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.

Spring Bank Holiday

Aren't we lucky to have two bank holidays during May? Here are some events taking place on both the Early and Late May Bank Holiday this year.

If you're looking for an ideal family event then head to the Downton Cuckoo Fair on Saturday 5 May. Only 6 miles south of the beautiful Cathedral city of Salisbury you can expect live music, street entertainment, fair rides, rural craft demonstrations, maypole dancing and much more. 

Experience May Day Madness Race Day at Castle Combe Circuit, take a stroll and search for signs of spring on a migration watch nature walk with Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, or take part in a 'New Beginnings' pagan workshop in Avebury Stone Circle with Elements of Avebury.  

Salisbury Live starts on 4 May until 1 June, there will be live music over 5 weekends and up to 100 acts in 20 venues across the city!

Visit Crofton Beam Engines near Marlborough to see the engines 'in steam' over the Early and Late May Bank Holiday weekend.

Fancy walking with penguins at Longleat, feeding farm animals at Cholderton Charlie’s 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. 

On Sunday 27 May, sit back and relax knowing there's no work the following morning by watching the King's Speech at Legacy Rose & Crown in Salisbury pop up cinema. 

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.

August Bank Holiday 

On the subject of food look out for the Great British Food Festival on August bank holiday weekend (25-27 August) you can book your tickets here. Plus, the highly anticipated Devizes International Street Festival & Carnival is back from 26–27 August! 

We will keep you updates with what is going on in August bank holiday closer to the time. 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.