Test your skills and get climbing on a portable wall with Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team. Aperfect opportunity for beginners and climbing enthusiasts to get outdoors; suitable for ages 6+ yearse.
Tag: Outdoor Adventures
Archery at Bowood
Learn how to handle a bow and arrow and test your skills to hit the targets supported by instructors (each child can fire up to 12 arrows). Suitable for ages 6+ years.
Wiltshire Game & Country Fair 2026
With live displays, shows, activities and countryside sports, as well as have-a-go sports such as fishing, axe throwing and craft workshops. There will also be the World of Dogs with agility and gun dog trials, craft village, cookery demonstrations and food stalls, live music and fairground rides.
Outdoor Exploration at Bowood
With den building, fire lighting, game playing and exploring nature in the great outdoors. Sessions run 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-4:30pm; suitable for ages 6-10 years.
Halloween Adventure at Bowood
Explore the grounds by taking part in a pumpkin trail throughout the grounds, as well as arts crafts activities and more.
Bath City Abseil at Bath College
Take on an 80ft descent from Bath College’s Macauley Building and raise funds for Dorothy House Hospice to provide end-of-life care and support in the community, raising what you can in sponsorship.
Women’s Walk for Dorothy House Hospice
5km or 12km walks through the city to raise funds for Dorothy House to celebrate the care women provide every single day, and stand beside them in solidarity, strength and support.
Friends of Monkton Park School Scarecrow Trail
Scarecrow trail with the theme “Game on” as well as children’s activities, barbecue and family fun day (16 May only). Prizes for the most correct answers.
Butterfly Trail at Beckford’s Tower
Pick up a free trail map from the cemetery gateway post box and see if you can spot all 12 colourful butterflies around the grounds. Perfect for children and families.
Lacock Scarecrow Trail 2026
This year’s theme is Children’s Books. Look out for your favourite characters around the village, stop by the school for cakes, tea and coffee, and try your luck on the tombola. There will also be a barbecue, inflatables and rides on the playing field, raffle, and ice cream to enjoy while you explore the trail....
Westwood Scarecrow Trail 2026
On the theme of television to raise funds for Westwoood with Iford school with prizes.
Marshfield Scarecrow Trail 2026
Over 40 scarecrows celebrating occupations. Trail sheets are available from Country Stores, Marshfield post office, or The Catherine Wheel. Enjoy a chocolate treat for each form returned and the chance to win prizes.
Corsham Walking Festival 2026
A variety of local walks around the Corsham area suitable for all levels and abilities.
Easter egg hunt at Dyrham Park
Outdoor fun with Easter trail around the parkland with 10 activity stations including games, challenges and activities. Trail ticket includes trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy/vegan chocolate egg; no booking required.
Romeo & Juliet at Bowood
A bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher and with original music by Rob Millett (Rambert Dance Company, The Royal Opera House, The National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe). Pack your picnic, bring chairs or blanket and dress suitably for the weather.
Duck Race in Bradford on Avon
With over 1,000 rubber ducks released from the Town Bridge into the River Avon, sponsored by Puddle Ducks. Race starts at 12pm and activities from 10am. The event includes a Business Duck Race, artisan stalls, and entertainment across Lamb Yard and Westbury Garden.
Tour de Trowbridge 2026
Charity cycling event hosted by Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce open-to-all, non-competitive bike ride experience that caters for all ages and abilities; with three routes of 25, 46 and 79 miles. All profits will be donated to local charities including Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, St John Ambulance and the Trowbridge Mayor’s Charity Appeal.
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...
I Can & I Am Triathlon
The opportunity for a group of people to come together, take on a challenge and raise funds that will go to help young people develop confidence and self-esteem. The triathlon consists of cycling, kayaking and running events at various distances starting and ending at the Dundas Aquaduct. Children are welcome but must be competent cyclists...
STEM Workshops at the REME Museum
Spooktacular STEM and crafts activities for all the family to enjoy. Further details to follow.
May Half-term Activities at the REME Museum
26 May: rocket powered workshops to design and launch your own bottle rocket or air powered car, using the same principles of engineering in rocket science. 27 May: LEGO® Engineering workshops to build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Limited spaces available, please book in advance. Suitable for ages 7+ years. 28 May:...