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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. Flocksteady Bleats

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    Flocksteady Bleats

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    Rockbourne Road, Salisbury

    Wrap up your summer in style at Flocksteady Bleats, a weekend dedicated to the infectious rhythms of Reggae and 2-Tone. Hosted at The Music Baa on the beautiful Dreamacres campsite near Salisbury.

    LINE UP TBC! + our resident DJ Chopstuey!

    This…

    Dates

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    21 Aug 2026to23 Aug 2026
  2. MF Dance – Free Street Dance Classes for Kids in Chippenham & Calne

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    MF Dance – Free Street Dance Classes for Kids in Chippenham & Calne

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    Wiltshire

    Get your child moving, grooving, and having fun!

    MF Dance offers street dance classes for children aged 3+, designed to boost confidence, coordination, and creativity. Classes are energetic, friendly, and suitable for beginners or little dancers…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Sept 2025to15 Aug 2028
  3. The Black Pirate (1926) With live piano score by Meg Morley

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    The Black Pirate (1926) With live piano score by Meg Morley

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    Corsham

    A new series of silent-era classics arrives at The Pound Arts Centre, all accompanied by live piano score performed by BFI Southbank's resident pianist Meg Morley. Since performing for her first silent film in 2016, Meg has quickly become one of the…

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    The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026
  4. Maltilda Screening Singalong

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    Maltilda Screening Singalong

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    Cinema & Film

    Bradford on Avon

    Relaxed screening of this fanstasically fun kids classic. Join our singing workshop beforehand!

    Venue

    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026to12 Aug 2026
  5. Little Piccolos Sunshine Sessions

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    Little Piccolos Sunshine Sessions

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    Bradford on Avon

    A joyful morning of singing, instruments & summer fun! Little Piccolos preschool music classes, based on Kodaly methods, adds musical magic to your child's life. Movement, rhythm games & musical play – learning the magic of music through fun!…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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    From:
    7 Aug 2026to7 Aug 2026
    From:
    7 Aug 2026to7 Aug 2026
    From:
    21 Aug 2026to21 Aug 2026
    From:
    21 Aug 2026to21 Aug 2026
  6. AUTO RETRO FESTIVAL

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    STOCKTON,, Near Warminster

    Auto Retro Festival 22nd August to 23rd August 2026 camping from the 20th August. The event is an intimate gathering of modern classics in the wilds of Wiltshire at Stockton Park
    The Auto Retro Festival celebrates Modern classics & sports cars from…

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    From:
    20 Aug 2026to23 Aug 2026
  7. 4th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare

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    4th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare

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    Tokyo, Japan

    The 4th Global Summit on Nursing Education and Healthcare 2026 will be held on August 24–25, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, under the theme "Innovations in Nursing Education: Transforming Healthcare Worldwide."
    Hosted by Intelli Meetings, this premier event…

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    From:
    24 Aug 2026to25 Aug 2026
  8. Westmill Wind Farm and Solar Park Guided Tour

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    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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    From:
    9 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026
  9. Nature's Soundtrack – family event at Westonbirt

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    This week Westonbirt Arboretum is holding three family activity days that are all about listening to nature around us.

    Wednesday 5 August:
    Jason Singh will be hosting this activity at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to show you how to connect…

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

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2026to6 Aug 2026
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    Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts (DOCA)

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    Festival

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Aug 2026to29 Aug 2026
  11. Malmesbury Carnival Procession

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    Malmesbury Carnival & Festival

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    Carnival

    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,

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2026to3 Sept 2026
  12. Walking Tours of Salisbury

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    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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    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2027
  13. In Tune With Nature - summer trail (all age groups)

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    In Tune With Nature - summer trail (all age groups)

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    Nature Walk

    Forestry England, Tetbury

    In a world where we're constantly connected, with endless information and distractions just a tap away, it can be hard to truly switch off. This summer, give yourself permission to pause.

    Step away from screens and reconnect with something timeless…

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2026to31 Aug 2026
  14. Field to Fork Festival

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    Field to Fork Festival

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    Food Festival

    Bradford on Avon

    Free to enter, festival aimed at supporting British Farming and the importance of locality and supply.

    Backing British Farming

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2026to1 Aug 2026
  15. 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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    From:
    21 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
  16. Woodland Orchestra – family event at Westonbirt

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    Woodland Orchestra – family event at Westonbirt

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Drop in to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum's woodland instrument-making workshop at the Learning Centre this summer holiday week.

    Your children will get the chance to make a variety of instruments from woodland materials, including a frog…

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

    Dates

    From:
    18 Aug 2026to20 Aug 2026
  17. Princess Dance Party

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    Princess Dance Party

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    Bradford on Avon

    Come dressed up as your favourite princess and enjoy dances from popular fairy tales including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Rapunzel. With colourful props and costume accessories provided for the children to wear and creative dances inspired by…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

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    From:
    13 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026
    From:
    13 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026
  18. Global summit on Traditional and Alternative Medicine 2026

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    Global summit on Traditional and Alternative Medicine 2026

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    Conference/Convention

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Aug 2026to25 Aug 2026
  19. A Tale of Wool and Waywardness: Bradford on Avon Georgian Walking Tour

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    A Tale of Wool and Waywardness: Bradford on Avon Georgian Walking Tour

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    Bradford on Avon

    Bath may have its Jane Austen connections, but Georgian life in Bradford on Avon was far more colourful, and far more scandalous than anything Mr Darcy could have imagined.

    The Bradford on Avon Georgian Tour: Wool and Waywardness reveals a world of…

    Venue

    The Hall Estate, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    22 Apr 2026to28 Oct 2026
  20. Memento: The Drawing Room

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    Memento: The Drawing Room

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    Exhibition

    Corsham

    The Drawing Room: Memento is a group exhibition and co-created art making space that weaves together three core themes: connection - our bonds with people, places, animals and the world around us; life and mortality - encouraging an appreciation for…

    Venue

    The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2026to29 Aug 2026
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