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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. The Hampshire Regency Dancers performing at Mompesson House

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    The Hampshire Regency Dancers performing at Mompesson House

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    Salisbury

    Mompesson House (in Wiltshire)
    Have you ever wondered what the dances described in Jane Austen's works look like? The Hampshire Regency Dancers are here to help!
    The dancers will be performing in the garden on and off throughout the day. We have…

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    Mompesson House, Salisbury

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    From:
    8 Aug 2026to8 Aug 2026
  2. Summer Lates at The Roman Baths

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    Summer Lates at The Roman Baths

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    Bath

    Experience The Roman Baths after hours as Summer Lates returns from 20 July to 31 August, bringing music, atmosphere and a relaxed evening buzz to one of the UK's most iconic historic sites.

    Following the success of last year's live music, the…

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    From:
    20 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
  3. eat:Calne food festival

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    Calne

    eat:Calne Food Festival Saturday 15 August from 10-4pm. Join us for a delicious day out in the Town Centre which will be absolutely chock full of fabulous eats and drinks. A great way to get to know your local growers, makers, creatives and…

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    From:
    15 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026
  4. Bloomsbury in Wiltshire

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    Bloomsbury in Wiltshire

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    Salisbury

    Step into the world of the Bloomsbury Group through the lens of Ham Spray House, the Wiltshire home where writers, artists and intellectuals including Lytton Strachey, Dora Carrington, and the Partridges created some of their most influential work…

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    23 May 2026to27 Sept 2026
  5. 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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    24 Aug 2026to25 Aug 2026
  6. Silver Stacking Ring Class - Various Thursdays

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    Silver Stacking Ring Class - Various Thursdays

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    Salisbury

    Fancy making your own jewellery, but don't want to commit to a full day? This half-day workshop is the perfect place to start.

    With more than 20 years making under her apron, Salisbury based jeweller Helen Noakes is recognised worldwide for her…

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    18 June 2026to17 Dec 2026
  7. Collection Conversations - Jan Byrne & Guy Bigland

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    Collection Conversations - Jan Byrne & Guy Bigland

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    Talk or Lecture

    Chippenham

    In August's installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by Jan Byrne and Guy Bigland.

    Jan Byrne has been working with ceramics almost continuously since studying at Bath Academy of Art, Corsham. Her hand-built pieces are layered with…

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    8 Aug 2026to8 Aug 2026
  8. Spanish Conversation Club - Pub Night

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    Spanish Conversation Club - Pub Night

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    Calne

    Join us for an evening of Spanish conversation practice in a relaxing and social environment. Our pub nights are informal, bringing together people of Spanish backgrounds with Spanish speakers in the local community in order to share experiences,…

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    13 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026
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    27 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026
  9. Sensory Woodland Walks – family event at Westonbirt

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Meet at the Great Oak Hall at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum before you venture off path amongst the summer trees and explore using your senses on this guided walk.

    Find your special tree, take some quiet time to listen the sounds around you,…

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

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    25 Aug 2026to27 Aug 2026
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  10. In Tune with Wellbeing – family event at Westonbirt

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Meet at the Great Oak Hall at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum and join Sarah for an outdoor wellbeing walk with yoga, with your family! Often referred to as walking yoga, mindful walking, or nature yoga, you will experience a gentle and holistic…

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

    Dates

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    11 Aug 2026to13 Aug 2026
  11. Art After Hours

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    Art After Hours

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    Bradford on Avon

    Art After Hours Returns to Tithe Barn Workshops
    Following the fantastic success of June's inaugural Art After Hours, Tithe Barn Workshops in Bradford on Avon is delighted to announce the return of this popular creative evening on Saturday 1st August…

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    1 Aug 2026to1 Aug 2026
  12. Summer Sports in the Park

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    Devizes

    We've partnered with District Sports South to bring summer sports sessions to Hillworth Park!

    A family-run business, District Sports is passionate about improving health and fitness for all ages and abilities. Their coaches are DBS checked and…

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    12 Aug 2026to12 Aug 2026
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    19 Aug 2026to19 Aug 2026
  13. 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

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    27 Jan 2026to2 Nov 2026
  14. Currently Showing @ The Parade Cinema

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    Currently Showing @ The Parade Cinema

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    Marlborough

    NOW SHOWING AT THE PARADE CINEMA

    Marlborough's first independent cinema for 50 years, located in the heart of the town. Housed in splendid late Georgian building, our state of the art cinema has 106 seats, a fully licensed cafe and bar serving…

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    The Parade Cinema, Kennet

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    17 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2026
  15. A creative advertising If Opera's 2026 season at Church Farm in Trowbridge, near Bath.

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    If Opera's 2026 Season

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    Opera

    Trowbridge

    The 2026 repertoire will include Bizet's Carmen and Straus's The Chocolate Soldier in the secluded and peaceful venue of Church Farm. 

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    6 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026
  16. lacock by martin parr

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    Lacock by Martin Parr

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    Chippenham

    A vivid portrait of contemporary Britain as experienced through a single Wiltshire village. Photographs created by renowned British photographer, Martin Parr (1952-2025), during spring and summer of 2025.

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    27 June 2026to27 June 2027
  17. The Sunset Sessions - Live music, food & drink, golden hour & farm fun

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    Cholderton, Salisbury

    Join us this summer where we've changed up our after hours events to bring you The Sunset Sessions for 2026, a series of relaxed Friday evening events set in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm.

    As the sun sets…

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    Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Salisbury

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    From:
    14 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026
  18. Edington Music Festival

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    Edington Music Festival

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    Edington, Westbury

    The theme of this year’s festival, August 23rd – 30th, is ‘The Tree of Life’. The week’s music and Liturgy will explore the beauty of creation and growth with themes of seeds and roots, alongside the cyclical regeneration of decay, death and the…

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    From:
    23 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
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