Inside Club E11evn in Chippenham months after closure

E11evn at The Bridge in Chippenham, the town’s last dedicated nightclub, closed its doors for the final time in February 2025.

The venue had been one of the cornerstones of Chippenham’s nightlife for two decades but owners revealed they had decided to shut the club because of “rising operational costs” and a decline in the success of the industry.

Since the club’s farewell party in February, the prominent building has remained empty and Gemini Kitchens took possession of the property in May.

Signs were then installed at the site indicating that it would be auctioned off by estate agent Strakers and it is now being marketed as available for £300,000.

The former club has been included in the firm’s catalogue for an auction on July 10 and could be sold then.

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Strakers believes the upper floors and rear of the building could be converted into housing.

The listing said: “Former nightclub situated in the heart of the town with future development potential (subject to consents) for residential on upper floors and at the rear.

“The property has been a nightclub for over 20 years and has been extended in the recent past.

“It provides spacious accommodation over three storeys… and includes dance floors, bars, and toilets.”