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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. Children's Craft Activity Wednesdays

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    Children's Craft Activity Wednesdays

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    Children's

    Salisbury

    Come along to our free family art and craft activities every Wednesday from 23 July – 27 August 2025.

    The following activities are free included with an admission ticket to Salisbury Cathedral. Residents in SP1–SP5 are eligible for free admission…

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    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    23 July 2025to27 Aug 2025
  2. "Seriously..."

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    "Seriously..."

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    Arts and Culture

    Swindon

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

    Dates

    From:
    25 Feb 2025to13 Sept 2025
  3. Costume design/making - (11-14's) with Lottie Bywaters

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    Costume design/making - (11-14's) with Lottie Bywaters

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    Young Adults & Teenagers

    Chippenham

    Come along and work with: Lottie Bywaters - Costume designer and maker

    Come and learn the process of costume design, how your favourite film and theatre costumes started out as a simple sketch and even design and make your own. In this session…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Aug 2025to21 Aug 2025
  4. eat CALNE : Food and Drink Festival

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    eat CALNE : Food and Drink Festival

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    Food Festival

    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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    From:
    30 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025
  5. Wonderful Water: Children's Summer Trail

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    Wonderful Water: Children's Summer Trail

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    Exhibition

    Salisbury

    Discover connections to water as you explore Salisbury Cathedral

    Calling all young explorers to discover the fascinating connections to water in the Cathedral.

    From the story of Noah's Ark and the water that flows from the font, to the dipstick…

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    Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    19 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
  6. Ski Ready Summer Series

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    Ski Ready Summer Series

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    Family

    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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    From:
    14 May 2025to30 Sept 2025
  7. Biodiversity Detectives - family trail at Westonbirt

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    Biodiversity Detectives - family trail at Westonbirt

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Become a biodiversity detective and search for as many livings things in nature as you can as you follow along this family woodland trail. Discover what lives at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum through the trail challenges and activities. Collect…

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

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    From:
    1 June 2025to31 Aug 2025
  8. 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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    From:
    26 Aug 2025to26 Aug 2025
  9. Special Offer: Spa Treatment of the Month!

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    Special Offer: Spa Treatment of the Month!

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    Cricklade, Swindon

    Relax and unwind with Cricklade Hotel & Spa's August Treatment of the Month, 'Summer Glow'!

    This special offer includes a 40-minute Glow & Radiance treatment, a 2-hour swim session and a refreshing Summer Breeze cocktail – all for just £80 per…

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    1 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025
  10. Sky Dive in Wiltshire for FearLess

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    Sky Dive in Wiltshire for FearLess

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    Salisbury

    Skydive in Wiltshire
    Skydive for FearLess in Wiltshire

    Imagine ticking off one from your bucket list and doing so to help adults and children overcome the trauma of abuse. You can do just that, by taking on a skydive for FearLess.

    Join us at one…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to5 Dec 2025
  11. Neeld Foyer Music Session

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    Neeld Foyer Music Session

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    Music

    Chippenham

    The Neeld foyer & bar is hosting live music performed by up-and-coming local musicians, alongside some guest musicians visiting Chippenham. The evening will be rounded off by a few open mic slots.

    Keep an eye on our socials to see who will be…

    Venue

    The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    21 Aug 2025to21 Aug 2025
  12. 18-hole Disc Golf Course - Summer Offer!

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    18-hole Disc Golf Course - Summer Offer!

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    Sports

    Cricklade, Swindon

    Join us this Summer at our recently expanded disc golf course here at Cricklade House Hotel. Now 18 holes, the course is the largest in North Wiltshire. This Summer Holidays, a family of 4 can play for just £25 (usually £10 per person) from 18th…

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    28 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
  13. Make-up for stage - (11-14's) with Anna Randall

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    Make-up for stage - (11-14's) with Anna Randall

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    Young Adults & Teenagers

    Chippenham

    Come along and work with: Anna Randall - Film and TV make-up artist
    Come and learn how to safely sever your finger with latex moulding and bruise yourself up with the magic of makeup.

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

    Anna…

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    19 Aug 2025to19 Aug 2025
  14. DOCA 
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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.

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    From:
    31 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025
  15. Lotions and Potions - family activity

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    Lotions and Potions - family activity

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    Family

    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Bring the children to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy some hands-on activities and learn how trees help people with health and medicines, and follow a short discovery trail close to the Learning Centre.

    For ages 3+

    Make the most of…

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

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    From:
    19 Aug 2025to21 Aug 2025
  16. 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
  17. 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…

    Venue

    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    30 Aug 2025to30 Aug 2025
  18. Dorothy House Coffee Morning

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    Dorothy House Coffee Morning

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    Trowbridge

    Dorothy House Coffee Morning

    Come along to The Civic on Friday, 22nd August 10:30am – 12:30pm for coffee and cake, making a difference together for Dorothy House.

    Dorothy House offers hospice care to people living with terminal illnesses and also…

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    22 Aug 2025to22 Aug 2025
  19. Picnic Polo - Druids Lodge Polo Club

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    Picnic Polo - Druids Lodge Polo Club

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    Sporting

    Salisbury

    PICNIC POLO is back!
    Hampers at the ready, rugs rolled up, corkscrews packed, it's time to mark Sunday 31st August in your diary. Join us at Druids Lodge Polo Club for a fabulous day of polo and picnicking. Gates open at 10.30am, first match at 11am…

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    From:
    31 Aug 2025to31 Aug 2025
  20. Imber Open Days

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    Imber Open Days

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    Event

    Imber

    The village of Imber was evacuated in 1943 and is still deserted to this day. It was evacuated in November to aid the training of American soldiers for the D-Days landing.

    Full details of dates when there is access to Imber and when St Giles…

    Venue

    St Giles' Church, Imber, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    23 Aug 2025to25 Aug 2025
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