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What heritage can be: Swindon’s past, present and future
Sat 20 Sep 25
Unit 11, Carriage Works, London Street, Swindon SN1 5FB
Heritage Open Day: Explore the past, present and future of Swindon’s historic built environment, with a local exhibition at the Carriage Works and...
The Full Motley 25th Anniversary
Sat 20 Sep 25
Prestbury Sports Bar Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AL
Come celebrate 25 years of rockin’ stages with The Full Motley, your favorite Rock, Rock & Roll, Blues, and Pop covers band! ...
Chapel of St Lawrence
Sat 20 Sep 25
St Lawrence Chapel, High Street, Warminster BA12 9AG
Heritage Open Day: The tour covers the Chapel's unique history, improvement projects, Grade I listed Organ, stained-glass windows, and historic...
Architecture in the Archives
Sat 20 Sep 25
Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham SN15 3QN
Heritage Open Day: Join us to discover all things architectural at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre on 20th September...
iCAST Creative Hub - Meet the Architect
Fri 19 Sep 25
Unit 7B, 10 Carriage Works, London Street, Swindon SN1 5FB
Heritage Open Day: Located in Brunel's historic Carriage Works, the Creative Hub is designed to inspire innovation in sustainable technologies...
FREE taster session with the Salisbury Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Old Sarum Community Centre, Pheasant Drive, Old Sarum, Salisbury SP4 6GH
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Salisbury Rock Choir is led by local musician Rachel Hart...
FREE taster session with the Chippenham Rock Choir
Thu 18 Sep 25
Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham SN14 6HJ
Are you looking to find a local choir to join?
The Chippenham Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Emma Webb...
Join our choir in North Wilts - Swindon for a FREE taster session
Thu 18 Sep 25
Coleview Community Centre, Towcester Road, Swindon SN3 4AS
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Effluence & Epidemics: A History of Sanitation and Disease
Tue 16 Sep 25
Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG
Heritage Open Day: This talk will investigate the stomach-churning pitfalls of a rapidly expanding Swindon, when the streets were paved with health...
Monks Chapel
Tue 16 Sep 25
Monk's Lane, Corsham SN13 9PH
Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit an historic Chapel with a brave and independent history. Corsham's Monks Chapel has a fascinating...
A Brief Account of the Great Box Tunnel
Tue 16 Sep 25
Pound Pill, Corsham SN13 9HX
Heritage Open Day: A display celebrating 'A Brief Account of the Great Box Tunnel' written by Thomas Gale, who was involved with the...
The Signalman
Mon 15 Sep 25
Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to announce a new extended adaptation of their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens'...
Sevington Victorian School
Sun 14 Sep 25
Sevington Victorian School, Sevington, Chippenham SN14 7LD
Heritage Open Day: Sevington School, near Chippenham, is a beautifully preserved Victorian village school used for educational visits to give...
Crofton Beam Engines - In Person Day
Sun 14 Sep 25
Crofton Pumping Station, Crofton, Marlborough SN8 3DW
Heritage Open Day: Crofton Beam Engines, a site built when steam was king! A unique Grade I listed canal-side Georgian steam pumping station, housing...
Building Blocks
Sun 14 Sep 25
Coate, Swindon SN3 6AA
Heritage Open Day: Discover how an old building can find new life with careful planning of new spaces...
Heritage Apple Day at Lydiard Park
Sun 14 Sep 25
Lydiard Park Walled Garden, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA
Heritage Open Day: Step into the beautiful Lydiard Park Walled Garden for a celebration that’s perfect for families, food lovers, and plant...
Regency at Mompesson House
Sun 14 Sep 25
Mompesson House, The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EL
Heritage Open Day: Explore the house to find out about life for a family of women in Regency Salisbury...
St James's Church Bell Tower
Sat 13 Sep 25
Church Street, Trowbridge BA14 8RU
Heritage Open Day: Unique opportunity to view these special bells - and the town centre. 14th century bell tower and spire with a peal of 12 bells...
St James's Church
Sat 13 Sep 25
Church Street, Trowbridge BA14 8DU
Heritage Open Day: View unique stained glass windows and the gravestone of a medieval girl. 13th century Perpendicular style with tall spire, a town...
St Martins Church, Salisbury
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Martin's Church, St Martin's Church Street, Salisbury SP1 2HY
Heritage Open Day: Historic Church and Tower open. Explore bell-ringing. Organ and Recorder Music. Refreshments...
Ellendune 1200
Sat 13 Sep 25
The Weir Field Devizes Road, Wroughton, Swindon SN40SA
Heritage Open Day: An Anglo-Saxon themed family event to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the Battle of Ellendune...
Pewsham Locks Open Day
Sat 13 Sep 25
Pewsham Locks, Pewsham SN15 3UL
Heritage Open Day: Join us at Pewsham Locks, near Chippenham, we offer boat trips, talks/demonstrations / tours about our meadow creation/habitat...
Historic Quaker Meeting House
Sat 13 Sep 25
Friends Meeting House, 79 Eastcott Hill, Friends Meeting House, Swindon SN1 3JF
Heritage Open Day: The main place of interest is the meeting room itself which was built in 1904. We will have a display about its history, some...
The Blind House
Sat 13 Sep 25
Wicker Hill, Trowbridge BA14 8JS
Heritage Open Day: Visit this Grade II listed, two cell lock up, dated 1757. Discover a Grade II listed, two cell lock up, dated 1757...
Open Day 2025
Sat 13 Sep 25
Cheney Manor Road, Swindon SN2 2PF
Heritage Open Day: St Mary's Church open day 10am until 4pm We are pleased to welcome everyone to come and view the Church, to see what we...
The History of Corsham Town Hall
Sat 13 Sep 25
Town Hall, 65 High Street, Corsham SN13 0EZ
Heritage Open Day: Local historian Julian Carosi's display explains the history of Corsham's Town Hall...
Pre-Raphaelite Mosaics in St John’s Church
Sat 13 Sep 25
St. Johns Church, Boreham Road, Warminster BA12 9JY
Heritage Open Day: Come and view our unique collection of Opus Sectile mosaics including our world-famous archangels...
East Tytherton Moravian Church Open Weekend
Sat 13 Sep 25
East Tytherton Moravian Church, East Tytherton, Chippenham SN15 4LX
Heritage Open Day: Church and Burial Ground open to the public with walking tours and talks. Refreshments available...
Corsham 17th Century Schoolroom and Almshouses
Sat 13 Sep 25
Corsham Almshouses, Pound Pill, Corsham SN13 9HT
Heritage Open Day: The opportunity to visit Corsham's historic Almshouses for free. Corsham's Almshouses, completed in 1668, were built...
OpERATION 77
Sat 13 Sep 25
Prestbury Sports Bar Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AL
FREE ADMISSION
Operation'77 are a punk ska tribute band from Swindon UK. Formed in 2011, OP '77 have built a great reputation from their...
Ride Through History, Salisbury to Stonehenge Guided Ride
Sat 13 Sep 25
5 Fish Row, Salisbury SP1 1EX
Our adventure begins on the outskirts of the medieval city of Salisbury. Shortly after starting our ride, we will stop at the Iron Age hillfort of...
White Horse Opera’s Cosi Fan Tutte
Sat 13 Sep 25
Bremhill Village Hall
Calne SN11 9LA
A fabulous evening of entertainment for all the family. Mozart’s masterpiece is hilariously funny with the most stunningly beautiful music
Wellaway - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Sep 25
Wellaway, Marston SN10 5SN
Two acre flower arranger's garden comprising herbaceous borders, orchard, vegetable garden, ornamental and wildlife ponds, lawns and...
St Andrew's Church Castle Combe - Towers in the Bybrook
Fri 12 Sep 25
St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Castle Combe, Chippenham SN14 7HT
Heritage Open Day: Local volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the tower and its contents (working medieval faceless clock) on 12th...
Take a Walk to See Three Historic Churches in the Wylye Valley
Fri 12 Sep 25
St Peter and St Paul Church, High Street, Heytesbury BA12 0EF
Heritage Open Day: Visit the tiny church of St James, view the early Norman tympanum and the hand pumped organ at St Margaret's and the amazing...
Avebury
Fri 12 Sep 25
National Trust Avebury, Avebury, Marlborough SN8 1RF
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to Avebury Manor Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum on Fri 12 and Sat 13 September...
St Marys Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon
Fri 12 Sep 25
Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA
Heritage Open Day: Set within historic Lydiard Park on the outskirts of Swindon, St Marys Church has been called one of the most important small...
Bradford on Avon Town Bridge Lock Up
Fri 12 Sep 25
Bradford On Avon Library, Bridge Street, Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1BY
Heritage Open Day: Bradford on Avon town bridge prison open to the public to view inside the 13th Century lock up...
Swindon Recital Series - Brahms
Wed 10 Sep 25
Wyvern Theatre
Theatre Square
Swindon SN1 1qn SN1 1QN
This recital presents two of Brahms' later compositions. Brahms wrote his Clarinet Trio in 1891, when he was in his late 50s and seemingly had...
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Things to do around Wiltshire
Wiltshire, a picturesque county in South West England, offers a delightful mix of historical landmarks, natural beauty, and family-friendly attractions. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for everyone in this charming region. Let's explore the best things to do in Wiltshire:
1. Relax in Salisbury, at the Cathedral:
- Salisbury is one of the major tourist attractions in Wiltshire, showcasing stunning medieval architecture. The Salisbury Cathedral is a spectacular example of Gothic design, with the world's oldest working clock dating back to 1386. Inside, you'll find the presence of four surviving original 1215 Magna Carta. Explore this sacred place and admire its impeccable architecture.
2. Visit the Spectacular Stonehenge in Amesbury:
- Amesbury, the oldest settlement in the country, is a must-visit. It dates back 10,000 years! But the real highlight is Stonehenge, one of Europe's best-known prehistoric monuments. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a mysterious and awe-inspiring place. Take a stroll around the Stone Circle and visit the exhibition to learn about its rich culture and history.
3. Enjoy the Market Town of Devizes:
- Devizes is a charming market town with a rich history. Explore the historic streets, visit the Wiltshire Museum, and take a leisurely walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Don't miss the impressive Caen Hill Locks, a flight of 29 locks that form part of the canal system.
4. Go to the Urban Centre of Swindon:
- Swindon offers a mix of modern amenities and historical sites. Visit the STEAM Museum, housed in a former railway works, to learn about Swindon's railway heritage. Explore the town center, shop in the Designer Outlet, and enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants.
5. Visit the Fairytale Land of Lacock:
- Lacock is a charming village frozen in time. Its picturesque streets and historic buildings have been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey." Explore Lacock Abbey, its beautiful gardens, and the quaint streets that transport you to another era.
6. Drive Through Longleat Safari Park in Warminster:
- Longleat Safari Park is a fantastic day out for families. Drive through the safari and encounter lions, tigers, giraffes, and more. Explore the stately home, gardens, and adventure playground. Don't miss the famous Longleat Hedge Maze.
7. Visit Picture-Perfect Castle Combe:
- Castle Combe is often called the prettiest village in England. Its honey-colored cottages, medieval church, and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect escape. Take a leisurely walk, enjoy afternoon tea, and soak in the idyllic surroundings.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or relaxation, Wiltshire promises an unforgettable day out!
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1. Relax in Salisbury, at the Cathedral:
- Salisbury is one of the major tourist attractions in Wiltshire, showcasing stunning medieval architecture. The Salisbury Cathedral is a spectacular example of Gothic design, with the world's oldest working clock dating back to 1386. Inside, you'll find the presence of four surviving original 1215 Magna Carta. Explore this sacred place and admire its impeccable architecture.
2. Visit the Spectacular Stonehenge in Amesbury:
- Amesbury, the oldest settlement in the country, is a must-visit. It dates back 10,000 years! But the real highlight is Stonehenge, one of Europe's best-known prehistoric monuments. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a mysterious and awe-inspiring place. Take a stroll around the Stone Circle and visit the exhibition to learn about its rich culture and history.
3. Enjoy the Market Town of Devizes:
- Devizes is a charming market town with a rich history. Explore the historic streets, visit the Wiltshire Museum, and take a leisurely walk along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Don't miss the impressive Caen Hill Locks, a flight of 29 locks that form part of the canal system.
4. Go to the Urban Centre of Swindon:
- Swindon offers a mix of modern amenities and historical sites. Visit the STEAM Museum, housed in a former railway works, to learn about Swindon's railway heritage. Explore the town center, shop in the Designer Outlet, and enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants.
5. Visit the Fairytale Land of Lacock:
- Lacock is a charming village frozen in time. Its picturesque streets and historic buildings have been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey." Explore Lacock Abbey, its beautiful gardens, and the quaint streets that transport you to another era.
6. Drive Through Longleat Safari Park in Warminster:
- Longleat Safari Park is a fantastic day out for families. Drive through the safari and encounter lions, tigers, giraffes, and more. Explore the stately home, gardens, and adventure playground. Don't miss the famous Longleat Hedge Maze.
7. Visit Picture-Perfect Castle Combe:
- Castle Combe is often called the prettiest village in England. Its honey-colored cottages, medieval church, and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect escape. Take a leisurely walk, enjoy afternoon tea, and soak in the idyllic surroundings.
Remember to check opening hours and any booking requirements for these attractions. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or relaxation, Wiltshire promises an unforgettable day out!