What's On and Things To Do Around Swindon

This year’s Cotswold Show on 7th and 8th July at Cirencester Park will once again be a jam-packed weekend. They are commemorating the centenary of the end of World War I and 100 years of the RAF. Look to the skies for the Bremont Great War Display Team and the Poppy Parachute Team.

Expect the unexpected as you wander at will along winding walkways and billowing borders in a naturalistic mini-jungle of heavenly hemerocallis, gorgeous grasses, curvaceous clematis, romantic roses and plentiful perennials to glimpse friendly frogs and a graceful giraffe, rated by visitors as an amazing hidden gem.

Expect the unexpected as you wander at will along winding walkways and billowing borders in a naturalistic mini-jungle of heavenly hemerocallis, gorgeous grasses, curvaceous clematis, romantic roses and plentiful perennials to glimpse friendly frogs and a graceful giraffe, rated by visitors as an amazing hidden gem.

Ham Court was once the gate house of a major C14 castle. Emma Bridgewater and Matthew Rice found it with no garden at all and have been making painfully slow progress in the project of putting this to rights.

1740s mansion house later extended by Clough Williams Ellis in 1920s (not open). The formal gardens originally created around the house have been developed over the years to create a wonderful garden full of many unusual plants. Current owner is very passionate and has developed a fine collection of rarities.

Continuing the theme of the ’Dug Up In Bampton’ series of exhibitions that dealt with what was beneath our feet and yet hidden from view - artefacts, coins and fossils - this exhibition will deal with things that are present in the land such as Earth Grids and Energy lines though they can never be

The word UNDERPINNING is evocative of many things from the history and archaeology of a city to personal concepts that signify and generate practice. For this exhibition by Brunel Broderers Textile Artists each artist has taken their own ideas to make a collection of textile related work.

Cobb House is a Cotswold stone rectory (not open), built between 1640-1740 and set within the historic village of Bampton. The owners have gradually developed the garden over the past nine years, most recently under the guidance of designer Christopher Masson.

New weekend format for 2018 at North Farm Stud with the introduction of this Children’s Fun Show on the Saturday. Rings 1,2 & 4 to commence at 10am. Ring 3 at 1pm. £11 per class in advance (£13 on the day).

New weekend format for 2018 at North Farm Stud, Sunday is Open To All. Rings to commence at 10am. £13 per class in advance (£15 on the day).

Emma Langstaff, Transformational Health & Wellness Coach will be hosting this talk on why we should ditch the diets, exploring why diets don’t work in the long run (and can in fact be harmful and make us bigger than when we started!

Approx 1 acre of gardens, incl herbaceous beds, shrubs, trees, semi formal garden, roses, oxbow pond with planted banks and thatched summerhouse. Tree lined river walk runs the length of the garden, leading to shrubbery. Also lawns and paved areas with planted containers. Far reaching views from paddocks.

Four great comedians take to the stage for our final show of the first season. Sunjai Arif, Matthew Baylis, Darren Mortibiy and headline Jay Handley, with MC Graeme Coulam, and a short open-spot from Tara Newton-Wordsworth

Come and grab a bargain at our New to You Sale! Items include clothes, books, DVDs, household items, bric-a-brac, children’s toys, kitchenware and much more. Hot and cold refreshments available all morning. All money raised goes directly to the center to care for the rescue animals.

Created from a field is a small, quirky garden of rooms: orchard, vegetables, dwarf conifers, dianthus, roses, fuchsias, grasses, exotics, coastal, heathers, herbarium, alpines, cottage, specimen trees. All divided by lawns, paths, walls and arches. Fish pond, fountains, waterfall, wetland and beach.

The fete committee’s objectives are to give the communities of Derry Hill and Studley a great day out and to raise funds for our local community groups. The 2017 Derry Hill & Studley Fete was held in sunny weather on Saturday 8th July.

The Stanton St Quintin Annual Fete & Novelty Dog Show will be held on Buckley Barracks Sport’s Ground on Saturday 23 June.  Find all the fun of a village fete with plenty for the family to enjoy. A Licensed Bar will be available with BBQ and Tea Tent.

Roll up, roll up... The Circus is coming to Carterton! Everyone welcome. Pop up circus is a professional Big top Circus featuring acrobatics, jugglers and performers. This is a non animal circus.

Doomsday village on the edge of the Cotswold’s offering a number of gardens open for your enjoyment. You can see a wide variety of planting incl ornamental trees, herbaceous borders, ornamental grasses and traditional fruit and vegetable gardens.

On Saturday 23 June Smoke & Mirrors are returning to Wilton Windmill for the sixth Murder Mystery and Hogroast. The event is also a fundraiser for the Windmill. It’s always popular and early booking is advised.

Romantic walled garden filled with old-fashioned roses and long herbaceous borders. Knot garden filled with spring tulip display and dahlias later in the year. Working kitchen garden with heritage vegetables, scented garden and lavender walk. Drifts of naturalised snowdrops end Jan/Feb.

12 acres of English country gardens with 26 distinct rooms each with a strong theme based on colour, scent or style. Original 1920s plan inspired the design and combines classic style with more contemporary touches; including specially commissioned sculpture.

In a beautiful country house setting, this exceptional ½ acre walled garden was created from scratch in 2008. Designed by Robin Templar-Williams, the different rooms have distinct themes and colour schemes. Delightful arched clematis and rose walkway.

The annual Chippenham Comedy Festival is back! We’ve got an amazing line up for you this year, featuring festival favourites such as Robin Ince and Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer alongside acts joining us for the first time - Jo Caulfield, Simon Donald and more!

Featuring Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher. Many of the Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’.

2 acres of shrub, orchard and wild flower gardens in beautiful isolated valley setting. Holder of National Collection of Rambler Roses.

July 11th, 2018 will see the next lecture of The Arts Society Cotswolds entitled “Angels from the Realms of Glory: the Wilton Diptych and the Roof of Westminster Hall by Mark Cottle.

“Angels from the Realms of Glory: the Wilton Diptych and the Roof of Westminster Hall” by Mark Cottle.

Magnificent lawned terraces with stunning views over Coln Valley. Fine collection of old-fashioned roses and herbaceous plants, with pleached lime approach to C14 house (not open). 2 large walled gardens containing vegetables, fruit, cut flowers and range of greenhouses.

Come along to this fantastic Blackwells event at Millets Farm on the weekend of Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July.

We are back at the wonderful Millets Farm Centre near Frilford for another 2 Day event on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July We will have our usual mix of high quality vintage and great retro items all in a big marquee on the Lower Lawn so why not make a day of it and visit the fabulous farm shop and the huge garden

A traditional village fête set in an idyllic Cotswold garden. Come and enjoy the many stalls, games for children of all ages, Pimms Bar, afternoon teas, Chedworth Silver Band and much, much more.

The Lawrence Society of Art have an exhibition and sale of paintings and art at The Crown Centre. Also dozens of artworks are being displayed in shops and premises all around Devizes town centre. Pick up a trail map from The Crown Centre and look out for the yellow signs.

Wessex Concert Orchestra presents - ’An American Adventure’ A concert of popular classical music to immerse you in American culture and film music.

New exhibition highlighting the work of millions of women and men during times of national crisis. From air raids during the Second World War to floods, the threat of nuclear Armageddon and tides of refugees, it explores the unsung work of the volunteers of Royal Voluntary Service (originally known as the Women’s...

A ’jewel of a small garden’ choc full of interest all yr. Spiral paths and low hedges, with alpines, hellebores, perennials, peonies in the front. Vibrant exotic patio at the back, steps up to quirky topiary, roses, grasses, clematis, herbs, fruit. Timber greenhouse.

Fantasy Radio will be hosting a Month of Sundays in the Park across the whole of July! Expect live music, top tunes and plenty of chat from 2pm to 5pm every Sunday in July! These are free, family friendly events supported by Devizes Town Council.

This is an afternoon tea where a selection of home made fresh cream and strawberry themed cakes are served to you by waitress service. Tea served in tea pots with cups and saucers. This is in aid of Breast Cancer Care. It is the 14th year i have hosted this event and it gets more popular each year.

An atmospheric small town garden that leads you through many different, fascinating areas as it seems to go on and on.

Learn about our fascinating mosaics and how they were made. Join Dr Nick Humpris for a presentation and tour to learn more about our historic mosaics including how they were made and the craftsmen who made them. Booking Not Needed. No suitable for children under ten years old. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Venture back to Roman Britain with our costumed interpreter to meet Censorinus, the 4th Century villa owner for a guided tour around his humble abode. Welcome honoured guest! Join Censorinus, the 4th Century owner of the Roman Villa as he takes you on a personal tour of his property.

Travel back in time on this special tour with our costumed interpreter. Join Thomas Margetts, the gamekeeper who found the Villa in 1864.

Discover the archaeological history of Chedworth Roman Villa. Join Dr Nick Humphris for a special presentation and tour. Enjoy an introduction to the villa’s history and archaeological discoveries. This includes the developments from 2013-2017 digs. Booking Not Needed. Less suitable for children under 10.

Do you know how to keep a 1700 year-old property looking its best' Learn the secrets of preserving the Roman Villa whilst on a tour of its treasures. Hear about the conservation techniques, past and present used to keep the site looking as wonderful as it does. Booking Not Needed.

Step back in time with our guide Janet to learn more about the fascinating Roman myths and their links to Chedworth Roman Villa.

The photographic work of Karen Knorr is our second exhibition in the 2018 Women and Power celebration. Her work arises out of cultural research she undertakes and is in response to traditions, materials, furniture and ways of living.

800 years ago, the nuns of Lacock Abbey couldn’t just pop down the doctors to buy their medicine, so they grew their own. Find out more on our fun family trail. Booking Not Needed. Great for children of all ages. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Mike Robinson will offer a three day course in the daguerreotype process using his new perfected daguerreotype plates. After a full demonstration of the process, Mike will work with each student to make three images over the workshop.

Meet photography experts from Panasonic, try the latest cameras, get top photo tips or join a photography walk as the exciting Panasonic roadshow returns to Britain’s birthplace of photography - the home of William Henry Fox Talbot.

Alongside the Panasonic roadshow, on the Saturday only, we are hosting a photo historian to help visitors to date their old cameras and photographs. Why not bring them along and find out more about them' Lacock Abbey is the birthplace of photography, with a rich history of picture making techniques and technology.