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Join artist educator Victoria Willmott for a series of fun and informal creative activities that explore our current exhibition or special themes. Family Takeovers happen during advertised dates (see below) and are particularly suitable for children aged 4-12 years.

Join artist educator Victoria Willmott for a series of fun and informal creative activities that explore our current exhibition or special themes. Family Takeovers happen during advertised dates (see below) and are particularly suitable for children aged 4-12 years.

See the world’s top athletes challenge for continental crowns and Tokyo Olympic places. The trail to the Tokyo Olympics starts for TeamGB’s modern pentathletes this summer and you can feel a part of it.

Join the Amadeus Orchestra this summer for their annual visit to Wiltshire Music Centre with a sumptuous evening of Russian Classics. Prize-winning Russian pianist Mariya Kostenko makes her debut with the orchestra with Rachmaninov’s perfect little gem, Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini.

An eclectic mix of art, ceramics, jewellery and fashion accessories in a friendly three day event at the West Barn in the fantastic surroundings of Bradford-on Avon’s Barton Park, canal, craft centre, cafes and not forgetting the historic Tithe barn.

‘On the Horizon’, the first summer exhibition at the Abbey Hotel’s ArtBar, opens on 10th July. This new collection celebrates 2019 graduate talent from Bath Spa University.

Bath’s biggest and most creative market is back in Queen Square on Saturday 3rd August! Meet amazing artisans and artists from the South West, try some fabulous street food and soak up the atmosphere of Bath’s most loved market.

Festival of Archaeology 2019: Pleasure Gardens were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Little did people know what lay under their feet. In 1793 the tombstone of a Roman priest was discovered in what is now Sydney Gardens.Â

A Modern Gift Fair with lots of high quality products, both handmade and bought in. A lovely location in the very pretty National Trust village of Lacock, popular all year round with local visitors and tourists from overseas. Famous for being used as a film location, Lacock is an ideal venue for such an event.

Pause, breathe and take a mindful moment with us this summer. A fun family trail with activities to make you aware of your thoughts and feelings in natures surroundings. Strike your best yoga pose, meditate, or simply smell the roses to take you away from a busy day and calm the mind.

Take a summer stroll around the grounds of Lacock Abbey, searching for the locations of Fox Talbot’s photographic compositions from the 1830’s. View the abbey, its grounds and gardens in new ways, and follow the path of Fox Talbot as he made his photographic compositions.

The Botanic Garden in Lacock’s grounds will be bringing back the Healing Herbs border from last year due to popular demand. Head Gardener Sue Carter and her team have created a fantastic herb border to show some of the plants the nuns may have grown for medicinal purposes and share some medieval remedies.

Pause, breathe and take a mindful moment with us this summer. A fun family trail with activities to make you aware of your thoughts and feelings in natures surroundings. Strike your best yoga pose, meditate, or simply smell the roses to take you away from a busy day and calm the mind.

Take a summer stroll around the grounds of Lacock Abbey, searching for the locations of Fox Talbot’s photographic compositions from the 1830’s. View the abbey, its grounds and gardens in new ways, and follow the path of Fox Talbot as he made his photographic compositions.

Very pretty small garden with more than 40 clematis, climbing roses and small fish pond. Curved neat edges packed with colourful herbaceous plants and small trees. 2 patio areas with lush lawn, pagoda and garden arbour. Also Hungerdown Allotments, 15 allotments owned by Chippenham Town Council.

Architect-designed ¾ acre hillside garden with stunning views. Started autumn 1996. Exotic plants. Gravel gardens for borderline hardy plants. Black and white (purple and silver) garden. Vegetable garden and orchard. Hot border. Lemon and lime bank. Annual, biennial and tender plants for late summer colour.

Clogettes popular 5 day Musical Theatre Summer School is back.

There are talks, costumed storytellers and crafting based around the pretty 17th-century medicinal herb garden of Fountain Court. A focus on the planting of the medicinal garden of Fountain Court taking place as part of the Dyrham Park Rework’d project.

Come and meet Miss Squire the Victorian school teacher at Sevington Victorian School. You can take part in a lesson, stroll round the garden or enjoy tea in the parlour. This is a family event with children’s activities available.

Corston village will be hosting its annual Country Fair on Saturday 20th July at 2—5pm. The Fair will feature Chuffy the Train, Classic Cars, a Dog Show, Vintage Clothes, Keynsham Silver Band, Steel Band, as well as the usual mix of food, drink and various stalls. Something for everyone in the family.

Summer Children’s Sports Camp - Booking now open! St Mary’s Calne Sports Centre is hosting a full week of sports and activities for children aged 8-16 years on Monday 12th to Friday 16th August 2019. Pricing starts from just £22.

The South Gloucestershire Show is a celebration of life in South Gloucestershire. The Show brings together the people of South Gloucestershire for a weekend of fun and entertainment. With the previous year’s seeing attendance at over 29,000, it is expected to be another successful year for the Show.

Calne Bike Meet™ is an annual, free to attend event bringing together motorcyclists and the local community. Each year over four thousand bikers make calne their home for the weekend. There is MORE. Live Bands, Foods from around the world. Different bars around the town.

Come and join us at this family fun day to raise awareness for Guidedogs. Test your skills in a variety of activities including Blindfold skittles and darts. There will be a BBQ, treasure map and blind auction.