Chippenham is well supplied with restaurants, cafes and bars, for refreshment while shopping or an evening out. In the town, the Neeld Community and Arts centre has a full programme of cultural and entertainment events, and the town museum tells the story of Chippenham’s fascinating history. The John Coles Park is a beautiful town centre oasis, with bandstand, children’s play activities and refreshments. Monkton Park offers beautiful walks along the river as well as a pitch and put and small golf course. For outings, local places to visit include historic Lacock Abbey and village, Bowood House and, for motor racing and much more, the village of Castle Coombe.