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Bank Holiday Ideas

If you are planning a getaway over the Bank Holiday weekends in Wiltshire then let us help you decide where to go. Browse through our ideas below for some timeless pleasures that you can enjoy.

May Bank Holiday

Every year there are plenty of celebrations for you to get involved with on the weekend of May Bank Holiday, including folk and food & drink festivals, May Day celebrations and much more!

Head to Melksham for a family friendly town festival with music, food vendors and entertainment. Enjoy a selection of gins at the Chippenham gin festival which will also family fun afternoon session. Highworth May Day which will include traditional morris dancing and Swindon's Spring Festival of Literature and arts. So plenty to whet your appetite, let's just hope the sun is shining for us! 

August Bank Holiday 

Take a look below for all the events taking place in Wiltshire over the August bank holiday weekend. 

Visit Crofton Beam Engines near Marlborough to see the engines 'in steam' over the weekend.

Fancy walking with penguins at Longleat, feeding farm animals at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm and spotting rare birds at Langford Lakes nature reserve? Then have a look at some of our animal experiences in Wiltshire here. 

If you enjoy retail therapy, visit Swindon McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Centre for excellent deals, or take a trip to Salisbury for some unique independent shops including, Regent Tailoring, Just Jane, Chas H Baker and many more. 

Don’t let the rain stop you in your tracks, from escape rooms to museums, take a look at some of our rainy days ideas here. 

You can also enjoy lots of local produce at our restaurants, cafes, pubs and inns and vineyards & breweries.

You can also view all our events going on throughout these weekends here. There are plenty of options for places to stay so have a look at our accommodation page here and also keep an eye on our special offers page. 

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  1. Trowbridge Comedy Club - Dylan Moran

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    Trowbridge Comedy Club - Dylan Moran

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    Trowbridge

    We're thrilled to welcome one of the true giants of stand-up comedy to Trowbridge Comedy Club this May, as Dylan Moran headlines a very special night of live comedy at The Civic.

    Best known as the creator and star of Black Books, Dylan Moran is…

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    28 May 2026to28 May 2026
  2. Winsley Scarecrow Trail 2026

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    Winsley Scarecrow Trail 2026

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    Bradford on Avon

    Looking for something to do this May Half Term? Come along to the Winsley Scarecrow Trail between Saturday 23rd and Sunday 31st May!

    From classic rock icons to today's chart toppers, an eclectic mix of over 20 music legend themed scarecrows will be…

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    From:
    23 May 2026to31 May 2026
  3. Playmakers!

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    Playmakers!

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    Trowbridge


    Playmakers! is a fun, welcoming space for adults with learning disabilities to come together, be creative, and feel confident being themselves.

    The workshops offer a structured, supportive drama programme for adults with learning disabilities,…

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    From:
    29 May 2026to29 May 2026
  4. Iford Manor: Walled Garden Tour

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    Iford Manor: Walled Garden Tour

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    Iford, Near Bath

    Book on to a small group tour of our private walled garden.

    Seasonal delights await, including an array of fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, planting and stunning topiary displays. The walled garden is at the heart of the production of these.
    As…

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    Iford Manor Gardens, West Wiltshire

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    7 May 2026to7 May 2026
    From:
    21 May 2026to21 May 2026
  5. The Big Bark

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    The Big Bark

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    Swindon

    Join Us for The Big Bark – Swindon's Ultimate Dog-Lover's Festival!

    Get ready for The Big Bark — the tail-wagging, treat-filled festival made for dog lovers and their four-legged best friends!

    Join us at the beautiful Lydiard Park, Swindon on 9th…

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    Lydiard House & Park, Swindon

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026to10 May 2026
  6. Norman Ackroyd: The Transience of Light

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    Norman Ackroyd: The Transience of Light

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    Bath

    An exhibition celebrating the artist and master printmaker Norman Ackroyd CBE RA (1938-2024).

    Spanning five decades of practice, this exhibition brings together Ackroyd's spectacular etchings from the 1980s onwards, with a focus on how he portrayed…

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    From:
    22 May 2026to6 Sept 2026
  7. Afternoon Tea with Swing & Sweet Ballads

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    Afternoon Tea with Swing & Sweet Ballads

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    Calne

    Step into an afternoon where elegance meets nostalgia, and the timeless charm of swing, jazz and sweet ballads fills the air.

    Savour a carefully curated selection of delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and preserves, and an…

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    31 May 2026to16 Aug 2026
  8. Little Voices presents Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR

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    Little Voices presents Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR

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    Chippenham

    Little Voices presents…

    Revolting children are taking over The Neeld Community and Arts Centre this May Half Term as Little Voices proudly presents Matilda The Musical Jr.!

    Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl and the award-winning stage…

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    The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

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    30 May 2026to30 May 2026
  9. EARLY BIRD

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    EARLY BIRD

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    Salisbury

    A programme of Baroque sonatas and folk-song arrangements by Handel, Purcell, Geminiani and their contemporaries, performed on recorders (sopranino, descant, treble and tenor) by Rebecca Prosser, with harpsichordist Sharon Gould and guitarist…

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    10 May 2026to10 May 2026
  10. Fine Dining in Feathers Restaurant

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    Weyhill, Andover

    Friday May 8
    6:30pm
    Fine dining takes flight at this special evening, where the Hawk Conservancy Trust's Head Chef will be serving a sumptuous five-course meal with an exclusive wine-paring menu provided by Elegant Wines!
    Join the Trust for an…

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    Hawk Conservancy Trust, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2026to8 May 2026
  11. Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2026

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    Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2026

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    Marlborough

    The Youth Adventure Trust's Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge returns on June 13 starting from Oare in Pewsey Vale, featuring 10km, half-marathon, and marathon routes.

    Participants will scale Wiltshire's three iconic hills to raise funds for the Youth…

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    From:
    26 Mar 2026to13 June 2026
  12. Adult Beginners Acting

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    Adult Beginners Acting

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    Chippenham

    FOR AGES 18+

    'The most fun I have all week'

    Three terms of 5 week blocks at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham to help newcomers find out if it's something they want to continue.

    Beginners 6 – 7.30pm (Improvers 7.30 -9pm)

    Drama…

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    11 May 2026to11 May 2026
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    18 May 2026to18 May 2026
  13. Let Me Entertain You A Tribute to Robbie Williams

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    Let Me Entertain You A Tribute to Robbie Williams

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    Swindon

    This is a brand new unforgettable concert show celebrating the music and energy of the UK's biggest selling artist of the 90s: Robbie Williams.
    Featuring songs such as Angels, Let Me Entertain You, Feel, Rock DJ (and many more!), you'll be singing…

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    Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026to14 May 2026
  14. Omar 'Brighter the Days' UK Tour

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    Omar 'Brighter the Days' UK Tour

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    Trowbridge

    AGMP Concerts and Music Venue Trust Liveline Presents:

    OMAR – 'BRIGHTER THE DAYS' UK TOUR

    Celebrating 40 years in music, Omar Lyefook MBE—one of the UK's most celebrated soul artists—returns with his new album Brighter The Days. Since his timeless…

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    Trowbridge Town Hall, West Wiltshire

    Dates

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    21 May 2026to21 May 2026
  15. Mighty Girls May Half Term Club

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    Mighty Girls May Half Term Club

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    Bradford On Avon

    Mighty Girls Club – May Half Term!

    We are thrilled that Cat, who runs our fantastic regular Mighty Girls Club Thursday sessions, will be leading our May Half Term club.

    Join us on Tuesday during May Half Term for a superb day packed with…

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    26 May 2026to26 May 2026
  16. Steeple Ashton Open Gardens

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    Steeple Ashton Open Gardens

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    Days Out

    Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge

    View a range of private gardens from manor house to cottage, take a look inside our 500 year old church, enjoy a cream tea or a glass of Pimms, browse the plant stall or pop into the community shop & café or the newly re-opened Longs Arms for…

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    31 May 2026to31 May 2026
  17. Angola's Birthday Bash

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    Angola's Birthday Bash

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    Weyhill, Andover

    Running over the May half term, Saturday May 23 – Monday June 1
    10:00am-5:30pm
    Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust over May half term as they celebrate their Secretary Bird's eighth 'hatchday'!
    The Trust are throwing Angola a week-long birthday party,…

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    Hawk Conservancy Trust, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to1 June 2026
  18. Wrestling Spectacular Swindon

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    Swindon

    British Kingdom Pro-Wrestling Live! at The Deanery Theatre inside the Deanery CE Academy, Wichelstowe, Swindon, England.

    Live Pro-Wrestling Mega Show comes to Swindon for an all action packed evening of family entertainment, featuring Superstars…

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    16 May 2026to16 May 2026
  19. A Day on the Farm

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    A Day on the Farm

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    Bradford on Avon

    We are opening our farm gates once more to give you a peek behind the scenes at Hartley.
    Hop on our tractor trailer (book separately through website) for a tour around the farm and then head back to the paddock for a day of fun in the great outdoors…

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    From:
    16 May 2026to16 May 2026
  20. Salisbury Art Trail

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    Salisbury

    THE ART TRAIL IS BACK!
    Over 70 artists will be taking part in & around Salisbury
    photography | Painting | sculpture | mixed media | jewellery | ceramics | glassware
    And everything else in between!

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    From:
    23 May 2026to7 June 2026
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