The Venues

PrideFest venues!

PrideFest 2025 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.


This page provides information on each of the venues.

The Arc

The Arc is a climbing centre and skatepark with a cafe.


theclimbingacademy.com

Saturday 11:00–15:00
Climbing taster sessions – The Arc

Bargammon's Tavern and Great Hall

Board Game cafe downstairs and Great Hall event space upstairs.


Accessibility: Please note that the Great Hall at Bargammon's can unfortunately only be accessed via stairs.


bargammon.co.uk

Saturday 15:00–17:00
Live Comedy at Bargammon’s Tavern (upstairs) in the Great Hall
Saturday 18:00–TBC
Pride Rock n Roll bingo at Bargammon’s Tavern (downstairs)

The Cause

The Cause Music and Arts Centre, Chippenham

A multi-purpose Music and Arts venue.


Housed in a former Methodist Church, a 19th century cottage, and former Quaker meeting rooms.


thecausevenue.com

Saturday 19:30–22:30
Fab & Funky Sundance Disco at The Cause

Cousin Norman's

Cafe and bar with large outdoor space.


A hidden gem slightly away from the town centre.


facebook.com/cousinnormans

Saturday 17:00–19:00
Punk Badge Making Workshop at Cousin Norman’s

The Flying Monk

The Flying Monk is a pub

which prides itself on serving quality real ale and continental beer.


It regularly hosts live music and drag acts.


facebook.com/theflyingmonkpub

Saturday 14:00–TBC
Celebration events at The Flying Monk
Saturday 20:30–Late
Sheila Tackya / Drag Show at The Flying Monk

Grounded

Grounded is a welcoming Cafe, Bar & Restaurant in the heart of the local community.

Serving delicious meals, cocktails and brunches.
Beautiful sun court-yard.
Live music & events.


groundedcafebars.com

Saturday 12:00
BBQ and live music at Grounded
Saturday 19:00-21:00
Drag Karaoke (upstairs) at Grounded
Saturday 21:00-2:00
Pride After Party at Grounded
Sunday 12:00
BBQ and live music at Grounded

High Street

High Street, Chippenham

The main street through the centre of Chippenham. Lined with shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, businesses, etc. Pedestrianised (closed to vehicles) between 6am and 7.30pm on weekends.

Saturday 10:30–13:00
Chalk painting with Public Art Chippenham “Paint the Town”

King Alfred Hall

Large hall belonging to St. Andrews Church.


St. Andrews is an Inclusive, Eco, and Fairtrade church.


standrewschippenham.org.uk

Sunday 11:00-16:00
The market at King Alfred Hall

Monkton Park

Paths in Monkton Park

A large and central park accessed from the High Street.

Saturday 9:00-10:00
Chippenham Parkrun in Monkton park – Rainbow Best 5k

Old Road Tavern

Old Road Tavern

Traditional pub with beer garden that serves real ales.


Regularly hosts live music and comedy nights.


facebook.com/OldRoadTavernPub

Saturday 19:00–23:00
Pride Goes Punk (Menstrual Cramps, Modern Evils, The SinicTones, Kurt Alexander) at Old Road Tavern
Sunday 14:00-17:00
Pride Goes Acoustic (M3g, Harmony, AJ, Bobbi Pickard) at Old Road Tavern

Rivo Lounge

Traditional British café fare served all day in a Victorian-style space.


thelounges.co.uk/rivo

Sunday 11:30
Drag Brunch at Rivo Lounge

Town Hall

Town Hall

The offices of Chippenham Town Council.

Saturday 10:00
Chippenham Town Council – Progress Pride Flag raising

Waterstones

Bookshop with a wide range of mainstream titles in stock.


It has a vibrant Children's department at the rear of the shop.


waterstones.com

Saturday 15:00–16:30
Meet and greet with Bluey at Waterstones

The Waverley

Cafe, Bar and Bottle Shop supplying the finest coffee, wine, cocktails, beer & cider and spirits.


thewaverleychippenham.co.uk

Saturday 14:30–17:00
Open Mic – Music and Spoken Word at The Waverley

Wine Monkey

Wine bar and cafe with recently opened lunchtime deli/restaurant.


winemonkey.co.uk

Sunday 17:30-19:30
Pride “wine-down” with live music from Luke & Ash at Wine Monkey
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