What's On in Wiltshire

African Forest

Venue: Bristol Zoo Project

Website: Bristolzoo.org.uk

Visit the all-new African Forest habitat at Bristol Zoo Project! Opening in April 2026, African Forest offers a unique opportunity to learn about forests, the diversity of life and primate evolution. As...

Alina Homecare

Venue: Various Locations across the South of England

Website: alinahomecare.com

At Alina Homecare, they don't just offer jobs; they offer the chance to be the highlight of someone’s day. No two days are the same! You’ll travel locally to help clients in their own homes. If you’re...

Calne Recreation Ground Junior Parkrun

Venue: Calne Recreation Ground

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/calnerecreationground-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free but please register before your first run. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Held every...

Carbon Monoxide Safety Competition

Venue: Online

Website: www.ukgdns.com/get-creative-be-safe/

UKGDNs are looking for creative kids to design a poster, poem, film, or something else to raise awareness of a poisonous gas called carbon monoxide (CO). The competition is open to children aged 5 - 11...

Chippenham Junior Parkrun

Venue: Monkton Park

Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/chippenham-juniors/

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Free but please register before your first run. The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Held every...

Family Fun

Venue: High Score Arcades

Website: www.highscorearcades.co.uk

Forget scrounging for £1 coins! Their free-play admission model unlocks a solid hour of non-stop action. Unlimited goes on classics like Pac-Man and Space Invaders for grown-ups plus modern racers and...

Swimming Lessons

Venue: Wiltshire Council Swimming Pools

Website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisure-swim-school

If you've been considering taking the plunge, now is a wonderful time to explore swimming lessons and give your child the lifelong gift of confidence in the water. Sign up now at your local Wiltshire Council...

The Stonehenge School

Venue: The Stonehenge School

Website: www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk

The Stonehenge School is a thriving secondary school at the heart of the Amesbury community, committed to Striving for Excellence and Exceeding Expectations. With high expectations, dedicated staff and...

Toddler Tuesdays

Venue: Fairfield Animal Centre

Website: fairfieldanimalcentre.co.uk/toddler-tuesdays-enjoy-free-adult-entry/

Fairfield Animal Centre is a fun family day out, set in 15 acres of Southwick Country Park near Trowbridge. Visit with your toddler every Tuesday during term time and enjoy free entry for one adult with...

Easter Adventures

Venue: Stourhead

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events/

Make your way along the Easter trail and find activities for the whole family. The trail takes place from 9.30am - 4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm. Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail...

Funderworld Bristol

Venue: Durdham Downs

Website: funderworld.com

Funderworld is packed with heart-pounding attractions, including adrenaline-pumping rides for the boldest adventurers and family-friendly favourites for all ages to enjoy together. Plus, the food court...

Easter at We The Curious

Venue: We The Curious

Website: wethecurious.org

Families can expect an action-packed day out this Easter holiday. Investigate the delicious chemistry of cake baking in the Kitchen, use science to help out some magical creatures in live show ‘Fairytale...

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

Venue: Wyvern Theatre

Website: trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon/

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand-new live stage show! Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.

eat:Yeovil

Venue: Yeovil Town Centre

Website: www.eatfestivals.org

At all eat:Festivals events you can buy local food and drink direct from the producers in a welcoming environment. With a wide-range of free entertainment including DJs, buskers, strolling characters,...

Mayhem of Mad4Animals

Venue: Lydiard Park

Website: www.lydiardpark.org.uk/event/mayhem-of-mad4animals/

Meet animals from all over the world such as snakes and spiders, and learn some funny and fantastic facts about them in this unique animal show. After the show there will be time for you to handle some...

Spring Book Fair

Venue: Mompesson House

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/mompesson-house/events/

They'll be celebrating the antiquarian in their first book fair of the year. From an early edition of "Alice in Wonderland" to Sotheby listings, they have antique books and books on antiques to pique any...

Charity Open Day

Venue: Drove Veterinary Hospital

Website: www.drovevets.co.uk

Go behind the scenes at Drove Veterinary Hospital, meet the animals at Chloe's Mobile Farm and enjoy the tombola, face painting, fun games and more! 1pm-4pm.

Spring Fayre

Venue: The Salisbury Museum

Website: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/spring-fayre-2/

The Spring Fayre has the feel of a village fete, and this year is a celebration of all things folk, to tie in with the ‘Un/Common People – Folk Culture in Wessex’ exhibition. Blending memories of...

Stories in the Dust

Venue: Salisbury Playhouse

Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/stories-in-the-dust-2

With live music and puppetry, Stories in the Dust is a funny, heartfelt and hopeful eco-fable that takes you to another world. A world where an ancient book guides your way, a drop of rain changes everything...

The Big Bark

Venue: Lydiard Park

Website: www.lydiardpark.org.uk/event/the-big-bark/

Visit for two brilliant days of canine fun, interactive activities, amazing displays, and shopping galore. With plenty of space, easy parking and level access, it’s the perfect day out for dogs, families...

Little Locos

Venue: STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk/event/little-locos-8/

The monthly session for under 5s. Enjoy songs, craft, play activities and a themed story all inspired by the amazing objects in the Museum. 9.45am – 10.45am in the Museum. Each month will explore a different...

Playtime! Pie-Rat Island

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/playtime-pie-rat-island-2/

A fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh. This month’s theme is...

Hospital Open Day

Venue: Salisbury District Hospital

Website: www.salisbury.nhs.uk/events/

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is once again inviting the community to immerse themselves in what life at the hospital is all about. Visitors will discover more about the workings of their local hospital...

English National Ballet: My First Ballet: Cinderella

Venue: Wyvern Theatre

Website: trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon/

Meet the nature-loving Cinderella, who lives on the edge of an enchanted forest where she once gardened and sang with her mother. But when a letter arrives, inviting all to a Garden Ball, Cinderella’s...

Playhenge

Venue: Stonehenge

Website: english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge

During May half term, join the Woodland Tribe for Playhenge and build an adventure playground using real hammers, saws and nails. Work together to design and create the play structure of your dreams. Perfect...

Shrek

Venue: The Athenæum Warminster

Website: theath.co.uk/events/

Get ready for a Shrektacular adventure with everyone’s favourite unlikely hero, Shrek, and his hilarious sidekick, Donkey! This high-energy, family-friendly comedy is packed with heart, humour, and plenty...

A Big Egg

Venue: Neeld Community and Arts Centre

Website: neeld.co.uk/whats-on/

Packed with laughter, puppetry, songs, gentle humour and live interaction, A Big Egg is a joyful celebration of family, curiosity and the magic of storytelling. Children help shape the story, call out...

Outdoor Cinema: The Greatest Showman Sing-a-Long (PG)

Venue: Lydiard Park

Website: www.lydiardpark.org.uk/event/outdoor-cinema-the-greatest-showman-sing-a-long-pg/

Get your friends, family, and loved ones together for some pure entertainment as you watch and sing along with The Greatest Showman on a huge open-air screen in a stunning setting. Plus, music to enjoy...

Matilda The Musical Jr.

Venue: Neeld Community and Arts Centre

Website: neeld.co.uk/whats-on/little-voices-presents-roald-dahls-matilda-the-musical-jr-on-sale-soon/

Little Voices proudly presents Matilda The Musical Jr.! Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl and the award-winning stage sensation Matilda The Musical, this high-energy junior production is packed with...

Outdoor Cinema: Sing (U)

Venue: Lydiard Park

Website: www.lydiardpark.org.uk/event/outdoor-cinema-sing-u/

Bring a blanket or camping chair and watch the fantastic Sing on a huge open-air cinema screen on the Main Lawn in front of Lydiard House. Plus music to enjoy before the movie with a soundtrack of specially...

Outdoor Cinema: The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U)

Venue: Lydiard Park

Website: www.lydiardpark.org.uk/event/outdoor-cinema-the-gruffalo-stick-man-u/

An amazing family outdoor cinema experience with a double bill of brilliant Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler animations. Bring a blanket or camping chair and watch the incredible tales of The Gruffalo...

Top Secret - The Magic of Science

Venue: The Wharf Theatre

Website: www.wharftheatre.co.uk/show/top-secret-the-magic-of-science/

Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop, action-packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination. Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and...

'Romeo & Juliet' Open Air Theatre

Venue: Bowood House & Gardens

Website: bowood.org/event/romeo-juliet-open-air-theatre/

The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher. This vibrant production also features original music by composer...

Little Locos

Venue: STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk/event/little-locos-9/

The monthly session for under 5s. Enjoy songs, craft, play activities and a themed story all inspired by the amazing objects in the Museum. 9.45am – 10.45am in the Museum. Each month will explore a different...

Paulos Circus

Venue: Lydiard Park

Website: www.lydiardpark.org.uk/event/paulos-circus/

Where world-record breakers meet mechanical marvels, and the King of Clowns takes centre stage – the magic of the circus comes to life once again. Introducing The Zirkus. Gather your family and friends,...

Family Fiesta

Venue: Salisbury Playhouse

Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/family-fiesta-2

Enjoy a day packed with free activities for all ages to celebrate the Playhouse in style. Little ones can dive into Under 5s fun, while older kids explore the Youth Arts Zone and try tasters in drama,...

Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr.

Venue: Neeld Community and Arts Centre

Website: neeld.co.uk/whats-on/

From the sparkling coral reef to the big blue beyond, this heartwarming tale of bravery, friendship and family is brought to life by the incredible young talent of the CLOGettes. Based on the much-loved...

The Amazing Bubble Man

Time: 11:30

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Pound Pill, Corsham, SN13 9HT

Website: poundarts.ticketsolve.com

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. 11.30am & 2pm. £15.