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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. Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum.

    This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.…

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    Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, S Gloucestershire & the S Cotswolds

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    27 Jan 2026to2 Nov 2026
  2. Cara Dillon

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    Bradford on Avon

    Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon's. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For nearly 30 years, her voice—deceptively delicate yet…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2026to8 May 2026
  3. Spring in the Park 2026

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    Spring in the Park 2026

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    Country Show

    Warminster

    Spring in the Park returns on Sunday 3rd May. The vibrant community event, which is free to attend, will feature multiple local traders and charities as well as entertainment provided by local acts. It is set to be a hugely enjoyable day for the…

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    From:
    3 May 2026to3 May 2026
  4. Wartime Britain

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    Chippenham

    Mark your calendar for the REME Museum's annual re-enactment and living history event Wartime Britain on 9 - 10 May 2026!
    This weekend always promises to be an amazing day out exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced…

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    REME Museum, North Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026to10 May 2026
  5. Screening: Metropolitan Opera – Eugene Onegin

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    Bradford on Avon

    Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.

    Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his…

    Venue

    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2026to6 May 2026
  6. Phantoms of the Popera - Swindon

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    Phantoms of the Popera - Swindon

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    Swindon

    Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that…

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    Wyvern Theatre, Swindon

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    From:
    3 May 2026to3 May 2026
  7. Bands By The Bridge - Melksham

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    Melksham

    Kick off your May Bank Holiday with us in Melksham and support the incredible Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance! Stationed just a stone's throw away in Semington, this lifesaving team is ready 24/7, including night flights, reaching anywhere in…

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    From:
    2 May 2026to2 May 2026
  8. Collection Conversations -Alma Boyes & Helen Harris

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    Chippenham

    In May's installment of the museum's free art talk series, they will be joined Alma Boyes and Helen Harris.

    Alma Boyes studied ceramics and sculpture at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham, and a Masters in Ceramic Design at North Staffordshire…

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    9 May 2026to9 May 2026
  9. Medieval Music Concert

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    Chippenham, Colerne

    On Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7:30pm (doors 7:00pm), at the historic St John the Baptist Church, Colerne, Marco Cannavo and Steve Tyler present Musica Medievalis, an instrumental journey into the music of medieval Europe. Featuring hurdy-gurdy and its…

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    23 May 2026to23 May 2026
  10. A Big Egg

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    Chippenham

    The Neeld Community and Arts Centre presents…

    A Big Egg, by Steven Lee

    From the Story Time series of family musicals by the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly.

    Join children's author Steven Lee in his magical writing…

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    The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2026to28 May 2026
  11. Biodiversity Breakfast

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    Weyhill, Andover

    Saturday May 2
    7:00am-10:00am
    Join the Hawk Conservancy Trust for a special morning to enjoy and discover the best of British nature.
    They'll begin by taking you to Reg's Wildflower Meadow to hear the enchanting sounds of the morning chorus of…

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    Hawk Conservancy Trust, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to2 May 2026
  12. Swindon French Group

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    Swindon French Group

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    Swindon

    Bonjour et bienvenue!
    Join us for a fun and interactive French conversation event in Swindon, Wiltshire! Whether you're a beginner or fluent in French, this event is perfect for practicing your language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.…

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    From:
    14 May 2026to14 May 2026
    From:
    28 May 2026to28 May 2026
  13. Little Locos

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    Little Locos

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    Off Kemble Drive, Swindon

    Join us at STEAM for Little Locos, our monthly session for under 5s. Enjoy songs, craft, play activities and a themed story all inspired by the amazing objects in the Museum.

    Sessions run 9.45am – 10.45am in the Museum. We will meet you in the…

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    STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

    Dates

    From:
    13 May 2026to13 May 2026
  14. Purton Craft Market

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    Purton Craft Market

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    Swindon

    Join Us This Year!
    There's something truly special about a gift that has a story behind it. This year, we're hosting four craft markets, and we'd love for you to be part of the magic.
    By shopping small, you aren't just buying a product, you're…

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    From:
    10 May 2026to10 May 2026
  15. Lau Noah

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    Bradford on Avon

    Creating beautiful, innovative and evocative vocal and guitar harmonies, Lau Noah is a self-taught, Catalan composer and songwriter, revered for her crystalline voice and innate songwriting talent. She was the first Catalan artist to take perform in…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2026to3 May 2026
  16. '80s Celebration Party

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    Trowbridge

    '80S CELEBRATION PARTY!

    Step back in time and relive one of the most iconic decades in music and pop culture as The Civic hosts an unforgettable '80s Celebration Party. This high energy disco night promises classic hits, colourful visuals and feel…

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    From:
    2 May 2026to2 May 2026
  17. National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

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    Screening

    Corsham

    Written by John Millington Synge
    Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin

    Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery…

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    The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2026to28 May 2026
  18. 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
  19. eat:Malmesbury

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    eat:Malmesbury

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    Malmesbury

    eat:Malmesbury food festival Sunday 24 May from 10-4pm in the Town Centre Free to attend, family-friendly and accessible to all … Join us for a delicious day out celebrating great local and regional producers, most from within a 30 mile radius. We…

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    From:
    24 May 2026to24 May 2026
  20. Elvis Tribute

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    Elvis Tribute

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    Rock & Pop

    Chippenham

    Garry J Foley is a world-class Elvis Tribute Artist who has performed across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, China, India, and Asia. With years of experience and multiple awards to his name, Garry brings the authentic sound, charisma, and spirit of…

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    From:
    8 May 2026to8 May 2026
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