A friendly way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures, no stuffy rooms, just walking, talking, pub chats, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.
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• Four sessions a month, alternating walks and pub/cafe evenings.
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• Choose a membership, a flexi pass, or just drop in.
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• Fascinating tales, good company, and plenty of surprises.
A friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past, hidden landmarks, and great company.
First taster meeting
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Wine Monkey (Borough Parade, Chippenham), 7pm
Chippenham’s secret tunnels – fact or fiction?
Together we'll explore myths and truths about various tunnels believed to exist under the town. Where are they? Who built them? Where do they go? Why do we love the idea of a secret tunnel?
This fun opening session will look at the subject from all angles, and also help to establish the direction of the History Portal Club going forward.
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1st meeting £10pp (no obligation to continue attending).
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
A full schedule of topics and dates for subsequent meetings will be announced at the beginning of September 2025.
Prices
Taster meeting - £10pp (no obligation to continue attending).
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
1 meeting per month (walk or cafe) member - £10pp per month
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
2 meetings per month (walk or cafe) member - £20pp per month
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
4 meetings per month member - £40pp per month
Booking essential.
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Flexi pass member (six meetings of your choice, 6-month expiry) - £60pp
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
Drop-in meeting - £14pp (for previous attenders who have chosen not to become a member).
Booking essential.
Contact Lucy Whitfield to book your spot.
Members will also receive subject-themed materials after each meeting has concluded. It is possible to just receive the materials and not attend in person - please ask.
Lucy will provide payment information when booking is made.
It is also possible to pay in cash in person, on the day.​​
Accessibility
Walks will always go at the pace of the slowest attender. Wheelchairs and other mobility aids welcome.
Lucy is also happy to use assisted hearing devices, large and dyslexia-friendly fonts, and make other adaptions for inclusivity.
Going forward, it is hoped to offer online membership for those unable to attend in person - please stay tuned.