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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. Acting improvisation and creating scenes (14-18's) with Deepraj Singh

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    Acting improvisation and creating scenes (14-18's) with Deepraj Singh

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    Young Adults & Teenagers

    Chippenham

    Come along and work with: Deepraj Singh - creative industry professional, improvisor and movement specialist

    Session 10 - 12pm
    Pizza 12 - 1pm
    Session 2: 1-3pm

    We will spend the morning warming up through a range of movement based games and…

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    26 Aug 2025to26 Aug 2025
  2. Arts Award at the REME Museum

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    Arts Award at the REME Museum

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    Arts and Culture

    Chippenham

    We're excited this Summer to be able to offer young people the opportunity to achieve their Arts Award while exploring the art we have on display around the museum.

    These sessions are led by our Education Officer and Education Assistant and must be…

    Venue

    REME Museum, North Wiltshire

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    From:
    7 Aug 2025to28 Aug 2025
  3. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - Trowbridge

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    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - Trowbridge

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    Family

    Trowbridge

    The brand new Wizard of Oz Experience! Highly rated on both Apple and Google Play store. Super affordable family and friends fun day out!

    Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure.

    Follow the Yellow Brick Road, crack…

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    From:
    16 Aug 2025to1 Jan 2026
  4. TERRACE SOUL AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY

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    TERRACE SOUL AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY

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    Great Western Way, Swindon

    BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SAME AWARD WINNING EVENT TEAM VOTED THE TOP SOUL CLUB OUTSIDE OF LONDON . WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE TERRACE SOUL NUMBER 6 TAKING PLACE AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY 24th AUG 2025 FOLLOWING 3 YEARS OF HIGHLY ACCLAIMED TERRACE…

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    24 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025
  5. Dixies Bathtub Bingo

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    Dixies Bathtub Bingo

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    Concert

    Amesbury

    After a sell two sell out shows in December 2024 & May 2025, we are back for Dixie's Bathtub Bingo 3.0.

    Mark your diary and gather your besties – join us for a not-to-be-missed night of B-I-N-G-O

    If you are looking for a traditional bingo game…

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    29 Aug 2025to29 Aug 2025
  6. Flocksteady Bleats

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    Rockbourne Road,, Salisbury,

    Flocksteady Bleats - The Music Baa
    Fri 22 Aug 2025 6:00 PM - Mon 25 Aug 2025 10:30 PM
    TICKETS: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/themusicbaa/1450868

    Wrap up your summer in style at Flocksteady Bleats, a weekend dedicated to the infectious rhythms…

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    22 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025
  7. 'Lost and Found' Film Screening

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    'Lost and Found' Film Screening

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    Screening

    Salisbury

    Three Pixar shorts and the short film Lost and Found screened in the Trinity Chapel

    As part of our Water theme this year, we're screening a selection of animated films with a water theme in a cosy TV den in the Trinity Chapel. Enjoy three fun Pixar…

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    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Salisbury

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    20 Aug 2025to20 Aug 2025
    From:
    20 Aug 2025to20 Aug 2025
  8. Sunset at the Trust

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    Sunset at the Trust

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    Weyhill, Andover

    Saturday 31 May | Saturday 21 & 28 June | Saturday 12 & 26 July | Saturday 9 & 23 August.
    5:45pm-9:00pm
    The Hawk Conservancy Trust invites you to a special summer's evening with their feathered friends. Against a setting sun, you'll have the…

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    Hawk Conservancy Trust, Salisbury

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    23 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025
  9. Rocket Powered Workshops

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    Rocket Powered Workshops

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    School Holiday

    Chippenham

    If you like a challenge, you'll love our STEM Workshops designed to get young people using the principles of engineering while having fun!

    Design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in…

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    REME Museum, North Wiltshire

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    5 Aug 2025to26 Aug 2025
  10. Children's Inflatable fun!

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    Children's Inflatable fun!

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    Children's

    Trowbridge

    Children's Inflatable fun!

    Dive, slide, and bounce through our amazing inflatables this summer holiday! Explore our bouncy castles, conquer the assault courses, and have a blast in our inflatable play zone. It's the ultimate playground for kids to…

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    28 Aug 2025to28 Aug 2025
  11. Town Walks of Chippenham

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    Town Walks of Chippenham

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    Chippenham

    Curious about Chippenham's past? Our free guided walks are back for 2025 and bookings are now open!

    Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team on select Thursdays and Saturdays from May to September for a 40-minute journey through the town's rich…

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    10 May 2025to25 Sept 2025
  12. Old Town Beer & Country Festival

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    Old Town Beer & Country Festival

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    Swindon

    Overview
    Our legendary end-of-summer street food celebration is back—this time stretching across Devizes Road and Wood Street for the first time ever. Expect sizzling smells, bold flavours, and a real carnival vibe to round off the season.

    What to…

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    31 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025
  13. Summer Holidays: Creative Activities

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    Summer Holidays: Creative Activities

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    Crafts

    Chippenham

    Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free 'fashionable' activities inspired by our summer exhibition Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity.

    Activities are suitable for all ages. Under 10s must be…

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    19 Aug 2025to19 Aug 2025
    From:
    21 Aug 2025to21 Aug 2025
  14. "Seriously..."

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    "Seriously..."

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    Swindon

    We take art "Seriously..." in Swindon. As chosen by the Friends.

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    25 Feb 2025to13 Sept 2025
  15. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - Swindon

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    Swindon

    The brand new Wizard of Oz Experience! Highly rated on both Apple and Google Play store. Super affordable family and friends fun day out!

    Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure.

    Follow the Yellow Brick Road, crack…

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    16 Aug 2025to1 Jan 2026
  16. Ski Ready Summer Series

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    Ski Ready Summer Series

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    Bapton

    South Wilts Ski Club is home to Wiltshire's only Infinity Ski Slope - a state-of-the-art, revolving surface that replicates snow conditions. This summer, the Club is introducing its Ski-Ready Summer Series: a package of four one-hour, one-to-one…

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    14 May 2025to30 Sept 2025
  17. eat CALNE : Food and Drink Festival

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    eat CALNE : Food and Drink Festival

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    Calne

    A brand NEW, annual Local Food and Dink Festival in Calne, Wiltshire.
    This is a free to attend food and drink market showcasing over 70 local producers.
    eat Festivals are providing this event in partnership with Calne Town Council. https://www…

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    30 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025
  18. West of England Youth Orchestra with Leia Zhu

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    West of England Youth Orchestra with Leia Zhu

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    Bradford on Avon

    SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No 5
    PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No 2
    RACHMANINOFF Isle of the Dead, Op 29

    Following last year's epic Rite of Spring undertaking, WEYO's summer spectacular concert will be a showcase of remarkable young talent and energy, as…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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    30 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025
  19. LEGO® Engineering Workshops

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    LEGO® Engineering Workshops

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    School Holiday

    Chippenham

    If you like a challenge, you'll love our STEM Workshops designed to get young people using the principles of engineering while having fun!
    Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from genuine LEGO® parts that will actually drive! Led by our…

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    REME Museum, North Wiltshire

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    From:
    6 Aug 2025to27 Aug 2025
  20. Summer Holidays: Autism Friendly Quiet Time

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    Summer Holidays: Autism Friendly Quiet Time

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    Crafts

    Chippenham

    Experience our fashion-themed drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. Sessions run from 9am-10am (last entry 9.45am) and are limited to four accompanied children.

    Ideal for those who would find the busy nature of…

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    19 Aug 2025to19 Aug 2025
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    21 Aug 2025to21 Aug 2025
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