With 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.
Tag: summer
If Opera Festival
Celebrating it’s 30th year with a variety of productions and performances including Carmen, The Chocolate Soldier, Picnic Prom and Family Fiesta (9 August).
Chalke Valley History Festival
With talks, music, reenactments, food and drink, workshops, children’s activities, immersive history, performances and more..
Trowbridge Festival 2026
With a wide variety of music including d 3 Daft Monkeys, Chris Difford, Banter, and Spill The Whisky .
Rock the Tots Summer Party at Wiltshire Music Centre
Steph, Craig and their puppet friends perform gigs for little people and their grown-ups. From covers of some great summery songs to some of the best tunes of the year with bubbles, puppets and more.
OAE’s The Fairy Queen at Wiltshire Music Centre
Composer James Redwood and writer Hazel Gould transform Henry Purcell’s Shakespeare-inspired 1692 opera into a magical new adventure for the whole family (suitable for ages 7+ years). It is the 365th birthday of the Fairy Queen, and she wants her party to be the most magical night of the year. She wants music, dancing, entertainment...
The Strays at The American Museum
A lively mix of Americana, country, blues and soft rock, driven by three-part harmonies and an infectious, feel-good sound.
Jonnie Melancholy and the Sad Cowboys at The American Museum
A six-piece band delivering country, bluegrass and transatlantic folk with rich harmonies and a wide-ranging repertoire.
Sherlock Holmes & The Hound of the Baskervilles at The American Museum
A fast-paced, humorous and inventive retelling of the classic mystery, with live music and audience interaction. Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again? Or are they barking up the wrong tree?
Northanger Abbey at The Holburne
A fresh, inventive perspective on the classic with an original score following the fortunes of young Catherine Morland, a wild devotee of “horrid” fiction. Growing up in a world of balls, bonnets and Bath society, Catherine dreams of discovering secrets, skeletons, and ancient mysteries. But does she have what it takes to become a heroine.
Summer Lates at Bristol Zoo Project
Watch the zoo come alive at night, experiencing the different ways our animals behave in the evening with live music and performance, bespoke animal talks and food and drinks.
Musical in a Week at Wiltshire Music Centre
With singing, acting, and dancing to rehearse a mystery musical as well as a performance for your friends and family with costumes and props on the final day. Suitable for ages 4-12 years.
Stagecoach: main school summer Workshop
The workshop will be a fun packed five day course for children aged 6-18 years old led by enthusiastic, energetic and DBS checked teachers. Children will make friends, learn new skills and develop confidence through singing, dancing and acting. On the final day, family and friends are invited to watch the children’s performance. Childcare vouchers...
Stagecoach Early Stages summer workshop
The workshop will be a fun packed five day course for children aged 4-6 years led by enthusiastic, energetic and DBS checked teachers. Children will make friends, learn new skills and develop confidence through singing, dancing and acting. On the final day, family and friends are invited to watch the children’s performance. Sibling discount, childcare...
Outdoor Wall Climbing at Bowood
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.
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.
Mini Rovers Driving at Bowood
Test your driving skills and go off-road on an obstacle track in a mini replica Land Rover, the perfect experience for children to learn how to control a vehicle. Suitable for ages 10+ years.
Paddock Circus Festival at Beckford’s Tower
Circus fun with Circus Pazaz featuring everything from aerial acrobatics to playful audience participation, Darryl Carrington’s non-verbal comedy experience where surprise, skill, and gentle clowning transform everyday objects into moments of joyful wonder, and and Cat & Mouse Theatre’s interactive historical adventure that draws audiences into a lively courtroom drama. In addition, there will be circus skills...
Summer Company at the egg
Three-week residency working as a company guided by industry professionals to bring a brand-new play to life. Whether you’re drawn to acting, stage management, design, tech, or you’re unsure this is the opportunity to explore in an environment where you can be yourself. The show will be a fast-paced, ensemble-led adventure comedy that explores what...
Bath Festival of Motoring
Featuring 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...
Active Trowbridge Festival 2026
A celebration of sport and wellbeing with sports and physical activities, as well as health and wellbeing.