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Adult+Child Summer Chocolate Experience

Adult+Child Summer Chocolate Experience

Summer Holiday Chocolate Experience at Hollychocs A fun, hands-on chocolate-making adventure for…

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Adult+Child Summer Chocolate Experience

Adult+Child Summer Chocolate Experience

Summer Holiday Chocolate Experience at Hollychocs A fun, hands-on chocolate-making adventure for…

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Big Tree Climb organised by The Great Big Tree Climbing Company

Big Tree Climb organised by The Great Big Tree Climbing Company

The Great Big Tree Climbing Company is the largest provider of recreational tree climbing in the…

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Summer Holidays: Autism Friendly Quiet Time

Summer Holidays: Autism Friendly Quiet Time

Experience our fashion-themed drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum opens to the…

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Summer Holidays: Creative Activities

Summer Holidays: Creative Activities

Get creative in style! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday during the summer holidays for free…

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The Challenge of Sustainable Gorilla and Chimpanzee Conservation and Ecotourism

The Challenge of Sustainable Gorilla and Chimpanzee Conservation and Ecotourism

Join us for a fascinating talk by Praveen Moman, founder of Volcanoes Safaris and trustee of the…

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An Evening of Mediumship

An Evening of Mediumship

Calne Town Hall - Available for events and occasions. Hosts of town events including regular…

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Behind the Scenes Tour with Head Gardner Steve Lannin (inc Walled Garden Visit)

Behind the Scenes Tour with Head Gardner Steve Lannin (inc Walled Garden Visit)

Go 'behind the scenes' (including our private walled garden) and discover more about the work that…

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Fieldview Festival

Wiltshire's biggest little festival is back with an amazing lineup, delicious food and fun…

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In conversation: Sathnam Sanghera and Professor Alan Lester

Inspired by Lubaina Himid's work in our Living Water exhibition, we are delighted to welcome Sunday…

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Malmesbury Carnival & Festival

The ancient market town of Malmesbury has been home to a Carnival for nearly 100 years, and the…

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Mud & Guts

Mud & Guts has a clear aim to reconnect modern children with the joy of being outside. Taking fun…

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Spanish Conversation Club - Pub Night

Join us for an evening of Spanish conversation practice in a relaxing and social environment. Our…

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Teddy Bears Picnic

Kickstart the Summer holidays at our Teddy Bears Picnic! We will have a range of children's games…

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Sky Dive in Wiltshire for FearLess

Skydive in Wiltshire Skydive for FearLess in Wiltshire Imagine ticking off one from your bucket…

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Currently Showing @ The Parade Cinema

NOW SHOWING AT THE PARADE CINEMA Marlborough's first independent cinema for 50 years, located…

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"Seriously..."

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

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Walking Tours of Salisbury

Discover the city of Salisbury and its past through the eyes of a Blue Badge Guide who will tell…

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Regency at Mompesson House

This year we're exploring the Regency era at Mompesson House. During this time, the Portman family…

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Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex

Un/Common People is a major exhibition that celebrates the vibrant folk art and seasonal customs of…

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Town Walks of Chippenham

Curious about Chippenham's past? Our free guided walks are back for 2025 and bookings are now open!…

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Ski Ready Summer Series

South Wilts Ski Club is home to Wiltshire's only Infinity Ski Slope - a state-of-the-art, revolving…

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Elisabeth Frink: A View from Within

Experience the inner world of famous sculptor Dame Elisabeth Frink (1930-1993) in a major…

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Unseen Colour by Werner Bischof: Photography Exhibition

Unseen Colour presents a treasure trove of previously unknown colour images from the late 1930s and…

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  • 1Adult+Child Summer Chocolate Experience
  • 2Adult+Child Summer Chocolate Experience
  • 3Big Tree Climb organised by The Great Big Tree Climbing Company
  • 4Summer Holidays: Autism Friendly Quiet Time
  • 5Summer Holidays: Creative Activities
  • 6The Challenge of Sustainable Gorilla and Chimpanzee Conservation and Ecotourism
  • 7An Evening of Mediumship
  • 8Behind the Scenes Tour with Head Gardner Steve Lannin (inc Walled Garden Visit)
  • 9Fieldview Festival
  • 10In conversation: Sathnam Sanghera and Professor Alan Lester
  • 11Malmesbury Carnival & Festival
  • 12Mud & Guts
  • 13Spanish Conversation Club - Pub Night
  • 14Teddy Bears Picnic
  • 15Sky Dive in Wiltshire for FearLess
  • 16Currently Showing @ The Parade Cinema
  • 17"Seriously..."
  • 18Walking Tours of Salisbury
  • 19Regency at Mompesson House
  • 20Un/Common People: Folk Culture in Wessex
  • 21Town Walks of Chippenham
  • 22Ski Ready Summer Series
  • 23Elisabeth Frink: A View from Within
  • 24Unseen Colour by Werner Bischof: Photography Exhibition
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Plan your visit and discover Wiltshire's timeless pleasures...

Wiltshire’s thriving arts scene is as inventive as it is engaging. First class venues include the South West’s leading producing theatre and a music centre with ‘the finest acoustic outside London’. In addition we have cinemas, arts centres and more, bringing top quality performances to visitors and local residents alike. Plus make sure to check out our latest exhibitions at various venues across the county.

Let us help you… you’ll discover a huge variety of events on offer in Wiltshire from festivals through to family-friendly, sporting events.

You can also take a look at what's on in Chippenham for some more inspiration. 

A line up of Festivals to impress

Take a look at what's on for Christmas in Wiltshire this year, for an exciting array of festive events.

One of the major highlights in Wiltshire’s events calendar is the Salisbury International Arts Festival which comes to venues across south Wiltshire.

Other major festivals include WOMAD near Malmesbury, the Larmer Tree Festival and End of the Road Festival in the stunning Larmer Tree Gardens, the Chippenham Folk Festival, the Iford Arts Festival held in the Peto Gardens of Iford Manor and the Wylye Valley Arts Trail, the Vintage Nostalgia Festival and the Chalke Valley History Festival.

Swindon is host to an annual Literature Festival with many famous authors attending each year and jazz lovers should head to Marlborough for its annual Jazz Festival.

Theatrical events in Wiltshire

See productions before they break the London stage at the Salisbury Playhouse as well as many one-off and touring productions at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon and the Pound Arts Centre in Corsham.

Markets in Wiltshire 

For hustle and bustle you can't beat a good market, and Wiltshire has markets in abundance. Indoor, outdoor, farmers' markets, international, continental and the ones at Christmas time are not to be missed. Feast your eyes on tempting displays showcasing seasonal fruit and vegetables, meet and poultry, cheeses, cakes, artisan loaves, and more.  

Music events to suit all tastes

Many of our arts venues host regular music events. If music is your thing then be sure to check out what’s happening at the Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford on Avon. Search our listings for other music events taking place in Wiltshire ranging from large-scale concerts through to intimate gigs in pubs.

Family friendly events in Wiltshire

Many of our attractions put on family friendly events during the school holidays and at the weekend to help you keep your family entertained. From re-enactments at some of our English Heritage properties through to interactive exhibitions, there’s plenty going on here – just search the dates for what’s on when you are planning to visit.

Seasonal Events in Wiltshire

There are seasonal things to do all through the year, with Easter in the Spring and Bank Holidays in May and August - check out our bank holiday ideas for more inspiration. Be sure to check out our pages detailing what's coming up for Halloween in October, Firework displays in November and Christmas later in the year. Then of course there's New Year's Eve - for many people the biggest night of the year!

Find out more and make time for Wiltshire

For more information on the many timeless pleasures to be enjoyed through Wiltshire’s events simply use the search box on this page and find what’s on in Wiltshire.

There are plenty of things to do in Wiltshire, outdoor activities, foodie events, art installations & exhibitions, creative workshops, find out what's on here. We have all types of accommodation across the county to fit every need and ready to welcome you for a holiday & short break away from the everyday. Taste the flavours of Wiltshire at one of our food and drink establishments. Easily accesseble from all across the country you can explore and discover Wiltshire for yourself, take a look at our ideas and inspiration and plan your visit to Wiltshire with us. Be sure to keep up to date with our special offers and read our blogs to find out more about our wonderful county!

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