We are supported by Chiseldon Parish Council who provide the venue for our museum.
Chiseldon Local History Group
Chiseldon Local History Group was formed to record and preserve objects and information related to the Parish of Chiseldon and where possible to make this
available to the public either through publications or in our museum.
Chiseldon Museum from Butts Road
Phil Harding on the opening of Chiseldon Museum, August 2004
Scout Camp at Roebuck Hill, Marlborough 1917
Chiseldon Museum from Butts Road
SEPTEMBER 2026 MEETING
Our next hall meeting is on Wednesday, 16 September in Holy Cross Church Hall, Butts Road, SN4 0NN at 7.30pm, when we will welcome Dr. Rosa Matheson to give her talk on ‘Exploring Railway History’. Rosa is a well-known expert on, and author of, books related to the Great Western Railway and the Swindon GWR works, and, in particular, the contribution made by women to the history of the GWR. She will take us on a historical journey through Britain’s railway history, no doubt including the above topics. She has also written ‘Death, Dynamite and Disaster: A grisly Railway History’ and ‘Terror in the Tunnels’. This month’s talk forms part of ‘Swindon History Month’ with talks and events taking place across the area, which is co-organised by Dr. Matheson. Other events will be advertised in the local press and on social media outlets.
MUSEUM
The museum is in the Old Chapel, Butts Road, Chiseldon, SN4 0NW
and is open every Saturday from 2pm - 4pm until the end of September 2026.
ENTRY IS FREE
New displays for this year include a revamped section on the Chiseldon Cauldrons, 'School Days' and 'Pubs of the Parish'. There will also be a new series of exhibits on the theme 'medicine in the past'. Come along and see for yourselves.
Use the map below or our What 3 Words are: police.retire.lied
If you enjoy history, particularly local history, why not join Chiseldon Local History Group!
Come and join one of our meetings in Holy Cross Church Hall, Butts Road, Chiseldon, SN4 0NN
at 7.30pm on the third Wednesday of each month (except for August and December).
Annual membership is £20. If you are a visitor, there is a charge of £5 per meeting.
For our programme of speakers, please see Programme page.