Club E11evn in Chippenham closes after final night

Club E11evn in Chippenham saddened its regulars on Thursday, January 23, when it revealed it was closing down permanently.

The news has created debate over the future of the town’s night-time economy with many fearing the closure of Chippenham’s last nightclub will create a “ghost town” after dark.

Club E11evn said goodbye to the town during the early hours of Sunday, February 2, after holding its last opening night.

A video from the night, which has been posted on the club’s Facebook page, was captioned ‘the end’ and showed customers dancing to My Way.

Speaking ahead of the closure, a spokesperson for the club revealed the last week in business had been an “emotional rollercoaster.”

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Club E11evn in Chippenham (Image: Club e11evn) They said: “It’s been an emotional rollercoaster since the announcement last week and we thank everyone for their support and kind comments.

“Even though it’s a sad time for us, we can’t wait for this weekend.

“We have some special cameo appearances from some of your favourite resident DJs from back in the day and we have loads of crazy stuff to give away.”

Among those performing was DJ Clifty, a regular at E11evn over the years.

He said: “With my time at Karma and E11evn combined, DJing in Chippenham probably adds up to over 10 years of my 25 years as a club DJ.

“Playing this last night in the last dedicated nightclub in Chippenham closes out Chippenham’s long history of clubbing culture, from way back in the day, as a raver at Golddiggers, Chippenham has been on the map.”

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Club E11evn in Chippenham (Image: Club e11evn) A spokesperson for Club E11evn previously explained that the tough decision to close had been made due to the decline of the night-time economy and changes in customer habits since the pandemic.

They added: “A spokesperson said: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Club E11evn, a late-night venue that has served as a cornerstone of nightlife in Chippenham for two decades.

“Saturday, February 1 marks the final night for E11evn, a decision driven by rising operational costs and a decline in the late-night economy within Chippenham.

“Thank you for being a part of our journey. You will always have a place in the story of E11evn.”