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.

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. 

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 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. 

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.