experiences including goat yoga, ferret meet and great, guinea pig 'fishing', bug hunt and build, summer trail and summer fun days (11 and 25 August), along with the usual park experiences and cafe.
Gnome Dressage at the REME Museum
This year the REME Museum Gnomes are saddling up for a summer of dressage fun. Explore the competing teams, discover their score cards, choose your champion and place your vote in the Winner Pot. Reception staff will advise where to go, what to do and where to get your trail pack.
Mini Rovers Driving at Bowood
Test your driving skills and go off-road on an obstacle track in a mini replica Land Rover, the perfect experience for children to learn how to control a vehicle. Suitable for ages 10+ years.
