PrideFest 2026 isn't taking place in one single venue.
It is happening throughout Chippenham with events at numerous venues. This will integrate Pride fully into the town.
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This page provides information on each of the venues.
Cafe and bar with large outdoor space.
A hidden gem slightly away from the town centre.
The flying monk, situated in the heart of chippenham is Traditional pub with a twist. Specialising in a range of 19 Belgian beers, real ales and ciders, spirits and hand picked wine list. The Flying Monk hosts regular events such as 'rock and roll bingo', meat raffles, guest bands and vocalists including Resident Drag DIVA Sheila Tackya! Justin and his team are meticulous in providing you the best in service, entertainment, drink quality and cleanliness. The Flying Monk, a proper pub, for everyone!
Grounded is a buzzing cafe-bar that prides itself on being a welcoming home for the whole community. We feature a vibrant two-story interior and a lush, expansive outdoor garden.
We arefully accessible(including a dedicated disabled toilet on the ground floor),family-friendly, andmassively dog-friendly -we absolutely love welcoming our four-legged friends!
The main street through the centre of Chippenham. Lined with shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, businesses, etc. Pedestrianised (closed to vehicles) between 06:00 and 19:30 on weekends.
A moderately sized green space sandwiched between Emery Gate shopping centre and the river Avon. Island Park is easily accessed directly from the High Street.
A large and central park a few minutes walk from the High Street, just across the river Avon.
Monkton Park is a beautiful large open space in the centre of Chippenham with a children’s play area and Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).
Victorian building housing a modern venue with a large performance space and stage.
The Neeld was extensively refurbished in 2023 to provide a new entrance off Borough Parade car park and a stylish foyer, box-office, and bar.
Traditional pub with beer garden that serves real ales.
Regularly hosts live music and comedy nights.
Reel is a nationwide independent cinema chain.
Chippenham's cinema had a complete refurbishment in 2018 and has 5 screens.
Rivo situated, as its name suggests- Overlooking the Avon it boasts bar, restaurant and outdoor seating. Noted for impeccable customer service and a varied menu providing breakfasts, main meals, cakes and snacks,burgers and homemade soup and even tapas! (09:00-22:30) featuring an extensive range of gluten free and vegan options. Coffee is provided by Bristol based "clifton' alongside hand made smoothies, milkshakes, mocktails and cocktails. With weekly promotions Rivo Lounge also have social events like the ever popular Drag Bingo, open mics, paint and sips, are sales and wellbeing cafes. Dog and Family friendly- it's the premier place for brunch, dinner, drinks and party! Bookings recommended on parties of 6 or above
Bookshop with a wide range of mainstream titles in stock.
It has a vibrant Children's department at the rear of the shop.
The Yelde Hall has stood in the town since at least the 15th Century, although a building may have been on the site even longer. In its time it has been a guildhall, council chamber, an armoury, a fire station, a jail, a bank, a Tourist Information Centre, as well as a museum, gallery and theatre.
