Come and enjoy the colourful ,autumnal gardens and help celebrate the wonderful apple. Cider press to juice your apples , live music , stalls and..... more >

TWIGS Community Gardens , C/o Manor Garden Centre, Cheney Manor , Swindon , Wiltshire SN2 2QJ

Sat 5 Oct 24

Out In The Streets

Bringing diverse musical flavours to your hometown... Expect a range of curated acts across a variety of dance and street music genres, from..... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Fri 4 Oct 24

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Salisbury with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode 'A... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St. SP1 3UT

Thu 3 Oct 24

FREE taster session with the North Wilts - Swindon Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Swindon?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Kingsdown School, Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon SN2 7SH

Thu 3 Oct 24

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the North Wilts - Swindon Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Swindon?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Kingsdown School, Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon SN2 7SH

Thu 3 Oct 24

More Rock Choirs

Stones in His Pockets

Lights! Camera! Action!! HOLLYWOOD is coming to Salisbury Playhouse… but what happens when two Irish extras become the stars?!... more >

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA

Tue 1 Oct 24

Rupert Everett

Actor, writer and director Rupert Everett in conversation with broadcaster Matthew Stadlen. Rupert has an international stage and film career..... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Sat 28 Sep 24

RANT

Scotland’s chamber-folk quartet RANT - who last year celebrated a decade of music-making - come to Salisbury Arts Centre to celebrate the release of... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Sat 28 Sep 24

THE SPECiALISED

Specials tribute band covering all the great songs from the first two albums. Free Admission On Stage 8.30pm more >

Prestbury Sports Bar Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AL

Sat 28 Sep 24

Thank You For The Music

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s No1..... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Fri 27 Sep 24

Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Chippenham

Mediumship Demonstration with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her... more >

Neeld Arts & Community Centre High Street Chippenham SN15 3ER

Fri 27 Sep 24

Set Menu: The Best of George Egg

George Egg is the comedian who cooks. This award-winning, multi-sell-out, international-touring performer presents a delightful evening comprising..... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Thu 26 Sep 24

Crooners

Superbly original, utterly hilarious & thoroughly entertaining, Crooners is the original comedy music show combining hilarious one liners, laugh out... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Thu 26 Sep 24

Dad's Army Radio Show

The nation’s favourite sitcom returns! The boys are delighted to head to Salisbury Playhouse with three new episodes... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Wed 25 Sep 24

Buffy Revamped

Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike. Following Buffy Revamped’s second critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe season, Brendan Murphy..... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Tue 24 Sep 24

Rehearsal - Wiltshire Police Band

WILTSHIRE POLICE BAND - OPEN REHEARSAL Come along and join us Brass, Woodwind and Percussion players welcome... more >

Seend Community Centre, Rusty Lane, Seend, Melksham SN12 6NS

Tue 24 Sep 24

The New Cold War

How the Contest Between the US and China Will Shape Our Century Sir Robin Niblett will join us to discuss the topic of his recent book... more >

The Lecture Hall, Salisbury Museum, 65 The Close, Salisbury SP2 1EN

Mon 23 Sep 24

60's DISCo

60's Disco Playing all the great hits from the era FREE ADMISSION 7PM - 9PM more >

Prestbury Sports Bar Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AL

Sun 22 Sep 24

Autumn Fayre

Another seasonal helping of arts, live music, food, drink and fun at the Tithebarn Workshops. We will be showcasing all the latest offerings from our..... more >

Tithebarn Workshops, Pound Lane, Bradford on Avon BA15 1LF

Sun 22 Sep 24

Creative Writing Weekend

As a writer, it can be difficult to find the time and space to focus on your craft. Between work, family commitments, and other responsibilities, it..... more >

A Little Place, Fairlawn House, Salisbury, Amesbury SP4 7DL

Sat 21 Sep 24

Wiltshire Creative Comedy Club

The popular Wiltshire Creative Comedy Club is back at Salisbury Playhouse this September. Don’t miss an evening of laugh-out-loud comedy with some..... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Sat 21 Sep 24

Marlborough Craft and Gift Market

A well established craft & gift market in this prestigious market town in the heart of Wiltshire more >

Marlborough Town Hall, 5 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1AA

Sat 21 Sep 24

LoW FLYING PIGEONS

4 piece band playing over 2 hours non stop set of Manchester nostalgia covering over 2 decades of absolute bangers. FREE ADMISSION 8.30pm more >

Prestbury Sports Bar Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AL

Sat 21 Sep 24

The Noise Next Door: Freewheeling

Buckle up… You’re in for a hell of a ride! The quickest wits in comedy are here to take you on a totally improvised tour around YOUR weirdest and..... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Fri 20 Sep 24

Victoria Hislop

Sunday Times No. 1 best-selling author Victoria Hislop joins broadcaster Matthew Stadlen to discuss her irresistible new novel, The Figurine, which..... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St. SP1 3UT

Fri 20 Sep 24

Stories in the Dust

The sun beats down on two travellers, journeying across a mysterious land in a contraption they've built themselves... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin St. SP1 3UT

Fri 20 Sep 24

Russell Kane: Hyperactive

Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Thu 19 Sep 24

Paul Higgs presents: Shades of Miles

Paul Higgs presents an evening of tunes by trumpet legend Miles Davis. The most revered jazz trumpeter of all time, Davis was at the forefront of..... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Thu 19 Sep 24

Special Plants - Open Garden for NGS

Architect-designed ¾ acre hillside garden with stunning views. Started autumn 1996. Exotic plants. Gravel gardens for borderline hardy plants... more >

Special Plants, Chippenham SN14 8LA

Thu 19 Sep 24

Talk: Japanese Woodblock Prints at Arundells

Japanese Woodblock Prints at Arundells: Kitagawa Utamaro (1753–1806) and Yoshida Hiroshi (1876–1950) In this lecture, Monika Hinkel will introduce... more >

59 Cathedral Close, Salisbury SP1 2EN

Thu 19 Sep 24

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Take a step back into the 1940s with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra for the ultimate musical celebration of the legendary big band leader,... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Wed 18 Sep 24

An Evening with Pam Ayres

The Bookseller magazine recently stated that Pam Ayres is the best-selling poet since records began, after Ted Hughes... more >

Salisbury Playhouse Malthouse Lane SP2 7RA

Tue 17 Sep 24

A guided walk of Radnor Street Cemetery

Heritage Open Day: Join us for a guided walk around Swindonâ€™s historic cemetery and hear the stories of some of our townâ€™s former residents,... more >

Radnor Street Cemetery, Radnor Street, Swindon SN1 3PY

Sun 15 Sep 24

Hazelbury Manor Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The C15 Manor house comes into view as you descend along the drive and into the Grade II landscaped Edwardian gardens... more >

Hazelbury Manor Gardens, Corsham SN13 8HX

Sun 15 Sep 24

1 Southview - Open Garden for NGS

An atmospheric and very long town garden, full of wonderful planting surprises at every turn. Densely planted with both pots near the house and large..... more >

1 Southview, Devizes SN10 5DR

Sun 15 Sep 24

RoUTE 36

A local band playing 'Full Fat' Blues, Rock and Soul FREE ADMISSION ON STAGE 7PM - 9PM more >

Prestbury Sports Bar Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AL

Sun 15 Sep 24

Bradford on Avon Freemasons

Heritage Open Day: Join Bradford on Avon Freemasons and visit our ancient Lodge. Want to be a Freemason, Just ask?... more >

Wallington Hall, Church Street, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1LN

Sun 15 Sep 24

Sevington Victorian School

Heritage Open Day: Sevington School, near Chippenham, is a beautifully preserved Victorian village school used for educational visits to give... more >

Sevington Victorian School, Sevington, Chippenham SN14 7LD

Sun 15 Sep 24

Devizes Town Lock-up

Heritage Open Day: Devizes Lock up is beneath the Town Hall and was first opened in its current form in 1806... more >

Devizes Town Council, Town Hall, St. Johns Street, Devizes SN10 1BN

Sat 14 Sep 24

St John the Baptist Church, Devizes

Heritage Open Day: St. John's Church was built in the early 12th Century by the Bishops of Salisbury... more >

Long Street, Devizes SN10 1NP

Sat 14 Sep 24

St James' Church, Devizes

Heritage Open Day: The church is a Grade II* listed building, as described in â€œAn Architectural Descriptionâ€... more >

Church Walk, Devizes SN10 3AA

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Andrew's Church Heritage Open Day

Heritage Open Day: An Opportunity to enjoy our beautiful church building and churchyard, hear about the history surrounding the building, enjoy lunch... more >

St Andrew North Swindon, Tadpole Lane, Swindon SN25 2DW

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Masonic Hall

Heritage Open Day: The building was originally a girls' school. It was purchased by the Wiltshire Lodge of Fidelity in 1881 and has been the..... more >

Masonic Hall, Morris Lane, Devizes SN10 1NU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Showcasing St Bartholomew's

Heritage Open Day: Open day at St Bartholomew's, with the opportunity to try bellringing, flower arranging, singing in a choir... more >

Church Street, Corsham SN13 0BY

Sat 14 Sep 24

Maud's Way in Chippenham

Heritage Open Day: Maud Heath's Causeway will be 550 years old in 2024. Join us at The Yelde Hall and learn about Maud Heath, the history of..... more >

Yelde Hall, The Shambles, Chippenham SN15 3HL

Sat 14 Sep 24

East Tytherton Moravian Church Open Weekend

Heritage Open Day: Church and Burial Ground open to the public with walking tours and talks. Refreshments available... more >

East Tytherton Moravian Church, East Tytherton, Chippenham SN15 4LX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Palace Cinema, Devizes

Heritage Open Day: The Palace Cinema will be opened on Saturday 14th September for an update on the work in hand and progress since 2023... more >

19-20 Market Place, Devizes SN10 1JQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

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Things to do around Wiltshire

Wiltshire, a picturesque county in South West England, offers a delightful mix of historical landmarks, natural beauty, and family-friendly attractions. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for everyone in this charming region. Let's explore the best things to do in Wiltshire:

1. Relax in Salisbury, at the Cathedral:
- Salisbury is one of the major tourist attractions in Wiltshire, showcasing stunning medieval architecture. The Salisbury Cathedral is a spectacular example of Gothic design, with the world's oldest working clock dating back to 1386. Inside, you'll find the presence of four surviving original 1215 Magna Carta. Explore this sacred place and admire its impeccable architecture.

2. Visit the Spectacular Stonehenge in Amesbury:
- Amesbury, the oldest settlement in the country, is a must-visit. It dates back 10,000 years! But the real highlight is Stonehenge, one of Europe's best-known prehistoric monuments. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a mysterious and awe-inspiring place. Take a stroll around the Stone Circle and visit the exhibition to learn about its rich culture and history.

3. Enjoy the Market Town of Devizes:
- Devizes is a charming market town with a rich history. Explore the historic streets, visit the Wiltshire Museum, and take a leisurely walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Don't miss the impressive Caen Hill Locks, a flight of 29 locks that form part of the canal system.

4. Go to the Urban Centre of Swindon:
- Swindon offers a mix of modern amenities and historical sites. Visit the STEAM Museum, housed in a former railway works, to learn about Swindon's railway heritage. Explore the town center, shop in the Designer Outlet, and enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants.

5. Visit the Fairytale Land of Lacock:
- Lacock is a charming village frozen in time. Its picturesque streets and historic buildings have been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey." Explore Lacock Abbey, its beautiful gardens, and the quaint streets that transport you to another era.

6. Drive Through Longleat Safari Park in Warminster:
- Longleat Safari Park is a fantastic day out for families. Drive through the safari and encounter lions, tigers, giraffes, and more. Explore the stately home, gardens, and adventure playground. Don't miss the famous Longleat Hedge Maze.

7. Visit Picture-Perfect Castle Combe:
- Castle Combe is often called the prettiest village in England. Its honey-colored cottages, medieval church, and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect escape. Take a leisurely walk, enjoy afternoon tea, and soak in the idyllic surroundings.

Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or relaxation, Wiltshire promises an unforgettable day out!