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What's On in Wiltshire this Half Term

This October half term, there are plenty activities to look forward to in Wiltshire! From family-friendly arts and crafts, to live musical performances, autumn trails and much more!

This year, October half term runs from Monday 26th to Friday 30th. All the below events are taking place during the week. Find out what's on in Wiltshire this October half term!

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  1. Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Room on the Broom trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Children's

    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.…

    Venue

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

    Dates

    From:
    27 Jan 2026to2 Nov 2026
  2. Garden Exhibition - 'The Lifecycle of Plants'

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    Garden Exhibition - 'The Lifecycle of Plants'

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    Art

    Bowood, Calne

    The Bath Society of Botanical Artists was invited by Lord Kerry in 2024 to illustrate plants from the Bowood collection for an exhibition in the Garden Studio, located within the Walled Garden in 2026. Entitled The Lifecycle of Plants, the…

    Venue

    Bowood House and Gardens, North Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    27 Mar 2026to1 Nov 2026
  3. Beneath the Surface: A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain

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    Beneath the Surface: A Century of Studio Ceramics in Britain

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    Euclid Street, Swindon

    Through the collection at Museum & Art Swindon, Beneath the Surface looks at the history of studio ceramics in Britain, from the early 1900s until today. It examines the foundational ethos of studio ceramics, which placed beauty and practicality at…

    Dates

    From:
    9 May 2026to27 Feb 2027
  4. Magic of Maples family trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Magic of Maples family trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Step into a world of fiery reds, glowing oranges and golden yellows at Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum as you explore the brand-new family trail through dog friendly Silk Wood.

    The Magic of Maples trail reveals the secrets,…

    Venue

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

    Dates

    From:
    7 Sept 2026to30 Nov 2026
  5. Moments of Light

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    Moments of Light

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    Free Event

    Bradford-on-Avon

    Dorothy House is honoured to announce Moments of Light, an extraordinary large‑scale three-month art installation created by internationally acclaimed light artist — and Dorothy House Ambassador — Bruce Munro.

    The world premiere of this artwork…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2026to31 Dec 2026
  6. Eew! Revolting Roman Remedies at The Roman Baths

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    Eew! Revolting Roman Remedies at The Roman Baths

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    Family

    Abbey Church Yard, Bath

    Make the Roman Baths your go-to family destination for adventure, discovery and unforgettable memories this October Half Term.

    Can you stomach the strange and surprising world of Roman medicine?

    This October half term, families can become Roman…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
  7. Owls by Moonlight

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    Weyhill, Andover

    Saturday September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17 and October 24 Doors open 5:30pm | Flying display commences 7pm This Autumn, venture out into the night with the beautiful owls at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Experience the mystical owls'…

    Venue

    Hawk Conservancy Trust, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to24 Oct 2026
  8. Harvest Festival

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    Harvest Festival

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    Halloween

    Bradford on Avon

    Celebrate autumn at Hartley Farm with a lovely family day out full of seasonal fun, from pumpkin picking and forest school to marshmallow toasting, face painting and a visit from Patty the Pumpkin.

    We love autumn, and everything that comes with it;…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to24 Oct 2026
  9. Bowood Halloween Adventures

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    Bowood Halloween Adventures

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    Halloween

    Bowood, Calne

    Enjoy a fun family day out at Bowood this October half term!

    Follow our Pumpkin Trail through the grounds.
    Enjoy spectacular falconry displays, including a fascinating static display where you can meet these magnificent birds up close. (Dates and…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
  10. Spooky Owl Week

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    Spooky Owl Week

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    Weyhill, Andover

    Running over the October half term, Saturday October 24 – Sunday November 1
    10:00am-5:30pm
    Over the October half term enjoy an autumnal day out in the Hampshire countryside, surrounded by the beauty of nature as the seasons change, and the Hawk…

    Venue

    Hawk Conservancy Trust, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    24 Oct 2026to1 Nov 2026
  11. Pumpkins in the Paddock

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    Pumpkins in the Paddock

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    School Holiday Event

    Bradford on Avon

    Harvest on the Farm – A Family Autumn Day Out near Bath
    Open daily from Sunday 25th – Saturday 31st October | 10am–3pm

    Forget fields of gold, the paddock is about to turn into a field of orange!
    Bring your little farmers along to help choose the…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026to25 Oct 2026
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    26 Oct 2026to26 Oct 2026
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    27 Oct 2026to27 Oct 2026
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    28 Oct 2026to28 Oct 2026
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    29 Oct 2026to29 Oct 2026
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    30 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026
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    31 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026
  12. Sensory maple storytelling walks - family event

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    Sensory maple storytelling walks - family event

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    Family

    Forestry England, Tetbury

    This autumn half term, bring the children to Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy some maple stories!

    Explore with your senses and take part in some maple themed activities. Create your own haiku and listen to the legend…

    Venue

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

    Dates

    From:
    26 Oct 2026to26 Oct 2026
    From:
    26 Oct 2026to26 Oct 2026
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    30 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026
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    30 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026
  13. Maple Magic - family event

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    Maple Magic - family event

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    Family

    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Head to Forestry England's Westonbirt, The National Arboretum to enjoy a magical variety of maple leaf discovery, leaf watching and crafts.

    Based in the Learning Centre, bring the children to design their own leaf crown or wrist band - and to…

    Venue

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

    Dates

    From:
    27 Oct 2026to29 Oct 2026
  14. Storytime with Gruffalo Granny at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Storytime with Gruffalo Granny at Westonbirt Arboretum

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    Children's

    Forestry England, Tetbury

    Head to Westonbirt, The National Arboretum for a day of family fun this October half-term and hear the brand-new Gruffalo story from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. There's also a visit from The Gruffalo!

    Gruffalo Granny storytelling sessions…

    Venue

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

    Dates

    From:
    28 Oct 2026to28 Oct 2026
  15. Owl-O-Ween

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    Owl-O-Ween

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    Animal

    Weyhill, Andover

    Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October
    Doors open 5:30pm | Flying display commences 7pm
    Prepare yourself and your little ones for a wickedly spook-tacular family evening this Halloween. You can enjoy some ghostly storytelling and marvel at our owls as…

    Venue

    Hawk Conservancy Trust, Salisbury

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026to29 Oct 2026
    From:
    30 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026
  16. Halloween Spooktacular

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    Halloween Spooktacular

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    Halloween

    Chippenham

    Made to Measure Productions presents…

    This Halloween, get ready for a spine-tingling adventure packed with hilarious comedy, toe tapping tunes, and jaw-dropping magic as Halloween Spooktacular comes to town!

    Kirsty, Jake, and Melissa have been…

    Venue

    The Neeld Community & Arts Centre, Wiltshire

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026to29 Oct 2026
  17. Swindon French Group

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    Swindon French Group

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    Free Event

    Swindon

    Bonjour et bienvenue!
    Join us for a fun and interactive French conversation event in Swindon, Wiltshire! Whether you're a beginner or fluent in French, this event is perfect for practicing your language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.…

    Dates

    From:
    29 Oct 2026to29 Oct 2026
  18. Bowood After Dark: The Masquerade Monster's Ball

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    Bowood After Dark: The Masquerade Monster's Ball

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    Halloween

    Calne

    A Spellbinding Night of Dining, Dancing and Divination

    This Halloween, step behind the mask for an evening of mystery, glamour and a little mischief at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort.

    On Friday 30th October, The Kerry Suite transforms for Bowood…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026
  19. Half Term Chocolate Experience

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    Half Term Chocolate Experience

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    Children's

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    Friday 30 October - 10.30am-12pm

    Half Term Chocolate Experience

    A joyful, hands-on chocolate adventure for grown-ups and children aged 5 & up

    Looking for an fun and delicious half term activity to enjoy together? Join The Southwest's Chocolate…

    Dates

    From:
    30 Oct 2026to30 Oct 2026
  20. Halloween Murder Mystery at Lydiard Park Hotel

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    Halloween Murder Mystery at Lydiard Park Hotel

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    Halloween

    Swindon

    Step into an evening of mystery, suspense and paranormal intrigue at Lydiard Park Hotel.

    Legend has it that the very room where you will dine is haunted by the restless spirit, unable to find peace until the truth behind their shocking death is…

    Venue

    Lydiard House & Park, Swindon

    Dates

    From:
    31 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026

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