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Indoor activities

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.

indoor activities

Swimming Lessons - After School and Weekends

2nd September-20th December 2024

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

Christmas Shopping in the Manger Barn

15th November-8th December 2024

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...

Christmas

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...

Christmas

A Fairytale Christmas at Mompesson House

22nd November-23rd December 2024

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

Christmas Storytelling Sessions

22nd November-14th December 2024

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...

Christmas

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Sports

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...

Indoor Activities

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...

Outdoor Events

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...

Sports

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...

Indoor Activities

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

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Hansel & Gretel

29th November-7th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Hansel and Gretel

29th November-7th December 2024

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

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,...

Christmas

Roves Farm Christmas Experience

30th November-23rd December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

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...

Christmas

Story Time with St. Nicholas

30th November-22nd December 2024

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...

Christmas

Storytime with Father Christmas

30th November-23rd December 2024

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...

Christmas

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...

Theatre & Cinema

A Christmas Carol

5th-7th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

A Christmas Carol

6th-6th December 2024

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).

Christmas

Breakfast with Santa!

7th-23rd December 2024

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

Christmas at STEAM

7th-8th December 2024

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

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...

Christmas

Christmas Takeover

7th-8th December 2024

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...

Arts & Crafts

Curious Kids: Winter Fun

7th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Don't Panic! We Can Save the Planet

8th December 2024

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....

Theatre & Cinema

Don't Panic! We Can Save The Planet

8th-8th December 2024

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....

Arts & Crafts

Christmas Crafts

9th-21st December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Beauty and the Beast – Pantomime

12th-24th December 2024

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

Christmas Jumper Day

12th December 2024

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...

Christmas

Toddler Time with Mother Christmas

13th-20th December 2024

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.

Indoor Activities

Under Fives Friday – Christmas Musical with Emily Askew

13th December 2024

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...

Christmas

Festive Family Day

14th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Festive Film Screening: Home Alone

14th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Filskit Theatre: Little Robin Red Vest

14th December 2024

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...

Indoor Activities

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

14th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

The Snowman in Concert with Aldbourne Band

14th December 2024

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...

Indoor Activities

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

14th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Rock The Tots: Christmas

16th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

The Father Christmas Show

18th-24th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Wonder Gigs: Christmas

18th December 2024

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,...

Christmas

Supper with Santa!

19th-20th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

The Last Baguette: A Winter’s Tail

19th-20th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (2016)

19th December 2024

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...

Christmas

Storytime with Mother Christmas - Relaxed Session

20th December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Frozen: Sing-a-Long (PG)

21st December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake (2018)

21st December 2024

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...

Theatre & Cinema

Father Christmas Storytelling

23rd-24th December 2024

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...

Outdoor Events

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.

Indoor Activities

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...

Indoor Activities

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...

Outdoor Events

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%.

Theatre & Cinema

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!

Theatre & Cinema

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...

Easter

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...

Theatre & film

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.

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