Astronomy Day
- Where: Chippenham Museum, 9 - 10 Market Place Wiltshire Chippenham SN15 3HF United Kingdom
- When:Saturday 01 August 2026
- Time: 10:30 AM
- Cost: Free
Join Chippenham Museum for some fun-filled space exploration! Take part in some astronomy-inspired activities and explore the Solar System with Sirius Astronomy in a special workshop.
There are two identical workshops taking place, and attendees are advised to book only one session. They are free to attend, but booking is essential. The sessions are recommended for children aged 6+, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Craft Activities
Saturday 1 August
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop-in
Workshops Saturday 1 August 10.30am – 11.30am & 2pm – 3pm Free, booking essentialThe workshops are led by Paul Hill, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), and co-presenter and writer of the popular Awesome Astronomy podcast. He has appeared on BBC News and radio to discuss a range of astronomy and space-related topics, and has also been interviewed on The Sky at Night. He is part of the team behind the bi-annual, family-friendly AstroCamp in the Brecon Beacons, and is a Space Ambassador for the European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO), working with the European Space Agency and UK Space Agency on space-related education programmes in schools.