Events Around Wiltshire

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.

These metaphoric photo series examine various points of view regarding gay marriage with the pictures of otherness fluctuating between the poignant, the comic, and a potentially disturbing presence in the domestic space. "What is lost...what has been" is a series of absurd permutations of the wedding portrait.

A fun creative class where tots and parents explore movement together through rhymes, stories and imaginary visits to the circus or under the sea! Classes aid social skills, confidence, cognitive and physical development. Accompanied by a musician.

Have a go at some of the activities Jinny Townsend enjoyed doing when she lived at Mompesson. Booking Not Needed.

This adventure pack is full of activities inspired by the banking heritage of the family who owned Stourhead for over 300 years.

Our 2019 exhibition tells the untold story of former resident Jinny Townsend and focuses on her life in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close and her courtship and eventual marriage to Willie Hammick. Booking Not Needed.

Our 2019 programme explores the lives of the artists and craftspeople whose skills built the Stourhead we know today. Discover the builders, gardeners, furniture-makers and artists who left their mark on Stourhead. Booking Not Needed.

Join this free walk to discover the genius of the place, and how one family has cared for and curated Stourhead for over 300 years, leaving a legacy that is enjoyed by thousands today. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Take part in our special REME Easter Hunt Hunt sheets cost 50p each and come with a souvenir pencil. This activity runs during normal museum opening hours. No pre-booking required for this activity, just turn up and enjoy. You may pre-pay tickets on Eventbrite who will add a booking fee although this is not required.

Krazy Karaoke with Tim, Cath and Becky Get your singing voices ready YOU are the Stars of the night. PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT Can you guess if the next card is higher/lower than the previous card Cash Prize to be won each week. 8PM START

An opportunity to experience flavours of up to 80 beers and 20 ciders from people who have been delivering the event to Chippenham for 27th years. Come and learn about beer from us. It’s close to the centre of town and good transport links.

An eclectic mix of vintage, antique and bric-a-brac stalls from across the South showcasing some wonderful items from bygone eras taking place in Salisbury’s Guildhall Square! Enjoy live music throughout the day whilst visiting a fabulous selection of vintage stalls and sampling delicious refreshments.

This 60 acre woodland garden of azaleas, magnolias, rhododendrons and bluebells is one of the most exciting of its type in the country. From the individual flowers to the breathtaking sweep of colour formed by hundreds of shrubs, this is a garden not to be missed.

Chat to one of the garden team to discover more about Avebury Manor Garden or ask a question to solve a problem you’ve been having with your own garden!

Pull on your walking boots and experience Stourhead’s diverse countryside. You may see daffodils, bluebells and birds this spring in the ancient woodlands, parkland and downs.

Informal country garden of approx 1½ acres, around C17 farmhouse (not open) with yr-round interest and a diverse range of plants. Many early spring bulbs. Mixed and herbaceous borders, colour themed; white garden with water fountain. Pergola lined with clematis and roses. Walled potager. Small orchard with chickens.

Romantic, award-winning, Grade I listed Italianate garden famous for its tranquil beauty and unique design. Home to Edwardian architect and designer Harold Peto 1899-1933. The garden is characterised by steep steps, terraces, sculpture and magnificent rural views.

’Nearness’ is a two-part video and mapped walking path through Stourhead Gardens by artist Sam Smith. It is a work of fuzzy boundaries, closeness and the interconnectedness of things where you are invited to linger and think with the human and non-human inhabitants at Stourhead. Booking Not Needed.

Featuring The Wiltshire Police Band and Chippenham Male Voice Choir. Please support us to raise money for the Lifeboats and enjoy a great evening of music.

Stonehenge Airfield was a hugely important place during World War 1, training pilots to fly aircraft into battle. This walk around the Stonehenge landscape is led by expert guides who will explain all about this key site in aviation history.

A 0-5 years children’s items market with nearly new tables for hire for just £11.50. You keep all of your takings. You will find everything you need from maternity items up to clothing and ride on toys/bikes for your baby/toddler/preschooler. All at bargain prices. You can’t afford to miss it.

Dylan & Igor Music, mayhem and laughter abound in this heart-warming story of friendships found 2PM PLAYSHOP – romp along to ‘We’re Going on a Word Hunt’. Say hello and hear the instruments that blow, strum and pluck their way through the show!

Last match of the season! Bluebirds v Chelmsford

AFK is a rock\classic rock covers band from the Southwest of England who play with a quality and professional sound.