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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. Behind the Scenes Tour with Head Gardner Steve Lannin (inc Walled Garden Visit)

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    Behind the Scenes Tour with Head Gardner Steve Lannin (inc Walled Garden Visit)

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    Iford, Near Bath

    Go 'behind the scenes' (including our private walled garden) and discover more about the work that goes on here at Iford as we maintain & develop both the main and walled gardens.

    Find out more about this and top tips for your garden at home on…

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    Iford Manor Gardens, Wiltshire

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    25 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025
  2. Kids/Family Climbing Tasters

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    Kids/Family Climbing Tasters

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    Chippenham

    Looking for a fun, easy way to try climbing? Our taster sessions are the perfect introduction – whether you're after a one-off adventure or curious about taking it further.

    Climbing is a social, active and creative sport that's surprisingly easy to…

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    21 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
  3. Bowood Garden Tours

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    Bowood Garden Tours

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    Walking

    Bowood, Calne

    On selected dates throughout the 2025 season, individuals may join an exclusive guided tour of Bowood’s stunning gardens and grounds, including Bowood's Walled Garden, prior to public opening.

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    From:
    27 Aug 2025to27 Aug 2025
  4. 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
  5. Watercolour Workshops for Beginners @ Fisherton Mill (9th & 18th August)

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    Watercolour Workshops for Beginners @ Fisherton Mill (9th & 18th August)

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    Salisbury

    Are you looking for a way of having less screentime or finding a new creative hobby? This could be what you're looking for.

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    18 Aug 2025to18 Aug 2025
  6. Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex

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    Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex

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    Devizes

    Un/Common People is a major exhibition that celebrates the vibrant folk art and seasonal customs of Wessex, both past and present. It redefines the traditional meaning of the term 'commoner' by showcasing the extraordinary creativity of folk art,…

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    Wiltshire Museum, Kennet

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    5 Apr 2025to6 Sept 2025
  7. Summer Holidays: Creative Activities

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    Summer Holidays: Creative Activities

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    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
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    21 Aug 2025to21 Aug 2025
  8. LEGO® Engineering Workshops

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    LEGO® Engineering Workshops

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    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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    6 Aug 2025to27 Aug 2025
  9. Acting improvisation and creating scenes (14-18's) with Deepraj Singh

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    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
  10. Waste-Not-Wednesday

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    Waste-Not-Wednesday

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    Chippenham

    Join us on Wednesday 20 August at Chippenham Museum for Waste-Not-Wednesday, a day of free workshops and activities dedicated to slowing down fashion as part of our 'Threads' summer of fun!

    T-Shirt Bag Activity
    Wednesday 20 August
    10.30am - 12…

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    Chippenham Museum, North Wiltshire

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    20 Aug 2025to20 Aug 2025
  11. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - Trowbridge

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    The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Experience - Trowbridge

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    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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    16 Aug 2025to1 Jan 2026
  12. Children's Inflatable fun!

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    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
  13. Swing Unlimited Big Band

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    Salisbury

    Swing Unlimited Big Band return to Salisbury Cathedral for an afternoon of live music.
    Bring your picnics and dancing shoes for an afternoon of live swing music on the spacious lawns outside Salisbury Cathedral.

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    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Salisbury

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    17 Aug 2025to17 Aug 2025
  14. Groove Fusion 2

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    Groove Fusion 2

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    Trowbridge

    Groove Fusion: A Night of Jazz, Funk, and Soul DJ Session

    Groove Fusion returns this August @thecafé with DJ Paul Williamson back on the decks, spinning deep grooves and soul funk classics on vinyl.

    Expect timeless tracks, nonstop rhythm, and that…

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    29 Aug 2025to29 Aug 2025
  15. Comedy writing (and performing?) - (14-18's) with Angie Belcher

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    Comedy writing (and performing?) - (14-18's) with Angie Belcher

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    Chippenham

    Come along and work with: Angie Belcher - comedian and comedy writer

    Come and learn the secrets to making people laugh. Discover your comedy style and how to use it in a fun and friendly workshop.
    In this session you will learn how to structure…

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    21 Aug 2025to21 Aug 2025
  16. Combe Countdown Race Day

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    Combe Countdown Race Day

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    Chippenham

    Time to Get Serious
    Monday 25th August 2025
    The fourth race meeting in the Castle Combe car racing calendar.

    This penultimate event with the results building up to the final race meeting of the championships.

    This event features racing from the…

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    Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe

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    25 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025
  17. Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity

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    Threads: Clothing, Memory and Identity

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    Chippenham

    Celebrate all things fashion in our summer exhibition and explore ideas
    of memory and identity through the clothes we wear.

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    19 July 2025to1 Nov 2025
  18. Regency at Mompesson House

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    Regency at Mompesson House

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    Salisbury

    This year we're exploring the Regency era at Mompesson House. During this time, the Portman family lived at Mompesson.
    In 1798, Mrs Ann Portman moved to Salisbury with her three unmarried daughters, Ann Mary, Henrietta and Wyndham. After becoming a…

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    Mompesson House, Salisbury

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    7 Mar 2025to2 Nov 2025
  19. As We See It Saturday

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    Chippenham

    Join us for As-We-See-It-Saturday, a celebration of all things photography at Chippenham Museum.

    This special event marks 25 years since the original 'As We See It' project, in which three young people created a photographic record of Chippenham…

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    30 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025
  20. Musical in a Week!

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    Musical in a Week!

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    Bradford on Avon

    Whether you were born to perform or are completely new to the stage, this workshop is for you! Five days that are jam-packed with singing, acting, and dancing, where we rehearse a full-scale musical. This culminates in a performance for your friends…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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    From:
    18 Aug 2025to22 Aug 2025
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