From pumpkin carving and Halloween decorating, to live music and exhibitions, there is plenty to enjoy across Wiltshire this October! With colder nights creeping near and festivities on the horizon, discover more upon your visit to this incredible county…
The Great Western Brick Show: Saturday 7th-Sunday 8th October
The Great Western Brick Show returns to STEAM Museum this month with a jam-packed weekend full of plenty to see and do, making for a brilliant day out for the whole family! From Robot Battles, incredible models of railway layouts, space craft and much more, all made out of LEGO®. Take part in interactive building, creating an all-new giant LEGO® mosaic from over 100,000 bricks!
Grand Finals Race Day: Saturday 7th October
Head to Castle Combe Circuit in the heart of the Cotswolds for the final race of the season! Expect a day full of spectacular races from Saloons, GTs, Formula Fords and Hot Hatches before champions are crowned.
Marlborough Big & Little Mop Fair: Sunday 8th – Sunday 15th October
Marlborough’s famous Mop fairs were granted to the town in line with a charter from King John in 1204, where agricultural workers would come to be hired. Today, the historic town is host to a fun-filled week at the Big and Little Mop Fair, a town highlight each year.
Autumn Wreath Making Workshop at Bowood House: Thursday 12th October
Head to Bowood House and Gardens to start the autumn celebrations with traditional wreath making this season! The perfect activity to enjoy with friends and family this month, learn the skills to use a variety of plant materials and design a wreath that’s unique for your home!
Autumn Colour at Stourhead
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Credit Arnhel De Serra
The world-famous landscape at Stourhead is once again coming alive with the signs of autumn’s arrival, with vistas of burnished leaves and rusty colour palettes. With a lake at its centre, the garden is planned with temples and follies and a planting scheme which allows the colours to wash through the landscape over the autumn season. The best way to see autumn at Stourhead is to visit a few times, as the season progresses. It’s a gradual change with different species of tree changing throughout autumn, and so there isn’t one specific moment which is the perfect time to visit!
Halloween in Wiltshire
Throughout October, expect a selection of family-fun activities to enjoy leading up to the spooky celebrations. Find out what’s on in Wiltshire this Halloween season…
Halloween Family Disco: Friday 27th October
Join other witches, wizards, vampires, and ghouls at The Neeld Community & Arts Centre in Chippenham this Halloween for a spooktacular night. Enjoy a fantastic disco playing all the classic hits, perfect for all the family, accompanied by tasty snacks and drinks at the bar.
Owl-O-Ween at Hawk Conservancy Trust: Friday 27th-Saturday 28th October
Head just outside the Wiltshire borders, to Hawk Conservancy Trust for a display like no other this Halloween! Prepare yourself for a wickedly family evening featuring ghostly storytelling and beautiful flying owls against the backdrop of the moonlit grounds. With the opportunity to explore the grounds and see all the birds in their homes, following spooky trails and enjoy complimentary food and drink!
Live Music in Wiltshire
For music lovers, Wiltshire offers a range of live performances taking place in venues across the county this month…
Sunbirds, Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Chippenham, Sunday 22nd October
The Unravelling Wilburys, Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury, Thursday 5th October
Rachel Newton, The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham, Saturday 7th October
Gould Piano Trio, Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon, Wednesday 4th October
There’s plenty more to look forward to in Wiltshire this October! Find out What’s On near you…
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