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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. Global summit on Traditional and Alternative Medicine 2026

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    Global summit on Traditional and Alternative Medicine 2026

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    Tokyo

    Global summit on Traditional and Modern Medicine 2026 August 24-25, 2026 which is going to be held in Tokyo, Japan.

    Website:https://traditionalmedicineconferences.com/

    Theme: "Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science for a Healthier Future…

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    24 Aug 2026to25 Aug 2026
  2. Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde | Isoceles Theatre Company

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    Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde | Isoceles Theatre Company

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    Written by Patrick Prior
    Performed by Pat Abernethy & Dave Marsden
    First performed in 2006, this is a fast-paced adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic
    novel which has enthralled audiences throughout Britain and Ireland and played to packed…

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    29 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026
  3. 'Sir Stanley Spencer'- Evening Talk with Sandham Memorial Chapel

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    58 The Close, Salisbury

    Join us here at The Wardrobe in Salisbury's Cathedral Close for a fascinating illustrated talk exploring the remarkable life and work of Sir Stanley Spencer, one of Britain's most distinctive and original artists.

    Best known for his deeply…

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    5 Aug 2026to5 Aug 2026
  4. Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park Guided Tour

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    Watchfield

    The Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park is a pioneering community energy hub, located in Oxfordshire near the Wiltshire border. Completed in 2011, Westmill is unique with both wind and solar community-owned electricity generation on one site. In fact,…

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    9 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026
  5. Malmesbury Carnival Procession

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    Malmesbury Carnival & Festival

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    Malmesbury

    The ancient market town of Malmesbury has been home to a Carnival for nearly 100 years, and the heart of Carnival is still the procession,

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    31 July 2026to3 Sept 2026
  6. Summer Holiday Workshops

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    Chippenham

    Ready for a new challenge? Head to the REME Museum this Summer Holidays for STEM Workshops designed to get young people using the principles of engineering while having fun!

    Rocket Powered – Tuesdays (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th August)
    Drop-in sessions,…

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    REME Museum, North Wiltshire

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    4 Aug 2026to28 Aug 2026
  7. In Tune with Wellbeing – family event at Westonbirt

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Meet at the Great Oak Hall at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum and join Sarah for an outdoor wellbeing walk with yoga, with your family! Often referred to as walking yoga, mindful walking, or nature yoga, you will experience a gentle and holistic…

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

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    11 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026
  8. Urban Photography by Mick Maslen

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    Salisbury

    From 9 May, see a diverse selection of photographs in Gallery 2, as part of the Mick Maslen Urban Photography exhibition.
    This exhibition showcases some of the urban scenes Maslen captured both in the UK and abroad, showing his interest in texture,…

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    9 May 2026to29 Aug 2026
  9. 'The Great Gatsby' Outdoor Theatre

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    Bowood, Calne

    Step into the roaring 1920s, where the champagne flows, the jazz trumpet blows, and the American Dream gleams with irresistible allure. This electrifying stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless novel brings Jay Gatsby's glittering world…

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    Bowood House and Gardens, North Wiltshire

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    1 Aug 2026to1 Aug 2026
  10. Summer Sports in the Park

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    We've partnered with District Sports South to bring summer sports sessions to Hillworth Park!

    A family-run business, District Sports is passionate about improving health and fitness for all ages and abilities. Their coaches are DBS checked and…

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    12 Aug 2026to12 Aug 2026
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    19 Aug 2026to19 Aug 2026
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    Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts (DOCA)

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    Devizes

    DOCA produce and curate some of the region's most spectacular events and festivals, bringing the local community and visitors alike, together for fun, celebration and festivity.

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    29 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026
  12. Outdoor Theatre -King Arthur and the Holy Fail

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    Avebury

    The Three Inch Fools return to Avebury this summer for another epic night of mayhem as they perform their new, fast-paced, musically driven, medieval adventure.
    Destiny awaits, chivalry calls, and the quest to end all quests begins when a tragic -…

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    21 Aug 2026to21 Aug 2026
  13. Sing#Inn August

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    Sing#Inn August

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    Salisbury

    In honour of National Youth Day, the theme for August's Sing#Inn is "youth". Come and explore your voice with some suitable lubrication from the bar, and play around with your boundaries...just like you did when you were little!

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    18 Aug 2026to18 Aug 2026
  14. Drama Tots Summer Sessions

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    Bradford on Avon

    Drama Tots classes are award winning, high energy, interactive, fun and full of colourful props! Come and sing, dance and play in these Summer of Fun sessions, perfect for children aged 18 months – 5 years. Older siblings can book a place, too!…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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    5 Aug 2026to5 Aug 2026
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    5 Aug 2026to5 Aug 2026
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    12 Aug 2026to12 Aug 2026
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    19 Aug 2026to19 Aug 2026
  15. 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
  16. Mini Rovers Driving

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    Mini Rovers Driving

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    Bowood, Calne

    New for 2026 we are delighted to give kids the opportunity to test their driving skills and go off-road along an obstacle track.

    Mini Rovers fully electric vehicles will give children the feeling of independence and freedom as they conquer the…

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    Bowood House and Gardens, North Wiltshire

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    29 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026
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    30 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
  17. eat:Calne food festival

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    Calne

    eat:Calne Food Festival Saturday 15 August from 10-4pm. Join us for a delicious day out in the Town Centre which will be absolutely chock full of fabulous eats and drinks. A great way to get to know your local growers, makers, creatives and…

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    15 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
  18. Joyful Noise Craft Activity

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    Joyful Noise Craft Activity

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    Salisbury

    Get creative at the Cathedral with hands-on craft activities inspired by our Joyful Noise programme.

    In Wednesday 5 August between 9.30am ad 3pm, you'll have a chance to make your own spin drum. Have fun decorating your own musical instrument to…

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    5 Aug 2026to5 Aug 2026
  19. Beneath the Surface: A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain

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    Beneath the Surface: A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain

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    Euclid Street, Swindon

    Through the collection at Museum & Art Swindon, Beneath the Surface looks at the history of studio ceramics in Britain, from the early 1900s until today. It examines the foundational ethos of studio ceramics, which placed beauty and practicality at…

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    9 May 2026to27 Feb 2027
  20. Wild About Bees - discovery day at Westonbirt

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Head to Silk Wood Barn at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum with the kids for an informative and inspiring discovery day about free-living honeybees and their lives.

    The passionate and knowledgeable members of the Natural Beekeeping Trust will be…

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

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    16 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026
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