• Things To Do
    • Book Tickets
    • Accessible Things to Do
    • Sustainable Things to Do
    • Attractions
      • Zoo & Animals
    • Activities
      • Walking
      • Cycling
      • Golf
      • Fishing
      • Horse Riding
      • Outdoor & Adventure
      • Bird Watching
      • Driving & Motorsports
      • Water Fun
      • Escape Rooms
    • Family Fun
    • Shopping
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Stately Homes & Gardens
    • History & Heritage
      • Museums
      • Landmarks
      • Industrial Heritage
      • World Heritage Site
    • Art & Culture
    • Entertainment & Nightlife
      • Purple Flag
    • Tours & Sightseeing
      • Guided Tours
      • Walking Tours
      • Cycling Tours
      • Stonehenge Tours
      • Boat Tours
      • Driving Tours
  • Accommodation
    • Book Direct in Wiltshire
    • Accessible Accommodation
    • Eco-Friendly Places to Stay
    • Self Catering
    • Hotels
    • Bed & Breakfasts
    • Caravan Parks & Campsites
    • Farm Stay
    • Group Friendly
    • Adult-Only Accommodation
    • Glamping & Alternative
    • Longleat Accommodation
    • Stonehenge Accommodation
    • Grading Information
    • Pet Friendly
  • What's On
    • Markets
    • Free Events in Wiltshire
    • Wiltshire through the Seasons
      • Wiltshire in Spring
      • Wiltshire in Summer
      • Wiltshire in Autumn
      • Wiltshire in Winter
    • Bank Holiday Ideas
    • Easter
    • Salisbury 800
    • Events
      • What's on this Week
      • What's on this Weekend
    • Event Form
    • Festivals
  • Food & Drink
    • Accessible Dining
    • Sustainable Food and Drink
    • Pubs & Inns
    • Outdoor Dining
    • Restaurants
    • Cafes & Tea Rooms
    • Dog Friendly
    • Local Produce in Wiltshire
    • Vineyards & Breweries
    • Cookery Schools
    • Farmers Markets
    • Award-Winning Dining
  • Explore
    • Towns
      • Amesbury
      • Bradford on Avon
      • Calne
      • Chippenham
      • Corsham
      • Cricklade
      • Devizes
      • Ludgershall
      • Malmesbury
      • Marlborough
      • Melksham
      • Royal Wootton Bassett
      • Swindon
      • Tidworth
      • Trowbridge
      • Warminster
      • Westbury
    • Villages
      • Downton
      • Lacock
      • Tisbury
      • Pewsey
    • Salisbury
    • Stonehenge
    • Avebury
    • The Kennet and Avon Canal
    • National Landscapes
    • New Forest National Park
    • Great West Way ®
    • Salisbury Plain
    • Wiltshire White Horses
    • The Cotswolds
    • Hampshire borders
    • Bath and Somerset
    • The Ridgeway in Wiltshire
  • Ideas & Inspiration
    • Competitions
    • Winter Moments in Wiltshite
    • Budget Wiltshire
    • Holidays & Short Breaks
      • Eco-Friendly Holidays
      • Family Holidays
      • Group Holidays
      • Adventure Holidays
      • Walking Holidays
      • Photography Holidays
      • Weekend & Short Breaks
      • Spa Breaks
      • City & Shopping Breaks
      • Romantic Weekends
      • Honeymoons
    • Itineraries
    • Top 10 Highlights
      • Top 10 Places To Walk in Wiltshire
      • Top 10 Places To Cycle
      • Top 10 Free Attractions
      • Top 10 Pet Friendly Places To Visit in Wiltshire
      • Top 10 Wiltshire Views
    • Ideas For Sunny Days
    • Ideas For Rainy Days
    • Family Wiltshire
    • Romantic Wiltshire
    • Luxury Wiltshire
    • Car Free Days
    • Myths & Legends
    • Crop Circles
    • Wedding Ideas
    • Film & TV Locations
    • Videos
  • Plan Your Visit To Wiltshire
    • Access for All
    • Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Trips in Wiltshire
      • Eco-Friendly Travel
      • Electric Vehicle Charging Points
    • Contact Us
    • Maps & Guides
    • Getting To Wiltshire
      • By Car
      • By Bus & Coach
      • By Train
      • By Ferry
      • By Plane
    • Car Parking & Car Parks
    • Group Travel
      • Plan a Group Visit
      • Travel Trade Toolkit
      • Helping you Sell Wiltshire
      • Book a Wiltshire Tour
      • Wiltshire on the Great West Way
      • Familiarisation Visits
    • Tourist Information Centres
    • E-Newsletter Sign-Up
    • Book Tickets
  • Special Offers
    • Autumn breaks
    • Christmas and New Year Offers
    • Winter Breaks
    • Accommodation Offers
    • Spa Break Offers
    • Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Accommodation
    • Pub and Restaurant Offers
    • Longleat Family Break Offers
  • Blog
  • Partner Sites
    • Salisbury
    • Great West Way
    • Chippenham
    • Corsham
    • Marlborough
  • Partners
    • Join Us
    • About Us
      • Meet the team
      • Partner Terms and Conditions
      • VisitWiltshire Board
    • Partner Marketing
      • Marketing Guides
      • Marketing Updates
    • Great West Way
    • News and Events
      • Partner newsletters
      • Partner and training events
      • Meeting Notes
    • Partner Business Benefits
    • Advice
    • Tourism Strategy
  • Salisbury
  • Great West Way®
  • Chippenham
  • Corsham
  • Marlborough
Visit Wiltshire Facebook
Visit Wiltshire Youtube
Visit Wiltshire Instagram
Visit Wiltshire Facebook
Visit Wiltshire Youtube
Visit Wiltshire Instagram

UK

FR

DE

NL

ES

IT

  • UK
  • FR
  • DE
  • NL
  • ES
  • IT
  • Visit Wiltshire
  • Visit Wiltshire
  • Visit Wiltshire
  • Things To Do
  • Accommodation
  • What's On

e

You are here: Home > What's On > Bank Holiday Ideas

Tweet
Salisbury Racecourse

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. 

Number of results:

Number of results: 135

, currently showing 101 to 120.

  • « Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • Next »
Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest
  1. Screening: Metropolitan Opera – Eugene Onegin

    Add Screening: Metropolitan Opera – Eugene Onegin to your Itinerary

    Screening: Metropolitan Opera – Eugene Onegin

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Bradford on Avon

    Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini's Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.

    Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his…

    Venue

    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2026to6 May 2026
  2. May Day Madness

    Add May Day Madness to your Itinerary

    May Day Madness

    Type

    Type:

    Motorsports

    Chippenham

    The second Race Meeting in the Castle Combe Racing Club Championship calendar

    Featuring Racing from the CCRC Racing Championships: Saloons, GTs, Formula Fords, Hot Hatchs and more!

    Venue

    Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2026to6 May 2026
  3. Salisbury Art Trail

    Add Salisbury Art Trail to your Itinerary

    Salisbury Art Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Art

    Salisbury

    THE ART TRAIL IS BACK!
    Over 70 artists will be taking part in & around Salisbury
    photography | Painting | sculpture | mixed media | jewellery | ceramics | glassware
    And everything else in between!

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to7 June 2026
  4. Iford Manor Supper Clubs

    Add Iford Manor Supper Clubs to your Itinerary

    Iford Manor Supper Clubs

    Type

    Type:

    Food and Drink

    Iford

    Start the weekend with a table of friends at one of our Friday night supper clubs.

    With a different tasting menu and (optional) paired wine flight each time, with live music, a convivial atmosphere and beautiful surroundings you can't really go…

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2026to8 May 2026
    From:
    22 May 2026to22 May 2026
  5. '80s Celebration Party

    Add '80s Celebration Party to your Itinerary

    '80s Celebration Party

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Trowbridge

    '80S CELEBRATION PARTY!

    Step back in time and relive one of the most iconic decades in music and pop culture as The Civic hosts an unforgettable '80s Celebration Party. This high energy disco night promises classic hits, colourful visuals and feel…

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to2 May 2026
  6. FREE Beginner Walks for All – Avebury Guided Walk, Wiltshire

    Add FREE Beginner Walks for All – Avebury Guided Walk, Wiltshire to your Itinerary

    FREE Beginner Walks for All – Avebury Guided Walk, Wiltshire

    Type

    Type:

    Guided Walk

    Avebury,, Marlborough,

    DATE: 9th of May 2026 START TIME: 10:00 ESTIMATED FINISH TIME :13:30 MEETING POINT: Circle Cafe (next to the Barn Museum) High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RF TRAVEL & TRANSPORT; National Trust Car Park (south) 5 Minutes walk. Pay&…

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026to9 May 2026
  7. Karan Casey Trio

    Add Karan Casey Trio to your Itinerary

    Karan Casey Trio

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Salisbury

    Karan Casey, Niall Vallely, and Niwel Tsumbu Irish songs and music with a Congolese Twist!

    Dates

    From:
    28 May 2026to28 May 2026
  8. Astatine Trio

    Add Astatine Trio to your Itinerary

    Astatine Trio

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Bradford on Avon

    HAYDN Piano Trio No 44 in E major Hob XV:28
    MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio No 1 in D minor Op 49

    Named BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists for 2025-27, the award-winning Astatine Trio perform one of Haydn's revelatory late piano trios, full of wit and…

    Venue

    Wiltshire Music Centre, West Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2026to6 May 2026
  9. The Hidden Power of Trees – activity days at Westonbirt

    Add The Hidden Power of Trees – activity days at Westonbirt to your Itinerary

    The Hidden Power of Trees – activity days at Westonbirt

    Type

    Type:

    Family

    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Head to Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to discover the hidden superpowers of trees this week!

    You'll learn about fire-resistant bark, defence systems against pests and about the many creatures that live in trees.

    Your…

    Venue

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

    Dates

    From:
    26 May 2026to28 May 2026
  10. Gluten Free Bread & Baking Class

    Add Gluten Free Bread & Baking Class to your Itinerary

    Gluten Free Bread & Baking Class

    Type

    Type:

    Food and Drink

    Hopton Road, Devizes

    Led by Peter Vaughan

    Gluten free bread is really difficult to get right because the missing ingredient (gluten) is so important to the finished texture. Gluten free pastry is often a problem because you have to forget all that you learned about…

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026to16 May 2026
  11. The Birds and the Bees… and Trees at Westonbirt

    Add The Birds and the Bees… and Trees at Westonbirt to your Itinerary

    The Birds and the Bees… and Trees at Westonbirt

    Type

    Type:

    Days Out

    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Spring is bursting into colour at Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, and this year they invite you to stop, look closer and uncover surprising secrets revealed by taking a closer look at the flowers.

    As you wander through the…

    Venue

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

    Dates

    From:
    3 Mar 2026to31 May 2026
  12. Evening Talk: 'Testing Fast Jets: Aden to Tornado'

    Add Evening Talk: 'Testing Fast Jets: Aden to Tornado' to your Itinerary

    Evening Talk: 'Testing Fast Jets: Aden to Tornado'

    Type

    Type:

    Historical

    58 The Close, Salisbury

    Group Captain Ron Burrows AFC, FRAeS, JP, RAF (Ret'd) joined the Royal Air Force in 1962, flying Hunter fighter and ground-attack aircraft on operations during the Aden Emergency. In 1970, he graduated from the United States Navy Test Pilots' School…

    Venue

    The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2026to6 May 2026
  13. Improvers. Acting

    Add Improvers. Acting to your Itinerary

    Improvers. Acting

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Chippenham

    FOR AGES 18+

    'The most fun I have all week'

    Monday's in 5 week blocks at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham

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

    Drama Workshops with their basis in improvisation and devising, but including script…

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026to4 May 2026
    From:
    11 May 2026to11 May 2026
    From:
    18 May 2026to18 May 2026
  14. Playtime! Pie-Rat Island

    Add Playtime! Pie-Rat Island to your Itinerary

    Playtime! Pie-Rat Island

    Type

    Type:

    Family

    Corsham

    Come along for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There'll be silliness, play-acting, games and music. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh. This month's theme is Pie-Rat Island

    Join Ratty and her…

    Venue

    The Pound Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    14 May 2026to14 May 2026
    From:
    14 May 2026to14 May 2026
  15. Rodeo Night

    Add Rodeo Night to your Itinerary

    Rodeo Night

    Type

    Type:

    Nightlife

    Trowbridge

    Rodeo Night at The Civic, Trowbridge

    Yeehaw! Saddle up for an unforgettable evening of foot-stompin' fun at Rodeo Night, happening Saturday, May 23rd at 7.30PM at The Civic, Trowbridge. Whether you're a seasoned cowboy or just looking to kick up…

    Dates

    From:
    23 May 2026to23 May 2026
  16. Spring Fayre

    Add Spring Fayre to your Itinerary

    Spring Fayre

    Type

    Type:

    Fete/Fair

    Salisbury

    The Salisbury Museum welcomes back Spring with the much-loved Spring Fayre.

    The Spring Fayre has the feel of a village fete, and this year is a celebration of all things folk, to tie in with our 'Un/Common People – Folk Culture in Wessex'…

    Dates

    From:
    4 May 2026to4 May 2026
  17. Tree Pollinators – activity day at Westonbirt

    Add Tree Pollinators – activity day at Westonbirt to your Itinerary

    Tree Pollinators – activity day at Westonbirt

    Type

    Type:

    Family

    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Bring the kids and enjoy a day outdoors connecting with nature! Find out how trees reproduce through the process of pollination, and the different ways that they do this.

    Make your way to Silk Wood Barn at Forestry England's Westonbirt, The…

    Venue

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

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2026to16 May 2026
  18. eat:Malmesbury

    Add eat:Malmesbury to your Itinerary

    eat:Malmesbury

    Type

    Type:

    Food Festival

    Malmesbury

    eat:Malmesbury food festival Sunday 24 May from 10-4pm in the Town Centre Free to attend, family-friendly and accessible to all … Join us for a delicious day out celebrating great local and regional producers, most from within a 30 mile radius. We…

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2026to24 May 2026
  19. Un/Common People - Folk Culture in Wessex Exhibition

    Add Un/Common People - Folk Culture in Wessex Exhibition to your Itinerary

    Un/Common People - Folk Culture in Wessex Exhibition

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Salisbury

    Un/Common People redefines the term 'commoner' by showcasing the extraordinary creativity found in regional folk culture whilst challenging preconceptions by exploring how it has been adopted, reimagined and enriched by the people of Wessex today.…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Feb 2026to10 May 2026
  20. Northumbrian Pipers at Mompesson House – Music in the Garden

    Add Northumbrian Pipers at Mompesson House – Music in the Garden to your Itinerary

    Northumbrian Pipers at Mompesson House – Music in the Garden

    Type

    Type:

    Music

    Salisbury

    Mompesson is welcoming back the Salisbury Northumbrian Pipers to play in the garden.
    Enjoy the sunshine and listen to the sound of the Salisbury Northumbrian Pipers playing in the garden at Mompesson House. The pipers are based in Salisbury and are…

    Venue

    Mompesson House, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to2 May 2026
  • « Prev
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • Next »

Search Accommodation

Type:
Location:
Keyword:
Check-In Date:
Add Room
  • Advanced Search

Search Things to Do

Type:
Location:
Keyword:

Search What's On

Type:
Location:
Keyword:

Search Food & Drink

Type:
Location:
Keyword:

Search Accommodation

Search Things to Do

Search What's On

Type:
Location:
Keyword:

Search Food & Drink

Loading..

Follow Us...

  • Facebook

    Thumbnail for Facebook

  • Twitter

    Thumbnail for Twitter

  • YouTube

    Thumbnail for YouTube

  • Instagram

    Thumbnail for Instagram

Accommodation
  • Hotels,
  • Bed & Breakfasts,
  • Self Catering,
  • Caravan Parks & Campsites,
  • Farm Stay,
  • Longleat Accommodation,
  • Stonehenge Accommodation,
Ideas & Inspiration Special Offers
Food & Drink
  • Restaurants,
  • Cafes & Tea Rooms,
  • Pubs & Inns,
  • Farmers Markets,
Plan Your Visit To Wiltshire
  • Maps & Guides,
  • Getting To Wiltshire,
  • Car Parking & Car Parks,
  • Group Travel,
  • Tourist Information Centres,
Things To Do
  • Family Fun,
  • Attractions,
  • Activities,
  • Shopping,
  • Parks & Recreation,
  • Stately Homes & Gardens,
  • History & Heritage,
  • Art & Culture,
  • Entertainment & Nightlife,
  • Tours & Sightseeing,
What's On
  • Events,
  • Exhibitions,
  • Festivals,
  • Markets,
Explore
  • Towns,
  • Villages,
  • Salisbury,
  • Stonehenge,
  • Avebury,
  • The Kennet and Avon Canal,
  • National Landscapes,
  • New Forest National Park,
  • Salisbury Plain,
  • Wiltshire White Horses,
  • The Cotswolds,
  • Hampshire borders,
  • Bath and Somerset,
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Tourism Signposting
  • Media
  • Jobs
  • Book Tickets
  • Group Travel
  • Event Form
  • Partners
TripAdvisor logo

Reviews and advice on hotels, and lots more!

The Official Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Wiltshire. 2026.

Wiltshire Logo

Don't Miss

  • Activities in Wiltshire

    Thumbnail for Activities

    Activities in Wiltshire

  • Bed & Breakfasts in Wiltshire

    Thumbnail for Bed & Breakfasts

    Bed & Breakfasts in Wiltshire

  • What's on in Wiltshire this Week

    Tour guide showing visitors around Salisbury

    What's on this week in Wiltshire

  • Wiltshire Winter Moments

    Frosty North Wessex Downs AONB

    Discover, Share and Enjoy a range of Winter moments across Wiltshire this year!

Itinerary

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

To build your own Itinerary, click Add to Excursion to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

List All My Saved Itineraries

  • Sign up to ENews

    l

  • Itinerary

    a

  • Book Tickets

  • Contact Us

    q