Chippenham Museum

Tetbury & Malmesbury

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.

The medieval Yelde Hall is open on Saturdays from Easter until the end of September. Meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates form 1709 in the lock-up.