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Crofton Beam Engines in Steam
Visit Crofton this Bank Holiday on Sunday the 25th and Monday the 26th to see our boiler being…
Dream of Gerontius
You are invited to experience the Dream at STEAM as Swindon Opera Collective and the Corisande…
Gliders to Normandy - Daytime Talk
Hear Andrew Wheale discuss the development of British glider assault capability culminating in…
May Bank Holiday BBQ at The White Horse Inn
Following a fantastic BBQ at the start of the month, The White Horse Inn, Compton Bassett, is…
May Madness Race Day
The Second Race Meeting Monday 26th May 2025 The second race meeting in the Castle Combe car racing…
Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids
Their 5-star sell-out show Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids is back! Join world record-breaking…
Art & Photography Portrait Workshop
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring day of art, photography, and self-expression with Art…
Cardboard Engineering Workshops
Led by our Education Officer in our Education Suite, find out just how many different types of…
Little Bulb: Four Seasons
Four Seasons is a theatrical love letter to nature for children and their families. Join our…
Little Bulb: Four Seasons
Four Seasons is a theatrical love letter to nature for children and their families. Join our…
May Half Term - Autism Quiet Time
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts - from band…
May Half Term - Drop-in Activities
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts - from band…
Woodland Webs – family activity days
Woodlands are full of life, and the living things within them are connected in lots of ways! Come…
Frigg
Finnish folk sound equals Frigg – a band whose fusion of Nordic Folk Music and various Western folk…
Half-Term Tennis Camps
Half-Term Tennis Camps Ages: 5-8 | 9-10 | 11-16 Looking for a fun, active way to keep your kids…
Mobile Film Making with Andy Mitchell
Come along and work with: Andy Mitchell - digital film maker. Duration 4hrs with an hour lunch…
Mud & Guts
Mud & Guts has a clear aim to reconnect modern children with the joy of being outside. Taking fun…
Self Defence Workshop
This workshop combines practical self-defence skills with a focus on movement, breath work,…
Simeon Walker
Versatile and prolific Leeds-based pianist & composer Simeon Walker has quickly emerged as a…
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…
May Half Term - Autism Quiet Time
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts - from band…
May Half Term - Drop-in Activities
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts - from band…
Jah Wobble and the Invaders of the Heart - Bradford on Avon Live Music Festival
When Sid Vicious dubbed John Wardle Jah Wobble, the nickname stuck. And when Sid gave Jah Wobble…

- 1Crofton Beam Engines in Steam
- 2Dream of Gerontius
- 3Beechingstoke Fete & Fun Dog Show
- 4Gliders to Normandy - Daytime Talk
- 5May Bank Holiday BBQ at The White Horse Inn
- 6May Madness Race Day
- 7Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure for Kids
- 8Art & Photography Portrait Workshop
- 9Cardboard Engineering Workshops
- 10Little Bulb: Four Seasons
- 11Little Bulb: Four Seasons
- 12May Half Term - Autism Quiet Time
- 13May Half Term - Drop-in Activities
- 14Woodland Webs – family activity days
- 15Frigg
- 16Half-Term Tennis Camps
- 17Mobile Film Making with Andy Mitchell
- 18Mud & Guts
- 19Self Defence Workshop
- 20Simeon Walker
- 21Behind the Scenes Tour with Head Gardner Steve Lannin (inc Walled Garden Visit)
- 22May Half Term - Autism Quiet Time
- 23May Half Term - Drop-in Activities
- 24Jah Wobble and the Invaders of the Heart - Bradford on Avon Live Music Festival

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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!
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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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