What's On in Wiltshire

Aspire Martial Arts

Time: Various

Venue: Various venues

Address: in and around Salisbury

Website: aspire-martial-arts.co.uk

Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing classes for all, from age 3 and over. First two sessions are free. See website for class venues and times.

Animal Experiences at Fairfield Animal Centre

Venue: Fairfield Animal Centre

Address: Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Website: fairfieldanimalcentre.co.uk/events/

There's an exciting range of animal experiences at Fairfield Animal Centre. From walking the adorable alpacas to meeting their charming donkeys, there is plenty of fun to be had. Open seven days a week,...

Aspire Martial Arts Classes

Venue: Aspire Martial Arts

Address: Salisbury

Website: www.aspire-martial-arts.co.uk

Looking for a fun way for your child to stay active and build confidence? Aspire's children's martial arts classes offer something for every age group. The experienced instructors create a safe, structured...

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection

Venue: Boscombe Down Aviation Collection

Address: Salisbury

Website: boscombedownaviationcollection.co.uk

Sit in the pilot's seat of over 30 aircraft and cockpits. With collection and gift shop in two WWI hangars. Open six days a week Tuesday through Sunday. To find out more, visit the website.

Chippenham Junior Parkrun

Venue: Monkton Park

Address: Chippenham, Wiltshire

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 you first go along. The aim is to have fun so go along and join in whatever your pace! Held every...

Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Venue: Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Address: Salisbury

Website: choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com

Meet and feed the animals, including gorgeous rare breeds. Explore the indoor soft play barn or embrace the great outdoors in their play areas including the woodland playground. Finish your perfect day...

Discovery Time

Venue: Chippenham Museum

Address: 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham

Website: www.chippenham.gov.uk/chippenham-museum/museum-whats-on/

Messy play for under 5s. Develop their creative side at Chippenham Museum with crafts, paints, toys, sandpit and more! 10.30am – 12pm, £1.50 per child. Drop in, no booking required. Every Monday (excluding...

Family Fun at Stonehenge

Venue: Stonehenge

Address: Salisbury

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge

At Playhenge, join Woodland Tribe to build an amazing adventure playground using real hammers, saws, and nails. 23rd May – 2nd June. Get imaginative this Easter with the Big Brick Build, 12th-21st April....

Fostering South West

Venue: Local Council Fostering

Website: fosterwithyourlocalcouncil.org.uk.

Local councils need dedicated foster carers to provide safe and loving homes for children in need right across the south west. Fostering for a local council helps children stay in their communities, close...

Friday Under 5s

Venue: Salisbury Playhouse

Address: Malthouse Ln, Salisbury

Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/friday-under-5s

Join in every Friday for a fun workshop exploring different creative activities each week, including dance, art and yoga. These sessions are designed for under 5s and their grown-ups to enjoy together!...

Funderworld Theme Park

Venue: Durdham Downs

Address: Bristol

Website: funderworld.com

Promising everything you love with unlimited rides plus much more… Packed with unique thrill rides, huge roller coasters and a whole host of traditional fairground favourites. Next stop - Durdham Downs:...

King George V Junior Parkrun

Venue: King George V Park

Address: Lowbourne, Melksham

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

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

Little Hares: Deaf Baby and Toddler Support Group

Venue: Mary Hare Primary School

Website: www.maryhare.org.uk/events/

A free monthly support group at Mary Hare School for families with deaf babies and toddlers aged 3 and under. BSL interpreters will be available at each session. These sessions are free, but booking in...

West Wiltshire Young Archaeologists’ Club

Venue: Chippenham Museum

Address: 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham

Website: www.chippenham.gov.uk/chippenham-museum/museum-whats-on/

West Wiltshire YAC is open to everyone aged 8–16 years. YAC clubs get involved in all sorts of activities, including visiting and investigating archaeological sites and historic places, trying out traditional...

Festival of Blossom 2025 at Mompesson House

Venue: Mompesson House

Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire

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

The festival aims to bring nature to people who might not be able to experience it otherwise. The Festival of Blossom will provide a free map with a self-led sensory trail of some of the blossom trees...

Children’s Easter Trail

Venue: Salisbury Cathedral

Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/arrangements/childrens-easter-trail/

A reflective trail exploring Salisbury Cathedral during the festival of Easter. Free, included with admission ticket.

Young Curator’s Club - April

Venue: The Salisbury Museum

Address: Salisbury

Website: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/young-curators-club-april-2/

Young Curators Club is a club for 6 – 12 year olds and meets once a month, usually the last Saturday. The club explore all sorts of museum themes in a fun and educational way, with no two sessions the...

Stompers Juniors Easter Event

Venue: Stompers Juniors

Address: Westbury, Wiltshire

Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068566566810

They are already planning what is going to be without a doubt, their biggest Stompers Juniors event to date for Easter! Please save the date - they can't wait to see you all back at Stompers juniors...

Stompers Juniors: The Easter Spectacular!

Venue: Venom Nightclub

Address: Wiltshire

Website: ww2.theticketsellers.co.uk/buy-tickets/stompers-juniors-the-easter-spectacular/10058529

A family-friendly rave experience with laser shows, confetti cannons and UV decor, alongside a wide variety of children’s activities. There are food, sweet, merchandise and glow stalls on site. With...

Home Education Workshops

Venue: Salisbury Playhouse

Address: Malthouse Ln, Salisbury

Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/home-education-workshops

Join Wiltshire Creative for an afternoon of activities targeted at home-educated children. Arts professionals will lead workshops, talks and tours uncovering the magic of the theatre and creative industries....

Curious Kids: Farm Life

Venue: Wiltshire Museum

Address: 41 Long Street, Devizes

Website: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk

Connect to the objects around the Museum, delve into the past and have fun learning together. Led by Amy Hammett, Community Curator. 50 minutes of activity, songs and stories. Multi-sensory fun for families...

Festival of Blossom 2025 - Flower Crown Making Workshop

Venue: Mompesson House

Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire

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

Make your own flower crown with local florist Kate Chadsey using sustainably and locally-grown flowers. Perfect for all ages including young families. This workshop is on a first-come-first-served basis....

Maypole Dancing

Venue: Stourhead

Address: near Mere, Wiltshire

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

Learn how to dance a traditional jig this May Day weekend with a professional instructor, accompanied by a live musician. 30 minute, drop-in workshops begin at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. You can also enjoy...

Salisbury Racecourse’s Family Day

Venue: Salisbury Racecourse

Address: Wiltshire

Website: www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk/events/

Salisbury Racecourse launches its 2025 season with a Family Day featuring Bluey on Saturday, 4th May! Enjoy free entry for children and adult tickets for just £12 online. Bring a picnic, watch thrilling...

Green Man Festival

Venue: Bradford on Avon

Website: boagreenmanfest.org/welcome/

Experience the magic of the Green Man Festival, a vibrant, family-friendly community gathering featuring traditional dance, music, song and folklore across the town centre. Join the whimsical journey of...

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Venue: Wyvern Theatre

Address: Theatre Sq, Swindon

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

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage! Visit for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest...

The Spirit of Water

Venue: Salisbury Cathedral

Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire

Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/flower-festival/

The exhibition explores the power of water, its ability to hold memories and shape the identity of a place. They will install a huge array of arrangements – from displays representing ‘a world without...

Bing's Birthday

Venue: Wyvern Theatre

Address: Theatre Sq, Swindon

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

Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing’s Birthday! Dress up and have fun with lots...

Craft and Flea

Venue: Great Western Hall - STEAM Museum

Address: Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon

Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk/event/craft-and-flea-may/

Shop small and shop local in this authentic twist on the traditional craft market with a huge selection of products from illustration to vintage bric-a-brac, plants to jewellery, sustainable products to...

Playtime! A Woodland Wonder

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Pound Pill, Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/playtime-a-woodland-wonder-2/

Play-along theatre adventures for 2-6 year olds and their grown-ups. Visit for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting,...

Festival of Blossom 2025 - Mompesson Party in the Garden

Venue: Mompesson House

Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire

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

The Mompesson Blossom Party in the Garden includes sensory stations, flower potions, flower crown workshops, seed bomb creation, tote bag making and much more. All workshops and activities are free with...

Rude Science

Venue: Wyvern Theatre

Address: Theatre Sq, Swindon

Website: trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon/en-GB/event/family/rude-science-tickets

Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry...

The Wizard of Oz

Venue: Wyvern Theatre

Address: Theatre Sq, Swindon

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

Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. This spectacular, pantomimic, colourful story is packed with hilarious jokes, dazzling dance routines, glittering scenery and plenty...

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Pound Pill, Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/shlomos-beatbox-adventure-for-kids/

Join world record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo (they/them) who makes amazing music with just a mouth and a mic, and has performed around the world with legends like Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Rudimental. Anybody...

Cardboard Engineering - May Half Term

Venue: REME Museum

Address: Calne Road, Lyneham, Chippenham

Website: www.rememuseum.org.uk/event/may-half-term-activities

Grab your thinking hat and some recycling and get ready for... Cardboard Engineering! Led by the Education Officer in their dedicated Education Suite, find out just how many different types of engineering...

Ms Rachel - Fun For Little Ones - Live Tribute Tour

Venue: Wyvern Theatre

Address: Theatre Sq, Swindon

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

Ms Rachel ‘Fun For Little Ones’ live tribute tour encapsulates the YouTube star’s bubbly personality, sweet singing voice and educational content. The show includes Interactive screen content throughout...

Illyria presents The Wind in the Willows

Venue: Lacock

Address: near Chippenham, Wiltshire

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

Multiple award-winning Illyria celebrates Kenneth Grahame’s timeless tale of friendship, laughter, the longing for home and the lure of adventure. Another magical night of outdoor theatre for all the...

Young Curators Club - May

Venue: The Salisbury Museum

Address: Salisbury

Website: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/young-curators-club-may-3/

Young Curators Club is a club for 6 – 12 year olds and meets once a month, usually the last Saturday. The club explore all sorts of museum themes in a fun and educational way, with no two sessions the...

Curious Kids: Under The Sea

Venue: Wiltshire Museum

Address: 41 Long Street, Devizes

Website: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk

Connect to the objects around the Museum, delve into the past and have fun learning together. Led by Amy Hammett, Community Curator. 50 minutes of activity, songs and stories. Multi-sensory fun for families...

Top Secret - The Magic Of Science

Venue: The Wharf Theatre

Address: Devizes, Wiltshire

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

Top Secret is a fast-moving, colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense… and lots and lots of mess! Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science.

Playtime! Pie-Rat Island

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Pound Pill, Corsham

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

Play-along theatre adventures for 2-6 year olds and their grown-ups. Visit for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with The Last Baguette theatre company. There’ll be silliness, play-acting,...

The Three Little Pigs

Venue: Salisbury Playhouse

Address: Malthouse Ln, Salisbury

Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/the-three-little-pigs

Be blown away by the world of Stuff and Nonsense in this joyful retelling of a classic tale. Told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets, this is high-octane family theatre that will make you...

Comic Con 2025

Venue: STEAM Museum

Address: Museum of the Great Western Railway, Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon

Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk/event/comic-con-2025/

Celebrities from the big and small screen will once again descend on Swindon as the Stars of Time Comic Con returns to STEAM in June 2025. The event will have something for everyone to enjoy, with cosplay,...

Young Curators Club - June

Venue: The Salisbury Museum

Address: Salisbury

Website: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/young-curators-club-june-2/

Young Curators Club is a club for 6 – 12 year olds and meets once a month, usually the last Saturday. The club explore all sorts of museum themes in a fun and educational way, with no two sessions the...

Shrek The Musical

Venue: Salisbury Playhouse

Address: Malthouse Ln, Salisbury

Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/shrek-the-musical

Join Shrek, Donkey, and a spirited princess on a heartwarming journey filled with quirky fairy tale characters, humour, and charm. With a stunning set, vibrant costumes, and laughs for all ages, Shrek...

The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show!

Venue: Wyvern Theatre

Address: Theatre Sq, Swindon

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

Adapted from the number one best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand-new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and...

Year 5 Taster Days

Venue: The Stonehenge School

Address: Wiltshire

Website: www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk

Striving for excellence, they aim to create an outstanding school where students are happy, healthy and given opportunities to exceed their expectations. Year 5 students are invited to visit a Taster Day...

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.

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