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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. A Gift of Music from the Corfe Family: Talk

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    A Gift of Music from the Corfe Family: Talk

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    Salisbury

    Joseph Corfe (approximately 1740-1820) was a musical son of Salisbury. He served the Cathedral as chorister and lay vicar, and was appointed organist of the Cathedral in 1792, a post he held for twelve years. He sang in concerts both locally and in…

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    2 May 2026to2 May 2026
  2. Romeo and Juliet

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    Romeo and Juliet

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    Salisbury

    Can young passion break the cycle of division and hate?

    Shakespeare's classic tale of rebellion explodes onto the streets of Salisbury. Drama, music and parkour collide in this gritty and immersive walkabout production.

    Romeo and Juliet defy…

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    24 May 2026to7 June 2026
  3. The social season: A Regency year at Mompesson House

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    The social season: A Regency year at Mompesson House

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    Salisbury

    Join us in moving through a Regency year in the social calendar, from the Portmans family's return to Mompesson House in the spring, to their plans for a summer ball, and finally closing up the house again as they leave for the country in the winter…

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    6 Mar 2026to1 Nov 2026
  4. Cara Dillon

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    Bradford on Avon

    Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon's. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For nearly 30 years, her voice—deceptively delicate yet…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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    8 May 2026to8 May 2026
  5. Stories in the Dust

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    Salisbury

    The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves. They sing, play games, and tell stories inspired by a collection of precious things they've gathered from a time gone by.

    With live…

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    8 May 2026to9 May 2026
  6. The Supremely Talented "Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings"

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    Bradford on Avon


    Jon Boden has become the 'stand out performer of his generation' (The Guardian) of traditional folk artists, but one whose repertoire extends far beyond the boundaries of the genre.
    He is best known as the lead singer and main arranger of the…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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    15 May 2026to15 May 2026
  7. Walking Tours of Salisbury

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    Salisbury

    Discover the city of Salisbury and its past through the eyes of a Blue Badge Guide who will tell you tales of Salisbury's history. Departs at 11am from outside Salisbury Information Centre on Saturdays and Sundays November until the end of March.…

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    1 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2027
  8. Spitfire Girls

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    Salisbury

    Inspired by remarkable true events.

    "It's built for us, isn't it? The Spitfire. Built for women."

    New Year's Eve, 1959.

    Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of…

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    5 May 2026to9 May 2026
  9. Murder Mystery Adventure

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    Murder Mystery Adventure

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    South Swindon, Swindon

    Get ready to immerse yourself in a murder mystery adventure around Swindon!

    You are a private investigator, tasked with solving the most high profile murder case to hit Swindon in years. The victim? The infamous politician, Chester Monte.

    Explore…

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    21 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
  10. Wartime Britain

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    Chippenham

    Mark your calendar for the REME Museum's annual re-enactment and living history event Wartime Britain on 9 - 10 May 2026!
    This weekend always promises to be an amazing day out exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced…

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    REME Museum, North Wiltshire

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    9 May 2026to10 May 2026
  11. Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show

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    Lechlade Annual Vintage Rally & Country Show

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    Country Show

    Lechlade

    Classic Cars, Motor Cycles, Commercial Vehicles, Collections, Miniature Steam, Tractors, Model Tent, Classic Caravans, Model Boats and Craft. For the children Fun Fair, SN Dog (Swindon) and Blue Cross Dog Show. Raffle all three days, Boot Sales,…

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    29 Apr 2026to1 May 2026
  12. A Day on the Farm

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    A Day on the Farm

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    Bradford on Avon

    We are opening our farm gates once more to give you a peek behind the scenes at Hartley.
    Hop on our tractor trailer (book separately through website) for a tour around the farm and then head back to the paddock for a day of fun in the great outdoors…

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    16 May 2026to16 May 2026
  13. Trowbridge Comedy Club - Dylan Moran

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    Trowbridge Comedy Club - Dylan Moran

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    Trowbridge

    We're thrilled to welcome one of the true giants of stand-up comedy to Trowbridge Comedy Club this May, as Dylan Moran headlines a very special night of live comedy at The Civic.

    Best known as the creator and star of Black Books, Dylan Moran is…

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    28 May 2026to28 May 2026
  14. The Talented Mr Ripley

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    The Talented Mr Ripley

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    Salisbury

    "I never wanted to murder anyone. It was necessary."

    Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition. How far would you go to become someone else?

    Tom Ripley is a nobody - scraping by in New York, forging signatures, telling little…

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    27 Apr 2026to2 May 2026
  15. Adult Beginners Acting

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    Chippenham

    FOR AGES 18+

    'The most fun I have all week'

    Three terms of 5 week blocks at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham to help newcomers find out if it's something they want to continue.

    Beginners 6 – 7.30pm (Improvers 7.30 -9pm)

    Drama…

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    4 May 2026to4 May 2026
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    11 May 2026to11 May 2026
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    18 May 2026to18 May 2026
  16. FREE Beginner Walk for Over 50s – Corsham Park

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    FREE Beginner Walk for Over 50s – Corsham Park

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    Corsham

    Join this free community beginner walk for over 50s from Corsham — a welcoming guided walk through peaceful Wiltshire countryside near Good Manors. Designed to be accessible and enjoyable, this route follows easy paths and quiet lanes, making it…

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    8 May 2026to8 May 2026
  17. Lau Noah

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    Lau Noah

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    Bradford on Avon

    Creating beautiful, innovative and evocative vocal and guitar harmonies, Lau Noah is a self-taught, Catalan composer and songwriter, revered for her crystalline voice and innate songwriting talent. She was the first Catalan artist to take perform in…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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    3 May 2026to3 May 2026
  18. Medieval Music Concert

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    Medieval Music Concert

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    Chippenham, Colerne

    On Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7:30pm (doors 7:00pm), at the historic St John the Baptist Church, Colerne, Marco Cannavo and Steve Tyler present Musica Medievalis, an instrumental journey into the music of medieval Europe. Featuring hurdy-gurdy and its…

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    23 May 2026to23 May 2026
  19. Basic Bread Cookery Class

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    Basic Bread Cookery Class

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    Hopton Road, Devizes

    Led by Emma Martin

    Real, fresh bread straight from the oven – the way to impress your friends and your family and to know exactly what is in your daily bread. No additives, preservatives or flavour enhancers - just a few simple ingredients and some…

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    13 May 2026to13 May 2026
  20. Best Kept Secrets - family spring trail

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    For trees, spring is about unfurling leaves and blossoms, but beyond that, Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is also home to an abundance of wildlife and is bustling with life!

    This season, a new family trail takes you on a…

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

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    3 Mar 2026to31 May 2026
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