Malmesbury Carnival & Festival

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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, which this year is on the 31st August starting from 6pm onward. The route is up through the town and is always lined with enthusiastic and generous spectators, enjoying the spectacle and invention of the local participants and the wonderful marching bands.

These days though, Carnival and Festival is so much more than the procession. During August there will be a range of events to suit all ages and tastes.  All profits made from these events are donated back into the local community.

The full, detailed Festival programme is shortly available on the Carnival website, www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk, but to give you a flavour of what’s to come, here are a few dates for your diary:

Open Gardens; Discover Malmesbury’s varied and beautiful gardens throughout the town. Sunday 4th August

Theatre group ‘Don’t look Under Cellar’ bring us a performance of ‘Stuff and Nonsense with Edward Lear, Victorian Theatre with a bite! Friday 16th August

Open Malmesbury History walk, an illustrated walk on Malmesbury through the years.  Saturday 10th August

Our popular Bat walk is back.  Find out more about these fascinating but often misunderstood creatures and find where they hide in Malmesbury! Friday 23rd August

Petticoat Lane, our lively street market of bargains and fun. Sunday 25th August

Music in the Cloister Gardens, relaxing open-air music from local performers. Monday 26th August

Billy Danter’s fun fair – the ever popular fair is back with rides for all the family, Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st August.

These are just a few of the events that will be running – keep an eye on our website www.malmesburycarnival.co.uk and Facebook page for updates of food and wine evenings, quizzes, family fun days and talks.

Tickets for events will be available from the Carnival website and from the Tourist Information Centre at the Town Hall in Malmesbury.