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Aspire Martial Arts
2nd September-31st July 2025
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.
Twilight Tower Tour
16th November-4th January 2025
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...
Community Christmas Tree Festival
23rd November-5th January 2025
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
25th November-2nd February 2025
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
25th November-2nd February 2025
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
25th November-2nd February 2025
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
25th November-2nd February 2025
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
25th November-2nd February 2025
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
25th November-2nd February 2025
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
25th November-2nd February 2025
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
25th November-2nd February 2025
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,...
Christmas at Stourhead
29th November-1st January 2025
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...
Christmas at Avebury
30th November-31st December 2024
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,...
Sleeping Beauty
30th November-12th January 2025
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...
Elf Run
1st-31st December 2024
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...
Christmas Family Trail
7th December-2nd February 2025
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...
Winter Warmer Weekends
11th January-2nd March 2025
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
29th January 2025
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
8th-9th February 2025
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
15th-23rd February 2025
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
23rd February 2025
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
13th-14th March 2025
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
27th April 2025
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
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.