Chalke Valley History Festival
With talks, music, reenactments, food and drink, workshops, children's activities, immersive history, performances and more..
30 events found.
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Keynsham Music Festival
Keynsham , United KingdomWith opera, classical piano, ska, spoken word and swing at a number of venues across town before the Big Weekend in the Park (4-5 July) where there will be live music, circus, dance, family entertainment, choir, art and much more. Almost everything is free but donations are welcome at the gates.
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Room on the Broom Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum he National Arboretum, Tetbury, United KingdomAn 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 […]
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Friendly Faces trail at the Roman Baths
Roman Baths Stall Street, Bath, United KingdomSearch for the friendly faces of Lucius Marcius Memor, palace worker Sulinus and Aquae sulis resident Flavia. Discover Roman life in Bath through their every day experiences.
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Tankfest at The Tank Museum
Tank Museum Bovington, Dorset, United KingdomFeaturing arena action, with explosive displays of unique historic and modern armour running throughout the weekend. See the stars of the Museum’s collection running alongside guest tanks and vehicles from the British Army, as well as lectures from tank experts, explore Living History encampments, and see the world’s best collection of tanks.
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Bath Share & Repair Cafe: Peasedown
Peasedown Methodist Church Peasedown St John, United KingdomA great way to get those broken household objects and toys working again - the skilled volunteers can try to fix electrical and mechanical items, furniture, clothing, toys and more. Donations to cover running costs are always welcome. Cake sale to raise funds towards the cost of running repair cafes and repair sessions.
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Wiltshire and the World: John Aubrey and the Quest for Knowledge at Chippenham Museum
Chippenham Museum High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, United KingdomMarking the 400th anniversary of his birth, this exhibition celebrates wide-ranging pursuits and scientific interests of John Aubrey, the famous seventeenth century antiquarian, scientist, and biographer. The exhibition will feature significant loans from across the country. Part of the Chippenham - Our History project.
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Museum Extravaganza at REME Museum
REME Museum Calne Road, Lyneham, United KingdomOpen day is a celebration of everything that it means to be part of the REME Family in celebration of Armed Forces Day 2026 with Summer Fete style games such as hook-a-duck, basketball throw, mini golf and more, inflatable games, axe-throwing, displays, exhibitions and equipment from REME's local units including 8 Training Battalion REME and […]
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America 250 at the American Museum
American Museum Claverton Manor, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomMarking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout the year, the Museum will explore the ideas, events and people behind the American Revolution and reflect on its lasting legacy. From 14 February, there will be new America 250 displays in the Museum, which are part of a special exhibition and trail […]
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Crafts of Fukuoka at The Museum of East Asian Art
Museum of East Asian Art, Bath 12 Bennett Street, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomFukuoka, located in the south of Japan, is home to a variety of nationally recognised crafts and agricultural traditions – from ceramics and textiles to tea and incense. From February, we will be showing a selection of objects and textiles from the region. Alongside the display,there will be a series of tea-related talks and events […]
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Shaun the Sheep wildlife mission at Bristol Zoo Project
Bristol Zoo Project Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, United KingdomAs part of Aardman’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, join Shaun on a new trail to play, explore and discover. Solve the challenges, collect your Conservation Kit, and head to the Wildlife-3000, Wallace & Gromit's latest contraption, to complete the mission. Find Shaun’s friends along the way and discover real wildlife challenges, from spotting animals in drone footage, […]
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Glenn Brown in Bath: arrows of desire at The Holburne
Holburne Museum Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomAn exhibition of paintings by Glenn Brown, one of the most celebrated painters to emerge from the generation of Young British Artists. Glenn Brown in Bath: Grottoesque will be on exhibition at No1 Royal Crescent from 22 May. Together, representing a homecoming for Brown, who studied at the Bath School of Art and Design.
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Beyond Impressionism: printmaking from Manet to Picasso at The Holburne
Holburne Museum Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomExhibition celebrating the resurgence of printmaking from the mid-19th century onwards, spaning the reappraisal of the artform in the 1850s through to the 1930s. Bringing together prints by key artists of the movement including Édouard Manet, Pierre Bonnard, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Pablo Picasso, among others, the exhibition explores how these artists, primarily known for […]
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Pokemon TCG Mega Trail at Dyrhan Park
National Trust Dyrham Park Dyrham, Near Bath, South Gloucestershire, United KingdomGet active outdoors on a Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to search the parkland for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers and complete your own challenges. Trail sheets available to collect on the day.
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Bath Festival of Motoring
Walcot RFC Albert Field, Lansdown, Bath, United KingdomFeaturing hundreds of vehicles from cutting-edge supercars to classic vehicles from every decade dating back to the mid-20th century as well as a range of iconic motorbikes, both British and international. There will also be live music performances from a range of local bands and musical groups, across two dedicated stages. The Rotary Club of […]
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Bath on the Beach
Bath on the Beach Royal Avenue, BathWith a range of deck chairs, picnic tables, and bean bags, cabanas, beach games, bar, food and drink, and huge screen for the World Cup games.
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Kids Club at Little Theatre
Little Theatre Bath St Michaels Place, Bath. BA1 1SG, Somerset, United KingdomWeekly screenings of family classics and recent favourites, exclusively for children and their parents or carers. Unaccompanied adults are not admitted.
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Local Crafters Market at Trowbridge Museum
Trowbridge Museum The Shires Shopping Centre, The Shires, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United KingdomExplore handmade crafts and support local makers. The November market will be a special Christmas market coinciding with Trowbridge’s annual festive lights switch-on and town-wide celebrations.
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Reimaginings at the Museum of East Asian Art
Museum of East Asian Art, Bath 12 Bennett Street, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomBringing together objects from the Museum’s collection alongside Hannah Lim’s contemporary sculptural works, some of which have been created in direct response to items within the collection. Shaped by her upbringing in London and her mixed Singaporean and British heritage, Lim works with materials including polymer clay, wood, and metal to create playful sculptures that […]
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Norman Ackroyd: the transience of light at Victoria Art Gallery
Victoria Art Gallery Bridge Street, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomExhibition celebrating the artist and master printmaker Norman Ackroyd CBE RA (1938-2024), bringing together Ackroyd's etchings from the 1980s onwards, with a focus on how he portrayed natural light with exceptional finesse. From subtle refracted rainbows in early works, to dramatic contrasts, hazy skies and glimmering vistas, his ability to capture the atmosphere of a […]
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Lights! Camera! Action! at Museum of Bath at Work
Museum of Bath at Work Camden Works Julian Road Bath, BaNES BA1 2RH, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomFilms and talks, a book of original research and fascinating stories about the history of cinemas in the area. Mr Harold Willis, a projectionist at the Beau Nash cinema will present anecdotes and memories. There will also be a special film screening of Cinema Paradiso at the Little Theatre Cinema on 17 May as well […]
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Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Avon Valley Railway
Avon Valley Railway Bitton Station, Bitton, Bristol, United KingdomA steam train ride up and down the line, plus a whole host of activities at the station including balloon modelling, face-painting, magic shows, and more. Trains depart at 10:45am, 12pm, 13:15pm, 14:30pm and 15:45pm. Children who bring their teddy travel free.
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Patchwork of Bath at The Museum of Bath at Work
Museum of Bath at Work Camden Works Julian Road Bath, BaNES BA1 2RH, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomUsing images from the Museum's collections as well as any you choose to bring to create collages based on different themes. The finished pieces will be displayed in the Museum for everyone to enjoy. No artistic experience necessary. Anyone who contributes a photograph for display will receive free entry to the rest of the Museum, and […]
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Bottomless Brunch Club: Mamma Mia at Komedia
Komedia 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath. BA1 1EP, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomWith interactive performances, big energy, and an atmosphere that keeps the party going all afternoon. From disco to pop classics and singalongs, the ultimate party brunch to the heart of the city.
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Japanese Woodblock Workshop at Museum of East Asian Art
Museum of East Asian Art, Bath 12 Bennett Street, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomLearn about woodcut printing with artist Hiroko Imada at MEAA this December. Working with Hiroko, the creator of Sakura Saku in the In Bloom exhibition, you will be led through designing, carving, and printing your own woodblocks. By the end of the workshop, you will have your own beautiful creation to take home. Includes Museum and In Bloom exhibition entry; all materials included.
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Rick Astley at Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum he National Arboretum, Tetbury, United KingdomRick Astley’s career began in 1987, an unlikely global phenomenon with the success of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ which established him as an international chart-topping, BRIT Award winning global star. Performing as part of Forest live 2026.
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Secret Garden Event at The Hall
The Hall, Bradford on Avon The Hall, Bradford on Avon, Select a State or Province:, United KingdomAn opportunity to visit seven acres of the historic gardens of The Hall
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Richard Ashcroft at Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum he National Arboretum, Tetbury, United KingdomPerforming as part of Forest live 2026, Richard was special guest to Oasis and his recent singles have generated great anticipation ahead of the release of his new album ‘Lovin You’. He is also performing an arena headline tour.
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Sixth Form Taster Day at Stonar School
Stonar School Cottles Park, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT, Wiltshire, United KingdomAn opportunity to meet our Headmaster, Senior Leadership team, teachers and pupils. Each family is allocated an individual tour guide to ensure you gain the most from your visit. Please reserve your place in advance. Option to join from 4pm to view the Equestrian Centre and from 5pm for Boarding.
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Little Explorers at Bath Abbey
Bath Abbey 12 Kingston Buildings, Bath, Somerset, United KingdomA wonderful chance for children and carers to spend quality time together. Inspired by the beautiful features of the Abbey, Holly Dabbs will lead interactive sessions that include drama, singing, crafting and story time activities. Sessions run 9.30-10.30am for children aged 2-4 years and their carer (maximum 14 children); and 11am-12noon for children under 2 […]
