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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. Steeple Ashton Open Gardens

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    Steeple Ashton Open Gardens

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    Days Out

    Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge

    View a range of private gardens from manor house to cottage, take a look inside our 500 year old church, enjoy a cream tea or a glass of Pimms, browse the plant stall or pop into the community shop & café or the newly re-opened Longs Arms for…

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2026to31 May 2026
  2. Baby Tree Time (sensory baby outdoor play)

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    Baby Tree Time (sensory baby outdoor play)

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    Children's

    Salisbury

    Take a moment to relax with your baby under the shady boughs of our golden rain tree in the tranquil city garden at Mompesson House. Meet up with a group or come by yourself, all are welcome.
    This year, we're offering self-led sensory activities for…

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    Mompesson House, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    11 May 2026to11 May 2026
    From:
    18 May 2026to18 May 2026
  3. Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko

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    Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko

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    Music

    Bradford on Avon

    Legendary Malian musician and ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate tours the UK for the first time as a duo with his wife, the revered griot vocalist Amy Sacko. Connecting past and present, they bring their deeply personal, expressive style that promises a…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2026to10 May 2026
  4. Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Join Witch and her friends on an enchanting adventure at Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum.

    This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.…

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

    Dates

    From:
    27 Jan 2026to2 Nov 2026
  5. Open House Evenings

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    Open House Evenings

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    Free Event

    Cricklade, Swindon

    Join us for our NEW Open House Evenings!

    Step into elegance and explore all we have to offer here at Cricklade Hotel & Spa.

    Wander through our beautiful surroundings, meet our dedicated team, and discover our beautiful bespoke weddings, private…

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026to1 May 2026
  6. Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2026

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    Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2026

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    Marlborough

    The Youth Adventure Trust's Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge returns on June 13 starting from Oare in Pewsey Vale, featuring 10km, half-marathon, and marathon routes.

    Participants will scale Wiltshire's three iconic hills to raise funds for the Youth…

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    From:
    26 Mar 2026to13 June 2026
  7. Lady Chatterley's Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ

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    Lady Chatterley's Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ

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    Exhibition

    Chippenham

    The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum.

    From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide…

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    From:
    7 Mar 2026to30 May 2026
  8. Bath Choral Society

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    Bradford on Avon

    Bath Choral Society are joined by Bristol Ensemble in an evening of barqoue masterpieces. Dido and Aeneas's tragic love story is a 17th century gem, considered by many as the greatest English opera of all time. This concert performance is paired…

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    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026to9 May 2026
  9. 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
  10. Fawlty Towers Weekend 02/05/2026

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    Fawlty Towers Weekend 02/05/2026

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    Comedy

    Chippenham

    You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.Afternoon Tea will be served at 4.00pm with the help of the Fawlty Towers Team.
    At 8.00pm the Fawlty Towers Show will…

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    From:
    2 May 2026to2 May 2026
  11. MEDICAL INFORMATION LECTURE A Path to a Healthy Body and Soul

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    MEDICAL INFORMATION LECTURE A Path to a Healthy Body and Soul

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    Talk or Lecture

    Devizes,

    A Path to a Healthy Body and Soul through the Teaching of Bruno Groening

    As part of a medical lecture series by the Bruno Groening Circle of Friends, a medical lecture will take place in Devizes.

    "THERE IS NO INCURABLE" (Bruno Groening)

    Ancient…

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2026to10 May 2026
  12. Murder Mystery Adventure

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    Murder Mystery Adventure

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    Trowbridge

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

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

    Dates

    From:
    21 Mar 2026to31 Dec 2026
  13. Bands By The Bridge - Melksham

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    Bands By The Bridge - Melksham

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    Music

    Melksham

    Kick off your May Bank Holiday with us in Melksham and support the incredible Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance! Stationed just a stone's throw away in Semington, this lifesaving team is ready 24/7, including night flights, reaching anywhere in…

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to2 May 2026
  14. Little Voices presents Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR

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    Little Voices presents Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical JR

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    Musicals

    Chippenham

    Little Voices presents…

    Revolting children are taking over The Neeld Community and Arts Centre this May Half Term as Little Voices proudly presents Matilda The Musical Jr.!

    Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl and the award-winning stage…

    Venue

    The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    30 May 2026to30 May 2026
  15. Purton Craft Market

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    Purton Craft Market

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    Crafts

    Swindon

    Join Us This Year!
    There's something truly special about a gift that has a story behind it. This year, we're hosting four craft markets, and we'd love for you to be part of the magic.
    By shopping small, you aren't just buying a product, you're…

    Dates

    From:
    10 May 2026to10 May 2026
  16. People in the Park 2026

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    People in the Park 2026

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    Community

    Salisbury

    People in the Park is a free event with live music, community stallholders, food and local environmentally friendly businesses!

    This environmentally-focused community festival aims to showcase Salisbury's green organisations, projects and…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026to16 May 2026
  17. Wildlife Watch at Bay Meadows

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    Wildlife Watch at Bay Meadows

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    Family

    Marlborough

    Join us for a morning of nature-based activities for primary-aged children at Bay Meadows.

    Inspire a love of nature in your children through a variety of fun and active crafts, games and activities, led by our wonderful volunteer team. This is a…

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to2 May 2026
  18. Wings and Woodlands Artisan Markets

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    Wings and Woodlands Artisan Markets

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    Food and Drink

    Weyhill, Andover

    Sunday March 22, May 17 and September 20
    10:00am-5:30pm
    The Hawk Conservancy Trust are excited to be collaborating with CW Events to bring their visitors an exciting Artisan Market experience on select Sundays throughout 2026!
    See the Hawk…

    Venue

    Hawk Conservancy Trust, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2026to17 May 2026
  19. Salisbury Railex 2026

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    Salisbury Railex 2026

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    Exhibition

    Andover

    SALISBURY RAILEX 2026
    Dates: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2026
    Organiser: Salisbury and South Wilts Railway Society
    Venue: Thruxton Centre, Thruxton Circuit, Andover Hampshire SP11 8PN
    Open: Saturday 10.00 am - 4.30 pm, Sunday 9.30 am - 4.00…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to24 May 2026
  20. Chippenham Lions Club presents Elvis Tribute Act

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    Chippenham Lions Club presents Elvis Tribute Act

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    Music

    Chippenham

    Garry J Foley is a world-class Elvis Tribute Artist who has performed across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, China, India, and Asia. With years of experience and multiple awards to his name, Garry brings the authentic sound, charisma, and spirit of…

    Venue

    The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2026to8 May 2026
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