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.

Swimming Lessons - After School and Weekends

Time: Various

Venue: Wiltshire

Address: SN6, SN4, SN3 Postcode Areas

Website: www.swimstars.org.uk

Swimming lessons for primary age children from beginners to Stage 7 of the Swim England Learn-to-Swim Programme.

Christmas Shopping in the Manger Barn

Venue: Lacock

Address: near Chippenham, Wiltshire

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

Enjoy some festive retail therapy in a beautiful, historic setting. This historic space will be the setting for a sparkling Christmas ship, where you'll be able to buy quality, sustainable gifts and local...

Twilight Tower Tour

Venue: Salisbury Cathedral

Address: Salisbury

Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/arrangements/twilight-tower-tours/

Climb 332 steps to the base of Salisbury’s iconic spire for unparalleled views of the city’s twinkling Christmas lights. On your tour you will enjoy spectacular sights – an uninterrupted aerial view...

A Fairytale Christmas at Mompesson House

Time: 11:00

Venue: Mompesson House

Address: The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EL

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mompesson-house

The house is open upstairs and downstairs for Christmas. Fairytales meet a Victorian Christmas in this immersive storytelling experience, perfect for both the young and the young at heart. Discover the...

Christmas Storytelling Sessions

Venue: Mompesson House

Address: The Close, Salisbury

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

They'll be reading some of their favourite Christmas stories for half-hour sessions in the second-hand bookshop. Please do not leave children unattended for this event. Suggested ages 3-7 but everybody...

Community Christmas Tree Festival

Venue: Lacock

Address: Near Chippenham, Wiltshire

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

The Community Christmas Tree Festival returns for another year, this time with a nature theme. Each community group is tasked with decorating the tree on theme and using eco-friendly materials, usually...

Aspire Martial Arts

Venue: Aspire Martial Arts

Address: Salisbury

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

Salisbury based Aspire Martial Arts is celebrating the remarkable achievement of three young students who have earned their Little Dragons Black Belts. Designed for ages 4 to 6, the Little Dragons programme...

Calne Recreation Ground Junior Parkrun

Venue: Calne Recreation Ground

Address: Anchor Road, Calne, Wilts

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

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

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). The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Please register before your first run. Held every Sunday at...

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...

Fairfield Animal Centre

Venue: Fairfield Animal Centre

Address: Southwick Country Park, Frome Road, Southwick, Wiltshire

Website: fairfieldanimalcentre.co.uk

Award-winning Fairfield Animal Centre provides an exciting and affordable day out for all the family! Visitors can get up close to the animals in a natural and safe environment while enjoying the beautiful...

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). The aim is to have fun, so go along and join in whatever your pace! Please register before your first run. Held every Sunday at...

The Gift of Togetherness

Venue: Meadow Bay Villages Holiday Parks

Website: meadowbay.com

This Christmas, Meadow Bay Villages Holiday Parks are offering holidaymakers the ultimate festive present ‒ The Gift of Togetherness. With 20% off all 2025 holidays, a low deposit of £25 and, if you...

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 ages 8-16 years. YAC clubs get involved in all sorts of activities, including visiting and investigating archaeological sites and historic places, trying out traditional crafts,...

2024 Devizes Winter Festival

Venue: Devizes Market Place

Website: www.docadevizes.org.uk

Visit for the fun of the Winter Festival! With indoor and outdoor markets, Christmas Light Switch On, creative artistic installations, entertainment and the Lantern Parade, there's lots for all to enjoy....

Christmas at Stourhead

Venue: Stourhead

Address: Near Mere, Wiltshire

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

Created by award-winning, internationally acclaimed light trail producers, Christmas at Stourhead has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family, including a magical glimpse...

Hansel & Gretel

Venue: The Wharf Theatre

Address: Devizes, Wiltshire

Website: www.wharftheatre.co.uk/show/hansel-gretel/

This year, help Officer Button, Mrs Brooke Bond and a host of other characters find Hansel & Gretel; they have been taken by the wicked witch and are locked up in her gingerbread house. There will be thrills...

Hansel and Gretel

Time: 14:30

Venue: Wharf Theatre

Address: Devizes, SN10 1EB

Website: wharftheatre.co.uk

Kick off the festive season with a panto version of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, presented by The Wharf Writers’ Group. Promising thrills, spills, dancing and songs, and help Officer Button,...

Christmas at Avebury

Venue: Avebury

Address: Marlborough, Wiltshire

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

Visit Avebury this festive period to enjoy decorations across the site, and lots of festive events and activities for all the family. Continue your Christmas shopping with three weekends of Christmas markets,...

Christmas Craft Market

Venue: Yelde Hall

Address: The Shambles, Chippenham

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

Visit Yelde Hall for a Christmas Craft Market and explore products made by local artists and makers. From paintings, cards, and books, to crochet, bone china, and beaded jewellery – you'll find your...

Christmas Takeover

Venue: The Salisbury Museum

Address: Salisbury

Website: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-takeover/

Every half term, the new hall or ground floor creative space gets taken over by you! Filled with dressing up, building blocks, activity sheets, a cosy book corner, and more, the takeover space will be...

Festive Creative Activities

Venue: Chippenham Museum

Address: 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham

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

Get in the Christmas spirit with this free, family creative activities inspired by all things festive. 10.30am – 3.30pm. Free, drop-in.

Roves Farm Christmas Experience

Time: 09:00

Venue: Roves Farm

Address: Sevenhampton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7QG

Website: www.rovesfarm.co.uk

Enter a wintery scene, where guests will be met by one of the elves. Walk through the magical Grotto to meet the man himself and enjoy a full programme of festive activities.  This is a 1 to 1 visit for...

Sleeping Beauty

Time: 10:30

Venue: Salisbury Playhouse

Address: Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA, 01722 320333

Website: wiltshirecreative.co.uk

Embark on a magical adventure as Princess Stella falls under the wicked curse of evil Fairy Badflix, doomed to sleep for a hundred years. Can her loyal friends and family break the spell? A reimagining...

Story Time with St. Nicholas

Venue: Avebury

Address: Marlborough, Wiltshire

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

Enter the festively decorated Dovecote to meet St. Nicholas, hear a special Christmas story, and receive a Christmas gift. It's also the perfect photo opportunity if you want to share the memory. This...

Storytime with Father Christmas

Venue: Stourhead

Address: Near Mere, Wiltshire

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

Visit for some festive magic. Create cosy Christmas crafts, gallop with hobby-reindeer and snuggle up for a festive story with Father Christmas in his magical grotto. There will also be a chance to have...

Walk to Remember

Time: 10:00

Venue: Bovington Tank Museum

Address: R A C Tank Museum, Linsay Rd, Bovington, Wareham BH20 6JG

Website: helpforheroes.org.uk/give-support/fundraising-events/walk-to-remember/

Fundraise for veterans and take in the beautiful countryside on this 5km charity walk. The walk runs from 10am to 12.30pm, after which all participants get free entry to the Tank Museum. £10.75 (adults)/Free...

Young Curators Club – November

Venue: The Salisbury Museum

Address: Salisbury

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

Young Curators Club is a club for 6 – 12 year olds and meets once a month. The club explore all sorts of museum themes in a fun and educational way, with no two sessions the same! Session runs 10.30am...

Elf Run

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.salisburyhospicecharity.org.uk/event/elf-run/

Get ready to jingle all the way with the Elf Run – a festive, fun-filled sponsored walk where you call the shots! You pick the date, the distance, and the location. Whether you run, skip, hop, or dance...

A Christmas Carol

Venue: Salisbury Arts Centre

Address: Salisbury

Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/a-christmas-carol-with-guy-masterson

Famed for bringing multiple characters to vivid life, Masterson gives you Scrooge, Marley, the Fezziwigs, the Cratchits, Tiny Tim, et al in a riveting performance that will dazzle, enchant, and linger...

A Christmas Carol

Time: 19:30

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Pound Pill, Corsham, SN13 9HT

Website: poundarts.ticketsolve.com

The award-winning Dyad Productions present Charles Dickens' classic festive tale of redemption, forgiveness and the true spirit of Christmas. 7pm. £15 (adult)/£13 (concessions).

Breakfast with Santa!

Venue: Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Address: Salisbury

Website: choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/event/breakfast-with-santa-3/

Visit for a magical Breakfast with Santa! A gorgeous morning enjoying a delicious breakfast and also meeting Santa, his elves and his festive animals! 8:30am - 10am. Child £16, under 2s £10 and adults...

Christmas at STEAM

Venue: STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Address: Fire Fly Ave, Swindon

Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk/event/christmas-at-steam-2024/

This Christmas extravaganza will be returning this winter! Enjoy plenty of sparkles as you step into a wonderland of over 50 Christmas market stalls set amidst STEAM’s award-winning museum...

Christmas Family Trail

Venue: Salisbury Cathedral

Address: Salisbury

Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/arrangements/christmas-family-trail/

Follow the special Christmas trail around the Cathedral. Can you follow the clues to tell the Story of the Nativity? When you’ve found all of them, collect a sticker from the shop. Perfect for children...

Christmas Takeover

Venue: The Salisbury Museum

Address: Salisbury

Website: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-takeover-2/

Every half term, the new hall or ground floor creative space gets taken over by you! Filled with dressing up, building blocks, activity sheets, a cosy book corner, and more, the takeover space will be...

Curious Kids: Winter Fun

Venue: Wiltshire Museum

Address: Devizes

Website: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk

Connect to the objects around the Museum, delve into the past and have fun learning together. 50 minutes of activity, songs and stories. Multi-sensory fun for families with curious minds. Ideal for ages...

Don't Panic! We Can Save the Planet

Venue: Swindon Arts Centre

Address: Devizes Rd, Swindon

Website: trafalgartickets.com/swindon-arts-centre/en-GB/event/family/dont-panic-we-can-save-the-planet-tickets

A new live comedy show from James Campbell for children age 6-11 that’s perfect for anyone who wants to swap being an eco worrier for being an eco warrior. Each show will be unique to every audience....

Don't Panic! We Can Save The Planet

Time: 14:00

Venue: Swindon Arts Centre

Address: Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BJ, 01793 524481

Website: trafalgartickets.com/swindon-arts-centre

James Campbell's new live comedy show based around his latest book of the same name, offering practical advice for children and their parents to help tackle the climate crisis. Suitable for ages 6-11....

Christmas Crafts

Venue: Salisbury Cathedral

Address: Salisbury

Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/arrangements/family-craft-day/

Drop-in for some festive crafts suitable for all ages – includes making Christmas cards and decorations. They can’t tell you exactly what you’ll take home, but they can tell you that you will have...

Beauty and the Beast – Pantomime

Venue: The Athenæum

Address: Warminster

Website: theath.co.uk/events/beauty-and-the-beast-pantomime/

Beauty and the Beast is a traditional family pantomime that will leave you singing and dancing all the way home! Visit for a magical journey filled with laughter, spellbinding special effects, and plenty...

Christmas Jumper Day

Venue: Nationwide

Website: www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day

Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day is back – and you need to be part of it! Join millions of people across the UK and raise money for Save the Children. And the best bit? By having fun, you’re...

Toddler Time with Mother Christmas

Venue: Lacock

Address: Near Chippenham, Wiltshire

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

Cuddle up with your little ones for a Christmas story in Lacock's cosy grotto. A relaxed session for under 5s. Session lasts 25 minutes and includes a story, present and toys for quiet play. Booking essential.

Under Fives Friday – Christmas Musical with Emily Askew

Venue: The Salisbury Museum

Address: Salisbury

Website: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/under-fives-friday-christmas-musical-with-emily-askew/

Musician Emily Askew helps to celebrate another year of amazing Under Fives Fridays at the museum. Visit for a joyous morning of music from this very talented multi instrumentalist who will have everyone...

Festive Family Day

Venue: Salisbury Cathedral

Address: Salisbury

Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/arrangements/festive-family-day/

Visit for a festive day of crafts (10am-12.30pm) followed by relaxed festive singing (12.30pm-2.45pm). While you’re there, make sure to pick up the new Christmas family trail to help you explore the...

Festive Film Screening: Home Alone

Venue: Salisbury Cathedral

Address: Salisbury

Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/arrangements/festive-film-screening-2024/

Watch a festive classic, Home Alone, inside the Cathedral. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this Christmas classic on the big screen in the magnificent building adorned with Advent and Christmas decorations...

Filskit Theatre: Little Robin Red Vest

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/filskit-theatre-little-robin-red-vest/

Join Filskit Theatre for this brand-new adaptation of Jan Fearnley’s book, aimed at children aged 2-6 and their families. Using original songs, puppetry and integrated Makaton, the playful performers...

Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Deadly Drawing – at Christmas!

Venue: The Salisbury Museum

Address: Salisbury

Website: salisburymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/family-christmas-event-martin-brown-horrible-histories-and-deadly-drawing-at-christmas/

Do you like your history with the nasty bits left in? Meet mega-selling illustrator and author Martin Brown as he celebrates the new Horrible Histories books, The Truly Terrible History of the Toilet and Horrible...

The Snowman in Concert with Aldbourne Band

Venue: STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Address: Fire Fly Ave, Swindon

Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk/event/the-snowman-with-aldbourne-band/

Visit this Christmas for a magical screening of the beloved classic, ‘The Snowman’, accompanied by live music from the acclaimed Aldbourne Band. This BAFTA award-winning and Oscar-nominated animation...

Young Curators Club - Mid-Winter Celebrations: Yule and Saturnalia

Venue: Wiltshire Museum

Address: Devizes

Website: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk

The Young Curators club is for 8-13 year olds and will take place on the second Saturday of each month (usually). Sessions are focused around their collections and exhibitions, and subjects you'll look...

Rock The Tots: Christmas

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/rock-the-tots-christmas-3/

Join Steph and Craig at a glorious gig for little ones and their grown-ups! Sessions are one-hour long without an interval. Suitable for children aged 0-6 and their adults. Alongside quality live music...

The Father Christmas Show

Venue: Swindon Arts Centre

Address: Devizes Rd, Swindon

Website: trafalgartickets.com/swindon-arts-centre/en-GB/event/family/the-father-christmas-show-tickets

Join Father Christmas and his Chief Elves in the North Pole as they get ready for Christmas Eve. Guaranteed to be jam-packed with more jokes than a Christmas cracker, this is an adventure the whole family...

Wonder Gigs: Christmas

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/wonder-gigs-christmas/

An uplifting and relaxing hour with a talented live musician playing beautiful acoustic versions of well-known folk, jazz and pop songs. Enjoyable for both big and small ears alike there’ll be beautiful,...

Supper with Santa!

Venue: Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Address: Salisbury

Website: choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/event/supper-with-santa/

Create lasting memories with your family and have Supper with Santa! There will be the pizza buffet, you can meet Santa, have photos with him and tell him what you’d like for Christmas, plus you get...

The Last Baguette: A Winter’s Tail

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/the-last-baguette-a-winters-tail/

The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels? Can...

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (2016)

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/the-royal-ballet-the-nutcracker-2016/

Peter Wright’s interpretation of The Nutcracker has been enchanting children and adults alike since its first performance by The Royal Ballet in 1984. Lev Ivanov’s ballet combined with Tchaikovsky’s...

Storytime with Mother Christmas - Relaxed Session

Venue: Lacock

Address: Near Chippenham, Wiltshire

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

Meet Mother Christmas for Storytime in the Lacock festive grotto. A relaxed session for those with additional sensory, educational and emotional needs. With reduced numbers, no music, sensory toys and...

Frozen: Sing-a-Long (PG)

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/frozen-sing-a-long-pg/

Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of this modern animated classic with a sing-a-long version of Frozen! Fearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in...

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake (2018)

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/the-royal-ballet-swan-lake-2018/

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is enraptured. But she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing...

Father Christmas Storytelling

Venue: The Pound Arts Centre

Address: Corsham

Website: poundarts.org.uk/whats-on/father-christmas-storytelling-2/

With a sackful of silly stories and a last minute chance to check which list you could be on, Father Christmas welcomes you to a Winter Warmer of family friendly giggles, noise and nonsense! A 60 minute...

Winter Warmer Weekends

Venue: Stourhead

Address: Near Mere, Wiltshire

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

After a wintry stroll, warm up by the log fire in the Entrance Hall of Stourhead House. The volunteers will be on hand to share Stourhead's history with you. Normal admission applies.

Wiltshire Air Ambulance National Puzzle Day

Venue: Wiltshire Air Airbase

Address: Semington

Website: www.wiltshireairambulance.co.uk/get-involved/events/national-puzzle-day

This day encourages individuals and communities to come together in the spirit of fun and collaboration. With eight jigsaw puzzle stations, and space for six people to collaborate on each, they will also...

Swindon Wellbeing Festival

Venue: STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Address: Fire Fly Ave, Swindon

Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk/event/swindon-wellbeing-festival/

The Swindon Wellbeing Festival will give you the opportunity to improve your overall wellbeing, whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or wishing to start to explore this exciting world. Over two days the...

Half Term History Makers at Stonehenge

Venue: Stonehenge

Address: Near Amesbury, Wiltshire

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/

Join characters from the past for heritage-inspired hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at Stonehenge this half term. 9.30am - 5pm. Book online and save 15%.

Top Secret - The Magic Of Science

Venue: Swindon Arts Centre

Address: Devizes Rd, Swindon

Website: trafalgartickets.com/swindon-arts-centre/en-GB/event/family/top-secret-the-magic-of-science-tickets

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

The Gruffalo

Venue: Wyvern Theatre

Address: Theatre Square, Swindon

Website: trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon/en-GB/event/family/the-gruffalo-tickets

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Songs, laughs and monstrous...

Stompers Juniors Easter Event

Venue: Stompers Juniors

Address: Westbury, Wiltshire

Website: www.facebook.com/p/Stompers-Juniors-

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 next...

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.