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Aqualetes Swimming Lessons
17th November-15th March 2026
Venue: Various Leisure Centres
Website: www.wiltshire.gov.uk/leisure-swim-school
Wiltshire Council’s Aqualetes Swimming Academy offers structured, supportive swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Their qualified instructors are there to help you build confidence and develop...
Chippenham Junior Parkrun
17th November-15th March 2026
Venue: Monkton Park
Address: Wiltshire
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/chippenham-juniors/
A 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! Free but please register before your first run. Held every Sunday...
Fostering South West
17th November-15th March 2026
Venue: Across the South West
Website: www.fosterwithyourlocalcouncil.org.uk
Fostering South West is supporting local councils in recruiting foster carers to help children stay close to what they know and love. If you’ve ever considered fostering, now is the time. Contact 0300...
Pharmacy First
17th November-15th March 2026
Venue: Wiltshire
Website: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns. Community pharmacies can now offer treatment and, when appropriate, some prescription medicine...
Regency Christmas at Mompesson House
21st November-23rd December 2025
Venue: Mompesson House
Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/mompesson-house/events
Step back in time and immerse yourself in a Regency Christmas. Explore each room, revealing a different tradition of a Regency Christmas. A magnificent garland will adorn the oak staircase, and the Christmas...
Christmas at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
28th November-23rd December 2025
Venue: Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
Address: Amesbury Road, Cholderton, Salisbury
Website: www.choldertonrarebreedsfarm.com/events
Experience the magic of Christmas at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, where festive fun meets countryside charm across 40 acres of adorable animals, twinkling lights, and unforgettable seasonal surprises!
Christmas at Stourhead
28th November-31st December 2025
Venue: Stourhead
Address: near Mere, Wiltshire
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/events
Immerse yourself in a new, reimagined trail at Stourhead as the garden is illuminated by millions of sparkling festive lights and comes alive with sound of festive cheer. You will be able to feel the magic...
Jack and the Beanstalk
29th November-11th January 2026
Venue: Salisbury Playhouse
Address: Malthouse Lane, Salisbury
Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/jack-and-the-beanstalk
Join them in Salisburyshire for a giant musical pantomime! With colourful costumes and songs full of pop, it promises festive delight for all the family. Embark on an awesome adventure as Jack sets out...
The Hollytail Hares trail
29th November-4th January 2026
Time: 10:00
Venue: Avebury Manor Garden
Address: Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RD
Website: nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury
A group of magical hares are hiding in Avebury Manor Garden with a Christmas message. Can you follow the clues to find them? 10am to 4pm. Normal garden admission applies.
Christmouse Activity Trail
6th December-2nd February 2026
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral
Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/events
Some very cheeky mice are hiding around the Cathedral – try to find them all, and collect a sticker from the shop when you finish. 10am – 5pm.
Story Time with St. Nicholas
6th-21st December 2025
Time: 10:20
Venue: Avebury Manor Dovecote
Address: Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RD
Website: nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury
Meet St. Nicholas under the twinkling lights of the historic dovecote for a fun story time and to receive a gift to take home. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 December, 10:20 to 14:25. Tickets can be booked online
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
11th-24th December 2025
Venue: The Athenæum Warminster
Address: 18-20 High Street, Warminster
Website: www.theath.co.uk/events
Expect belly laughs, brilliant songs, slapstick comedy, and just the right amount of cheek as Goldilocks stumbles into the magical world of “Dame Gertie’s Circus.” A fabulous Christmas treat for...
The Last Baguette: A Winter’s Tail
11th December 2025
Venue: The Pound Arts Centre
Address: 60 Pound Pill, Corsham
Website: www.poundarts.org.uk
Led by The Last Baguette theatre company, A Winter’s Tail is a fun, relaxed play-along theatre adventure. Expect to play, move, watch and laugh. There’ll be excitement, adventure, play-acting, games,...
Museum Explorers Club: December – Victorian Christmas
13th December 2025
Venue: Wiltshire Museum
Address: 41 Long Street, Devizes
Website: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/events
Take part in fun activities such as role play, art and craft, dressing in costume and exploring the galleries. The Museum Explorers Club is for 5-7 year olds. Booking essential.
Storytime with Mother Christmas
13th-14th December 2025
Venue: Lacock
Address: near Chippenham, Wiltshire
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/lacock/events
Get comfy, listen carefully and be ready for a Christmas story with one of the most important characters of the season. Storytime with Mother Christmas includes a gift and lasts approximately 25 minutes....
The Snowman in concert with Aldbourne Band
13th December 2025
Venue: STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Address: Fire Fly Avenue, Swindon
Website: www.steam-museum.org.uk
This BAFTA award-winning and Oscar-nominated animation is a timeless Christmas favourite, guaranteed to fill you with festive cheer. Whether you’re treating yourself or giving an early Christmas gift...
Young Curators Club: December – Victorian Christmas
13th December 2025
Venue: Wiltshire Museum
Address: 41 Long Street, Devizes
Website: www.wiltshiremuseum.org.uk/events
Take part in practical activities such as arts and crafts, archaeological recording and experiments. The Young Curators Club is for 8-13 year olds. Booking essential.
Stompers Juniors - The Christmas Edition
14th December 2025
Venue: Club Venom
Address: Westbury
Website: www.facebook.com/p/Stompers-Juniors
The Christmas event from Stompers Juniors is back for 2025! Fun for the whole family. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for more info! 12pm-5pm.
Sunday with Santa
14th December 2025
Venue: Lydiard Park
Address: Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon
Website: www.lydiardpark.org.uk/event
Join Santa and his elves for a festive family morning packed with fun. Make magical memories as you get creative with Christmas crafts, enjoy tasty seasonal snacks and join in with festive games.
WYM Christmas Festival
14th December 2025
Venue: Wiltshire Music Centre
Address: Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Website: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk
Enjoy festive music played by the rising stars of tomorrow! The talented youngsters from Wiltshire Young Musicians (WYM) will perform in everything from choirs to orchestras, to steel pan and wind bands.
Christmas Crafts for Pre-schoolers
15th December 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral
Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/events/christmas-crafts-for-pre-schoolers-2/
Pre-school children will love getting creative and crafting adorable festive mouse masks and charming pocket-sized mice. Perfect for playtime in the holidays! Free, included with admission ticket. 10am...
Festive Pantomime: Peter Pan
17th December 2025
Venue: Trinity Hall, St Laurence School
Address: Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Website: www.bradfordonavon.co.uk/events
Get ready to fly off to Neverland with Peter, Wendy and the mischievous Captain Hook! This fresh, fun-packed panto gives the classic tale a modern makeover – with toe-tapping tunes, laugh-out-loud jokes...
The Father Christmas Show - Operation Rudolph
17th-24th December 2025
Venue: Wyvern Theatre
Address: Theatre Square, Theatre Square, Swindon
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon
In a mission to spread Christmas spirit across the world, Father Christmas has launched Operation Rudolph! Along with his two chief elves, Jingle and Jangle, join in the magical mayhem as you help save...
The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra
19th December 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral
Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/events
Make this Christmas truly unforgettable with a special screening of the beloved festive classic The Snowman, brought to life by a live performance from a professional orchestra. This magical show is perfect...
Christmas Crafts for All Ages
20th December 2025
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral
Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/events
Bring the family for a festive day of crafting, making Christmas cards, gift tags, and wreath decorations with reused materials. Also 22nd December.
Elf (PG)
20th December 2025
Venue: The Pound Arts Centre
Address: 60 Pound Pill, Corsham
Website: www.poundarts.org.uk
Kick off the Christmas holidays with Will Ferrell’s Christmas comedy classic! Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father who is in desperate...
Under The Frozen Moon
23rd-24th December 2025
Venue: The Pound Arts Centre
Address: 60 Pound Pill, Corsham
Website: www.poundarts.org.uk
Award-winning Half a String presents a winter show perfect for ages 3 and above. In this heart-warming tale, a young girl sets out on a quest to confront the dragon under the ice who has hoarded all of...
Voices for Life: Stardust – A Musical Journey
14th-16th January 2026
Venue: Wiltshire Music Centre
Address: Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
Website: www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk
Join 200 local children on a musical space adventure in Stardust - a vibrant, uplifting performance celebrating music, creativity, and imagination, inspiring confidence and ambition in young voices.
Epiphany Pageant Crafts
17th January 2026
Venue: Salisbury Cathedral
Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Website: www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/events
Create colourful banners, streamers or crowns that will be used in The Epiphany Pageant Play service. The play will be a short collective-worship-style service suitable for all the family.
Circus Extravaganza
14th February 2026
Venue: The Athenæum Warminster
Address: 18-20 High Street, Warminster
Website: www.theath.co.uk/events
Circus Extravaganza is a pop-up circus where the children become the stars! Expect international circus artists with big tricks and bigger smiles set to an upbeat soundtrack. The highly-skilled routines...
Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and The Really Big Adventure
19th-20th February 2026
Venue: Salisbury Arts Centre
Address: Bedwin Street, Salisbury
Website: www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/whats-on
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks. Based on the best-selling picture book by Kristina Stephenson, and created to mark the 20th anniversary of this much-loved, modern-day classic, the show...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
27th-28th February 2026
Venue: Wyvern Theatre
Address: Theatre Square, Theatre Square, Swindon
Website: www.trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator...
K-Pop Forever - Live!
14th March 2026
Venue: The Civic Trowbridge
Address: St Stephen’s Place, Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Website: www.thecivictrowbridge.co.uk
Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-Pop with this all-action tribute concert. With breathtaking choreography, plus songs inspired by the record breaking film K-Pop Demon Hunters, this...
The Amazing Bubble Man
26th-26th October 2024
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.