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Children’s Easter Trail
23rd March-21st April 2024
Time: 09:30
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral
Address: Salisbury Cathedral, 6 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EF
Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk
Explore Salisbury Cathedral and its grounds on this Easter Trail and learn why Easter is such an important part of the year for Christians. A great way to get kids involved in the true meaning of Easter...
Meet The Railway Workers
30th March-25th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: STEAM Museum of the GWR
Address: Fire Fly Ave, Swindon, SN2 2EY
Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk
STEAM's knowledgeable volunteers tell you more about life on the GWR on this guided tour of the museum complete with the chance to climb on a footplate or two. Takes place on selected dates fortnightly...
Easter Egg Hunt & Trail
1st-16th April 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Roves Farm
Address: Severnhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG
Website: www.rovesfarm.co.uk
Follow the clues around the Easter Bunny Trail, meet the Easter Bunny himself, explore the farm, take a scene tractor ride and have fun on the funfair. 9am-5pm. From £11.30 (adult)/£12.30 (child).
Lambing
6th-23rd April 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Roves Farm
Address: Severnhampton, Swindon, SN6 7QG
Website: www.rovesfarm.co.uk
The Rovers Farm flock come into the lambing barn for the second lambing of 2024: spend some time watching how the day's action unfolds and you may even see a lamb or two being born. 9am-5pm. From £11.30...
Home-Start North Wiltshire's Friends of Home-Start North Wiltshire Coffee Morning
16th-16th April 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Venue tbc
Address: Devizes
Website: www.homestartnorthwiltshire.org.uk
John Home-Start North Wiltshire for coffee and find out about volunteering for this charity helping local families. All welcome. Call/text Jo: 07841 632968 for venue details and more information.
Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out
17th-18th April 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Wyvern Theatre
Address: Theatre Sq, Swindon SN1 1QN, 0343 310 0040
Website: trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon
Peppa, her family and friends have an epic day out taking in the zoo and the beach. Expect songs, dance and muddy puddles in this show for Peppa fans of all ages. 10am, 1pm & 4pm, £14-£23.
Home-Start North Wiltshire's Devizes Parent & Child Group
19th April-19th July 2024
Time: 09:30
Venue: St Andrews Hall
Address: Long St, Devizes, SN10 1NJ
Website: www.homestartnorthwiltshire.org.uk
Support for parents of under-fives who are experiencing difficult times. Join this small, supportive group and meet other families. Volunteers on hand to support you and help with the little ones. Free...
Home-Start North Wiltshire's Tidworth Parent & Child Group Starts
19th April-19th July 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Tidworth Leisure Centre
Address: Nadder Rd, Tidworth, SP9 7QN
Website: www.homestartnorthwiltshire.org.uk
Support for parents of under-fives who are experiencing difficult times. Join this small, supportive group and meet other families. Volunteers on hand to support you and help with the little ones. Free...
Wildlife Watch Group
20th-20th April 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Green Lane Wood
Address: Trowbridge, BA14 6GP
Website: wiltshirewildlife.org
Nature-based craft and outdoor activities for children and their parents/carers. 10am-12noon. £2.50 suggested donation per child.
Car Boot Sundays
21st-21st April 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Salisbury Market Place
Address: Salisbury, SP1 1JH
Website: www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury. Takes place every third Sunday of the month until Sep (excluding Jun). Open from 7am for...
Legends
22nd-22nd April 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Pound Arts Centre
Address: The Pound, Pound Pill, Corsham SN13 9HX, 01249 701628
Website: poundarts.org.uk
Steph and Craig of Rock The Tots celebrate musical heroes with the help of songs by Prince, Amy Winehouse and more - as well as puppets, bubbles and laughter. 11am & 2pm, £7.
Avalon
26th April-6th May 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Bowood House
Address: Old Rd, Derry Hill, Calne SN11 0LZ
Website: giffordscircus.com
The ever-popular Giffords Circus present their latest show with an international cast of acclaimed acrobats, magicians, musicians and clowns that promises to immerse you in a colourful medieval world....
Icons - Main Show
27th-28th April 2024
Time: 12:00
Venue: Neeld Community & Arts Centre
Address: High St, Chippenham SN15 3ER, 01249 446699
Website: neeld.co.uk
Dancing Academy Main students take their turn on stage celebrating the icons of music, film and TV in this action-packed dance show. 12noon/2.30pm (Sat), £12/£10 (concs).
St. George's Day
28th-28th April 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Salisbury Market Place
Address: Salisbury , SP1 1JH
Website: www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
St George’s Day returns on Sun 28 Apr, offering huge amounts of fun for all the family. An opening parade, puppet shows, workshops, live music and a free Blue Badge Tour is a flavour of what you can...
Wildlife Watch Group
4th-4th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Lower Moor
Address: Cricklade, SN16 9TW
Website: wiltshirewildlife.org
Nature-based craft and outdoor activities for children and their parent/carers. 10am-12noon. £2.50 suggested donation per child.
May Bank Holiday Weekend Family Raceday
5th-5th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Salisbury Racecourse
Address: Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PN
Website: www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk/
Plenty to do for children as the racecourse throws its doors open for the new season. From £11 (adult)/free (under 18s).
Spring in the Park
5th-5th May 2024
Time: 10:30
Venue: Lakeside Pleasure Grounds
Address: Weymouth St, Warminster, BA12 9NP
Website: warminster-tc.gov.uk
Spring in the Park has become a much-loved family day out featuring a great range of stalls, local charities with fun activities, food vendors and a full programme of entertainment including traditional...
The Chimpanzees Of Happy Town
5th-5th May 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: Wiltshire Music Centre
Address: Ashley Rd, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ, 01225 860100
Website: wiltshiremusic.org.uk
Chutney the Chimpanzee transforms the lives of the residents of Drabsville - simply by planting a seed. Ensemble 360 and narrator Lucy Drever present this musical retelling of Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees'...
May Day Madness
6th-6th May 2024
Time: 08:00
Venue: Castle Combe Circuit
Address: Upper Castle Combe, Chippenham SN14 7EY
Website: castlecombecircuit.co.uk
The second race meeting at Castle Combe features circuit championship racing with saloons, GTs, formula Fords and more. 8am-6pm. £20-£25 (adult)/free (under-16).
Swindon Festival of Literature
6th-12th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Various venues
Address: Swindon
Website: swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
The full festival programme for this year is still being finalised, but events are likely to include author talks and presentations, story walks and other storytelling events, family activities and a circus...
Sherlock's Excellent Adventure
10th-10th May 2024
Time: 19:30
Venue: The Athenaeum
Address: 18-20 High St, Warminster BA12 9AE, 01985 213891
Website: www.theath.org.uk
Lucy Maltravers engages the help of Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Dr Watson in a case that leads them into the clutches of their arch enemy James Moriarty. Our Start present this comic spoof...
Hilmarton Scarecrow Festival
11th-12th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Hilmarton
Address: Calne SN11 8SQ
Pick up a trail sheet and follow the trail of scarecrows around the village. Barbecue and refreshments available. £3 for trail sheet.
St Mary's Calne Open Day
11th-11th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: St Mary's Calne
Address: St Mary's Calne, 63 Curzon St, Calne, SN11 0DF
Website: stmaryscalne.org
Open days designed for you and your family to gain a sense of life at St Mary’s. The morning will begin with the opportunity to chat to staff over refreshments and then parents will listen to presentations...
Wartime Britain
11th-12th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: REME Museum
Address: Calne Rd, Lyneham, Chippenham, SN15 4XX
Website: www.rememuseum.org.uk
The REME Museum stages its annual re-enactment and living history weekend with WW2-era vehicles, live demonstrations of WW2 equipment and weapons, re-enactments of life during the war and performances...
Wildlife Watch Group
11th-11th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Various locations
Address: Salisbury
Website: wiltshirewildlife.org
Nature-based craft and outdoor activities for children and their parents/carers at sites including River Bourne Community Farm, Old Sarum, Coombe Bissett and Devenish nature reserves in Salisbury, as well...
Salisbury Street Sellers
12th-12th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Salisbury Market Place
Address: Salisbury, SP1 1JH
Website: www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Salisbury Street Sellers is back every second Sunday from April until October, providing fantastic days out for families. With a different theme each time, including a dog show and the Olympics, there...
Country Comes to Town
18th-18th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Lydiard Park
Address: Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, SN5 3PA
Website: wiltshirewildlife.org
Discover how we can all create a sustainable future for wildlife and ourselves as Wiltshire Wildlife Trust bring the country into the town with a selection of nature crafts, interactive experiences and...
High School Musical Jr
18th-19th May 2024
Time: 19:00
Venue: Neeld Community & Arts Centre
Address: High St, Chippenham SN15 3ER, 01249 446699
Website: neeld.co.uk
Clogettes present a junior version of the popular hit musical. Sat 7pm & Sun 2pm.
Wildlife Watch Group
18th-18th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Green Lane Wood
Address: Trowbridge, BA14 6GP
Website: wiltshirewildlife.org
Nature-based craft and outdoor activities for children and their parent/carers. 10am-12noon. £2.50 suggested donation per child.
Car Boot Sundays
19th-19th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Salisbury Market Place
Address: Salisbury, SP1 1JH
Website: www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Car Boot Sundays give you the chance to clear out the cupboards and earn some money in the centre of Salisbury. Taking place every third Sunday of the month until Sep (excluding Jun). Open from 7am for...
Persuasion
23rd-23rd May 2024
Time: 19:00
Venue: Arundells
Address: 59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN, 01722 326546
Website: arundells.org
Will Anne and Frederick find love a second time around? Enjoy a comic adaptation of Jane Austen's much-loved novel in the shadow of Salisbury Cathedral and a chance to wander around the Arundells garden....
Chippenham Folk Festival
24th-27th May 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Various venues
Address: Chippenham
Website: chippfolk.co.uk
Chippenham Folk Festival celebrates its fiftieth anniversary in style more with than 200 artists due to appear including Breabach, Tim Edey, Bruce Hamilton and festival patron John Kirkpatrick. Many events...
Maverick Skate Jam
25th-25th May 2024
Time: 12:00
Venue: Warminster Skate Park
Address: Lakeside Pleasure Grounds, Weymouth St, Warminster, BA12 9NP
Website: warminster-tc.gov.uk
Maverick's Skate Jams include demonstrations, music and a chance for anyone interested to get involved. The event caters for skateboards, BMXs and scooters alike. All ages and abilities welcome to participate...
Salisbury Art Trail
25th May-9th June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Various venues
Address: Salisbury
Website: plainartssalisbury.co.uk
Follow the trail and visit more than 70 artists in their homes and studios and find out what work they've been making this year including photography, painting, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics and glassware....
City Encounters
26th-27th May 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Various
Address: Salisbury city centre
Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk
Street theatre, dance, music and more in this free family-friendly event taking place in Market Square, Guildhall Square and other spaces across the centre of Salisbury as part of Salisbury International...
Salisbury International Arts Festival
26th May-9th June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Various venues
Address: Salisbury
Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk
Salisbury comes alive with theatre, music, dance, comedy, spoken word, family shows and activities. Family-friendly highlights include City Encounters (Sun 26-Mon 27 May) - a two-day celebration of street...
Blue Sky Festival
27th May-2nd June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Pound Arts Centre
Address: The Pound, Pound Pill, Corsham SN13 9HX, 01249 701628
Website: poundarts.org.uk
Over the May Half Term, Pound Arts presents its annual, "joyous" festival of the arts for families including productions of 'Blue Badge Bunch;, the rip-roaring and inclusive family game show, as well as...
Combe Carnival
27th-27th May 2024
Time: 08:00
Venue: Castle Combe Circuit
Address: Upper Castle Combe, Chippenham SN14 7EY
Website: castlecombecircuit.co.uk
More circuit championship racing with saloons, GTs, formula Fords and more. 8am-6pm. £20-£25 (adult)/free (under-16).
Les Misérables
29th May-1st June 2024
Time: 19:00
Venue: The Athenaeum
Address: 18-20 High St, Warminster BA12 9AE, 01985 213891
Website: www.theath.org.uk
School edition of the epic musical based on Victor Hugo's masterpiece: the story of Jean Valjean and his lifelong struggle for redemption in revolution-torn 19th-century France. The Athenaeum Masqueraders...
incredible Insects
30th-30th May 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Langford Lakes
Address: Steeple Langford, Salisbury SP3 4NH
Website: wiltshirewildlife.org
Explore and learn more about the amazing world of insects. Also at Lower Moor nature reserve in Cricklade. Booking required. 10am-12noon. £5 per child.
Vintage Nostalgia Fest
30th May-2nd June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Stockton Park
Address: Sherrington Rd, Stockton, nr Warminster, BA12 0NB
Website: vintagenostalgiafestival.co.uk
The popular family-friend nostalgia fest returns for its tenth outing - with a full roster of vintage entertainment, dancing, vehicles, trade village - and of course the perfect excuse for dressing up...
Folk Festival
1st-1st June 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum
Address: The Wardrobe, 58 The Close, Salisbury, Sp1 2EX
Website: www.thewardrobe.org.uk
The military history museum opens up its walled garden for its first ever folk festival with live music throughout the day, barbecue and bar and children's activities. 11am-6pm. £12 (adult)/£6 (child)/£36...
Masters of Motoring Show
1st-2nd June 2024
Time: 10:00
Venue: Bowood House
Address: Bowood, Calne, SN11 0LZ
Website: www.bowood.org
Event celebrating the past, present and future of motoring with displays and more. 10am-6pm
Open Gardens
2nd-2nd June 2024
Time: 11:00
Venue: Various venues
Address: Steeple Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6EJ
Visit and enjoy 14 private gardens around the pretty Wiltshire village of Steeple Ashton including a 5-acre wildlife meadow and the specialist 'dye garden' of the Wiltshire Spinners, Weavers and Dyers....
Home-Start North Wiltshire's New Volunteer Training
4th June-19th July 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Shipton Bellinger Village Centre
Address: Parkhouse Rd, Shipton Bellinger, Tidworth, SP9 7TL
Website: www.homestartnorthwiltshire.org.uk
Would you like to help local families facing tough times? If so, why not become a Home-Start volunteer and make a difference to families with children under five. Call Dawn: 01672 569457 to apply/for more...
Corsham Walking Festival
7th-9th June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Corsham,
Address: SN13 9DN
Website: corshamwalkingfestival.org.uk
A range of some 20 walks taking place in and around Corsham ranging from 'easy' and 'moderate' to 'challenging'. Illustrated maps made by children showing their walk to school will be displayed at Springfield...
Magic & Marvels
8th-8th June 2024
Time: 14:00
Venue: Swindon Arts Centre
Address: Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BJ, 01793 524481
Website: trafaglgartickets.com/swindon-arts-centre
Multi-skilled performer Michael Jordan promises you a thrilling journey through mind-boggling illusions, juggling and daring stunts. 2pm, £12.50.
Wiltshire 3 Peaks
8th-8th June 2024
Time: 08:00
Venue: Oare Village Hall
Address: Rudge Lane, Oare, nr Marlborough, SN8 4JH
Website: youthadventuretrust.org.uk/wiltshire-3-peaks-challenge
The Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge is the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful Wiltshire countryside whilst raising money to support local 11-15 year olds. Walk, jog or run the 10km or half marathon...
Bradford on Avon Food and Drink Festival
10th-11th June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Victory Field
Address: Pound Lane, Bradford on Avon, BA15 1LE
Website: scrumptiousfoodfestivals.co.uk
Dynamic and fun celebration of food in all its possible manifestations with artisan and street food stalls, interview tent, live music stage, children's activities and fun dog show. From £3 adv.
In The Night Garden Live
12th-13th June 2024
Time: 13:00
Venue: Wyvern Theatre
Address: Theatre Sq, Swindon SN1 1QN, 0343 310 0040
Website: trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and chums are brought to life with the aid of magical puppets and enchanting music. Now in its 15th year, the popular show returns to Swindon. 1pm & 4pm (Wed)/10am...
Roller Disco
15th-15th June 2024
Time: 13:00
Venue: The Civic
Address: St Stephen's Place, Trowbridge, BA14 8AH
Website: thecivictrowbridge.co.uk
Family roller disco extravaganza as part of the Trowbridge Active Festival. Hour-long sessions available. 1-8pm. £8-£14.50.
Father's Day Racing
16th June-16th April 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Salisbury Racecourse
Address: Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8PN
Website: www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk
Plenty to do for children as the racecourse welcomes dads, and the entire family, as the season progresses. £24 (adult)/free (under 18s).
Stonehenge Summer Solstice
20th-21st June 2024
Time: 04:30
Venue: Stonehenge
Address: Nr Amesbury, SP4 7DE
Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
Celebrate the summer solstice with managed free access to the ancient site when the sun rises behind the famous Heel Stone.
Comic Con 2024
22nd-22nd June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: STEAM Museum of the GWR
Address: Fire Fly Ave, Swindon, SN2 2EY
Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk
Don't be too surprised to see people dressed up as some of your favourite TV, film or other fictional characters descending on STEAM as the museum hosts this year's Comic Con. Stalls, gaming, competitions,...
The Comedy of Errors
23rd-23rd June 2024
Time: 18:00
Venue: Larmer Tree Gardens
Address: Tollard Royal, Salisbury SP5 5PY, 01725 516971
Website: www.larmertree.co.uk
Two sets of estranged twins show up on the same island at the same time and then things really start getting complicated. Bicycle-powered company HandleBards present Shakespeare's fast-moving comedy in...
Chalke History Festival
24th-30th June 2024
Time: 09:00
Venue: Chalke History Festival Site
Address: Church Farm, Bury Lane, Broad Chalke, nr. Salisbury, SP5 5DP
Website: www.chalkefestival.com
One of the must-attend events of the festival summer, the Chalke History Festival blends inspiring literary talks, discussions and panels with eye-catching and entertaining living history and historical...
Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals
24th-24th August 2024
Time: 13:30
Venue: Wyvern Theatre
Address: Theatre Sq, Swindon SN1 1QN, 0343 310 0040
Website: trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon
Compilation of the finest, funniest regal scenes from the Horrible Histories team's Barmy Britain shows featuring the likes of Richard the Lionheart, Mary Queen of Scots, King Charles (not the current...