Week of Events
Monday, August 10, 2026
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August 10, 2026 -Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
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August 10, 2026 -Summer of Play at Lacock
Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends […]
Summer of Play at Lacock
Craft activities with a new theme each week, workshops with Wiltshire Scrapstore, mobile climbing wall with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team as well as Pokémon trading, mega games, skills and stickers to collect.n
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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August 11, 2026 -Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
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August 11, 2026 -Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
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August 11, 2026 -Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
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August 11, 2026 -Summer of Play at Lacock
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August 11, 2026 -Summer Activities at Wiltshire Museum
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August 11, 2026 -Teencraft at Wiltshire Museum
Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
The free creative activities can also be experienced in a quieter way before the museum opens with spaces limited to four accompanied children, these sessions offer an opportunity for those who may find the busy nature of drop-in sessions overwhelming to enjoy the activities in a calm, relaxed environment. Sessions run from 9-10am. Free but […]
Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends […]
Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a […]
Summer of Play at Lacock
Craft activities with a new theme each week, workshops with Wiltshire Scrapstore, mobile climbing wall with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team as well as Pokémon trading, mega games, skills and stickers to collect.n
Summer Activities at Wiltshire Museum
Craft sessions with a variety of activities suitable for ages 3-11 years, prebooking essential as places are limited. Sessions run 10:30am-12pm and 1:30-3pm.
Teencraft at Wiltshire Museum
After school craft sessions sometimes inspired by the Museum and its collections, with a different craft to learn and do each time. Suitable for ages 12-16 years, booking essential.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 -Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
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August 12, 2026 -Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
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August 12, 2026 -Decoupage Shells at No1 Royal Crescent
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August 12, 2026 -Summer of Play at Lacock
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August 12, 2026 -Summer Activities at Wiltshire Museum
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August 12, 2026 -Mini Makers at Victoria Art Gallery
Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends […]
Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a […]
Decoupage Shells at No1 Royal Crescent
Make a trinket tray from a seashell and patterned paper, inspired by the shell grottoes built in Georgian country houses and then go and check out the wallpapered “shell grotto” created by artist Glenn Brown in the current exhibition. Drop-in, guided activity, no pre-booking required. Free with museum entry, children enter the museum for free […]
Summer of Play at Lacock
Craft activities with a new theme each week, workshops with Wiltshire Scrapstore, mobile climbing wall with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team as well as Pokémon trading, mega games, skills and stickers to collect.n
Summer Activities at Wiltshire Museum
Craft sessions with a variety of activities suitable for ages 3-11 years, prebooking essential as places are limited. Sessions run 10:30am-12pm and 1:30-3pm.
Mini Makers at Victoria Art Gallery
Hands-on activities designed to build confidence, try new techniques, and enjoy the joy of making art. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. 23 July: printmaking; 29-31 July: colourful watercolours; 5-7 August: forest minibeasts with clay; 12-14 August: unique prints; and 19-21 August: 3D landscapes.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026 -Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
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August 13, 2026 -Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
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August 13, 2026 -Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
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August 13, 2026 -Summer of Play at Lacock
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August 13, 2026 -Mini Makers at Victoria Art Gallery
Quiet Time at Chippenham Museum
The free creative activities can also be experienced in a quieter way before the museum opens with spaces limited to four accompanied children, these sessions offer an opportunity for those who may find the busy nature of drop-in sessions overwhelming to enjoy the activities in a calm, relaxed environment. Sessions run from 9-10am. Free but […]
Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends […]
Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a […]
Summer of Play at Lacock
Craft activities with a new theme each week, workshops with Wiltshire Scrapstore, mobile climbing wall with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team as well as Pokémon trading, mega games, skills and stickers to collect.n
Mini Makers at Victoria Art Gallery
Hands-on activities designed to build confidence, try new techniques, and enjoy the joy of making art. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. 23 July: printmaking; 29-31 July: colourful watercolours; 5-7 August: forest minibeasts with clay; 12-14 August: unique prints; and 19-21 August: 3D landscapes.
Friday, August 14, 2026
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August 14, 2026 -Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
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August 14, 2026 -Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
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August 14, 2026 -Summer of Play at Lacock
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August 14, 2026 -Mini Makers at Victoria Art Gallery
Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends […]
Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a […]
Summer of Play at Lacock
Craft activities with a new theme each week, workshops with Wiltshire Scrapstore, mobile climbing wall with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team as well as Pokémon trading, mega games, skills and stickers to collect.n
Mini Makers at Victoria Art Gallery
Hands-on activities designed to build confidence, try new techniques, and enjoy the joy of making art. Suitable for ages up to 11 years. 23 July: printmaking; 29-31 July: colourful watercolours; 5-7 August: forest minibeasts with clay; 12-14 August: unique prints; and 19-21 August: 3D landscapes.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 -Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
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August 15, 2026 -Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
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August 15, 2026 -Summer of Play at Lacock
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August 15, 2026 -Sew & Sow at Bath City Farm
Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends […]
Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a […]
Summer of Play at Lacock
Craft activities with a new theme each week, workshops with Wiltshire Scrapstore, mobile climbing wall with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team as well as Pokémon trading, mega games, skills and stickers to collect.n
Sew & Sow at Bath City Farm
Learn how to create embroidered vegetable designs and sow some seeds for the vegetables embroidered as well as advice how to care for them. Please bring your own items to embroider, all other materials provided.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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August 16, 2026 -Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
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August 16, 2026 -Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
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August 16, 2026 -Summer of Play at Lacock
Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
An interactive family trail packed with themed activities, forest facts and hands-on fun. Help Witch find her lost hat, bow and wand, and collect the special ingredients she needs to complete her spell, but watch out for Dragon along the way! Once you’ve finished the trail, snap a photo with Witch and her animal friends […]
Circus of Curiosities at The American Museum
Celebrating craft, art and moving sculpture, a family exhibition of animated models, toys and whimsical characters. Discover the world of mechanical art made by contemporary makers and get hands on in creative play workshops. Touring exhibition by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, featuring 25 vibrant and witty mechanical sculptures, brought to life at the push of a […]
Summer of Play at Lacock
Craft activities with a new theme each week, workshops with Wiltshire Scrapstore, mobile climbing wall with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team as well as Pokémon trading, mega games, skills and stickers to collect.n
