A range of family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities! LEGO® Engineering Workshops Pre-bookable sessions - Unleash your..... more >

REME Museum MOD Lyneham Calne Road Chippenham SN15 4XX

Tue 13 Feb 24

Tom Stade: Natural Born Killer

The legendary Canadian superstar returns with a killer new hour! A master of his craft; unabashed and mischievous with an innate ability to..... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Sat 10 Feb 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Wiltshire

Local care home joins The Big Dementia Conversation

On Wednesday 7th February, from 2pm - 4pm, Care UK’s Salisbury Manor, on Shapland Close, is inviting members of the community for a special event as... more >

Shapland close, Salisbury SP2 7EJ

Wed 7 Feb 24

Trio Paradis Café Concert: Iberia at St Andrew's Chippenham

NEW SERIES Trio Paradis play a Café Concert in the beautiful surroundings and fine acoustic of St Andrew's Church, Chippenham on the first... more >

St Andrew’s Church, St Mary Street, Chippenham SN15 3HT

Tue 6 Feb 24

Trio Paradis Café Concert: Iberia at Malmesbury Abbey

Trio Paradis play a Café Concert at Malmesbury Abbey on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month (except January) at 2pm: informal feel-good music... more >

Malmesbury Abbey Malmesbury SN16 0AA

Tue 6 Feb 24

Dobbies' Little Seedlings Club: February Workshop - Spudtastic

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club is designed to educate and inspire the next generation of gardeners, getting children aged 4-10 years old together in... more >

Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SE

Sun 4 Feb 24

Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio

Somewhere in a parallel universe, little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and... more >

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA

Sat 3 Feb 24

Dobbies' Grow How session - Grow your own potatoes

Grow How, a 15-minute interactive how-to session where gardeners of all abilities will have the opportunity to learn from Dobbies’ horticultural... more >

Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SE

Sat 3 Feb 24

Fascinating Aïda: The 40th Anniversary Show!

Celebrating 40 years on the road, Dillie, Liza and Adèle, Britain’s raciest and sassiest musical cabaret trio, are bringing their brand-new show to... more >

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA

Fri 2 Feb 24

BOB CHILCOTT: The Maestro Behind The Music - Free event!

Join us for an exclusive evening with Bob Chilcott, an acclaimed composer, conductor, and singer with a deep-rooted connection to choral music... more >

Warminster School BA12 8PJ

Fri 2 Feb 24

An Evening of Burlesque

A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery and glamour! Roll up, roll up... the UK’s longest running burlesque show returns – bigger than ever... more >

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA

Thu 1 Feb 24

Trio Paradis Café Concert: Iberia at Holy Trinity Church, Bradford o A

Trio Paradis play a Café Concert on the first Thursday of each month (Feb-Dec) at 10.45am at Holy Trinity Church: informal feel-good music events..... more >

Holy Trinity Church Church Street, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1LW

Thu 1 Feb 24

The Magic of Motown

Seen by over a million people, now in its 18th year! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre..... more >

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA

Wed 31 Jan 24

I, Clara: Clara Schumann - A Life in Music

Created to celebrate 200 years since Clara Wieck Schumann’s birth in 1819, I, Clara tells the story of her extraordinary life in her own words... more >

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA

Tue 30 Jan 24

Westcroft - Open Garden for NGS

Whilst overflowing with roses in June, in Jan and Feb the bones of this acre galanthophiles garden on chalk are on show... more >

Westcroft, nr Salisbury SP4 0AB

Sun 28 Jan 24

Tom Davis: Underdog

Sweet, sweet soul Tom Davis is best known for hit shows King Gary, The Curse, Murder In Successville, Live At The Apollo and his hugely popular... more >

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA

Sat 27 Jan 24

The Botanic Nursery - Open Garden for NGS

The nursery garden is a haven where the wildlife that shares our site abounds. Many rare specimen evergreen and deciduous trees can be seen,..... more >

The Botanic Nursery, Melksham SN12 8NU

Sat 27 Jan 24

The One Like Judi Love

Judi Love, the straight-talking powerhouse and one of the UK’s most stand-out performers, is bringing her fresh, unapologetic and charismatic real... more >

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA

Fri 26 Jan 24

FastLove: The Tribute to George Michael

Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Make new memories whilst reliving old classics - this one..... more >

Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA

Thu 25 Jan 24

MoNDAY NiGHT QUIZ

Monday Night Quiz with Chalky Lots of laughs and fun Cash Prizes and a chance to win a drinks voucher for the next week... more >

Prestbury Sports Bar Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AL

Mon 22 Jan 24

The Epiphany Devotion

Join us for the last of the popular processional services celebrating Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany... more >

19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Sun 21 Jan 24

MADoNNA TRIBUTE + DANCE FLOOR CLASSICS

Kayleigh is back with one her great Diva performances MADONNA plus a great set of dance floor classics that you can all sing and dance to. 8... more >

Prestbury Sports Bar Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AL

Sat 20 Jan 24

Omid Djalili: Work In Progress

Come and see Omid Djalili work in new material. Legendary festival favourite, stand-up comedian, film and television star Omid Djalili guarantees you..... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Wed 17 Jan 24

Swindon Recital Series - Fauré and Saint-Saëns

Fauré was fortunate enough to have been taught by Saint-Saëns and the two developed a lifelong friendship, so it’s fitting that this programme... more >

Wyvern Theatre Theatre Square Swindon SN1 4BJ

Wed 17 Jan 24

Sleeping Beauty

Trowbridge Players are back, with their first Pantomime in 3 years! When a Christening invite for the wicked fairy Mouldina goes absent, which is..... more >

Civic Centre, Trowbridge BA14 8AH

Fri 12 Jan 24

Dobbies to introduce kids to the wonderful world of hydroponics

Dobbies is unveiling its first Little Seedlings workshop of 2024. The free session, taking place on Sunday 7 January, will help children discover the..... more >

Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SE

Sun 7 Jan 24

Learn how to grow your own microgreens with Dobbies

Dobbies is kicking off the new year by inviting gardeners across the country to join its free Grow How session, learning some top tips on cultivating... more >

Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SE

Sat 6 Jan 24

The Eucharist on Christmas Day

We celebrate the birth of Christ in this communion service on Christmas morning. All are welcome as the Cathedral Choir sings, we share communion..... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Mon 25 Dec 23

Festal Evensong on Christmas Day

All are welcome at this special Evensong service. Come and celebrate Christmas with us at this special Evensong service... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Mon 25 Dec 23

A Family Service for Christmas Eve

This service is especially suitable for younger children. There will be Christmas carols and an interactive retelling of the story of Mary and..... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Sun 24 Dec 23

Choral Evensong

Begin your Christmas with our Choral Evensong service. This will be a moving service, full of readings, prayers, and music sung by the Cathedral..... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Sun 24 Dec 23

The First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass)

The First Eucharist of Christmas, or Midnight Mass, is a highlight of the Christian year. Everyone is welcome as we celebrate the start of Christmas..... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Sun 24 Dec 23

StarWave Asbestos Removal Swindon Ltd

StarWave Asbestos Removal Swindon Ltd is your trusted partner for safe and efficient asbestos removal services in Swindon... more >

171 Rodbourne Rd, Rodbourne, Swindon , United Kingdom SN2 2AY

Sat 23 Dec 23

Carols by Candlelight

Join Salisbury Cathedral for a beautiful candlelit service featuring readings, favourite carols, and choral works as they recount the age-old story... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Fri 22 Dec 23

Warminster housebuilder offering sustainable Christmas cracker kits

A housebuilder in Warminster is encouraging the local community to get into the festive spirit by offering free Christmas cracker kits... more >

Redrow - Tascroft Rise, St Andrews Road, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 8EU

Fri 22 Dec 23

Folktales, Fire and Stone

Join us for a starlit walk around Avebury’s stone circle for stories of stone and wood and magic, on the winter solstice... more >

Avebury Sports and Social Club Beckhampton Road Avebury SN8 1RD

Thu 21 Dec 23

Cantata Evensong: Wachet Auf by J.S. Bach

The Cathedral Choir perform J. S. Bach’s sacred cantata, ‘Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme’, accompanied by period instruments as part of a special..... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Sun 17 Dec 23

Festive Family Day

Join us for a special day of crafts, relaxed festive singing and a showing of a festive film, as voted for by the public... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Sat 16 Dec 23

Here We Come A'Carolling. A Christmas Spectacular!

Kick off your Christmas with The Village Singers’ magical musical extravaganza for all the family! The programme includes seasonal music, orchestral..... more >

St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham SN15 3JN

Sat 16 Dec 23

Limehouse Lizzy

Now in their third decade, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive,... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Sat 16 Dec 23

Christmas Music in the Market Cross

Malmesbury Concert Band will be playing a selection of Christmas Music and Carols. more >

Malmebury Market Cross Malmesbury SN16 9AS

Sat 16 Dec 23

The Farrant Singers Christmas Concert

An evening of Christmas carols for choir and audience as well as a performance of Gerald Finzi's beautiful 'In Terra Pax'... more >

St. Martin’s Church Street SP1 2HY

Sat 16 Dec 23

Family Christmas Craft Activity

Join us to take part in a variety of exciting star-themed craft activities, including designing star decorations to hang on your tree, creating your... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Sat 16 Dec 23

Festive Barnstormers Comedy

Barnstormers is going all Christmassy with a festive line-up of stand-up comedians. Book early as tickets sell out fast! more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Fri 15 Dec 23

Christmas Music

The Malmesbury Concert Band will be playing a selection of Carols and Christmas pieces. You can join in and sing to the Carols. more >

ROSE & CROWN 102 High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9AT

Fri 15 Dec 23

WAG's Christmas Curry Night

Seeking a fresh twist for your festive celebrations? Look no further! Whether you're thinking of a heart-warming family get together, a lively..... more >

The Agra Restaurant, 32 East Street, Warminster BA12 9BN

Tue 12 Dec 23

Let's get cracking – Swindon housebuilder offering FREE sustainable

Redrow South West is welcoming local house hunters looking for a merry good time to pick up their very own sustainable Christmas cracker kits* at... more >

356 Homington Ave SN3 6GE

Tue 12 Dec 23

Handel's Messiah

Handel's masterpiece, Messiah, famous for its rousing 'Hallelujah' Chorus, returns to Salisbury Cathedral this... more >

Salisbury Cathedral, 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EF

Sat 9 Dec 23

From Gold To Rio: The Greatest Hits of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran

Two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show! From Gold to Rio will take you on a nostalgic journey..... more >

Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

Sat 9 Dec 23

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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!