# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Astronomy Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: 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 essential

Book your workshop place here ? https://bit.ly/AstronomyDay2026

The 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chippenham/astronomy-day/200030278611509
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chippenham
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Place, SN15 3HF Chippenham, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.4631
- **long**: -2.10855
- **full address**: Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Place, SN15 3HF Chippenham, United Kingdom, 10 Market Mead, Chippenham, SN15 3RZ, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Astronomy Day
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5133e07a22dc735f25c0f71d76ebd8f7736672bf168bd15efcf26b8d9165873a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc08a8a8-gmir?v=1785573567

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Astronomy Day being held?
  - **A:** Astronomy Day takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Place, SN15 3HF Chippenham, United Kingdom, 10 Market Mead, Chippenham, SN15 3RZ, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Astronomy Day?
  - **A:** Astronomy Day is organized by Chippenham Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Astronomy Day is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chippenham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Astronomy Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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