Wiltshire welcomes you to make the most of warmer weather, sunny walks, and a month of celebrations in May! There's plenty of events to enjoy, from the King’s Coronation to the start of festival season. Find out what's happening and plan your visit to Wiltshire this month!
The King’s Coronation
Enjoy a whole host of events as towns and villages up and down the county, come together in celebration of his Majesty the King. Find out what’s on during the Coronation weekend.
Picnic in the Park
Join others at the Recreation Ground in Calne for a live screening of the coronation, combined with live music, dance performances, food stalls and much more!
Coronation Cream Tea
Visit Trowbridge Museum for their Not-on-the-Street-Party, a unique celebration for the coronation! Enjoy a taste of history as the museum presents a collection of popular foods from the 1940s to present day!
Festival Season
Swindon Festival of Literature
Visit Swindon during the first week of the month for the annual Festival of Literature and join in the celebrations as this year marks its 30th anniversary! Get to know more about the fascinating and insightful world as you hear from a range of authors, sharing their very own stories and experiences.
Chippenham Folk Festival
Taking place during the last weekend of May is Chippenham’s annual Folk Festival! Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, expect 3-days packed full of exciting festivities to mark the occasion. From folk music, dance, and arts, join many others in an amazing community celebration!
Salisbury International Arts Festival
Get ready for an adventure this summer with Salisbury International Arts Festival! Experience a range of fantastic performances including the return of festival favourites, The Lord Chamberlains Men and their show of Romeo and Juliet. See full line-up here.
Garden Tours
Behind the Scenes at Iford Manor Gardens
Join Head Gardener, Steve Lannin, as you venture behind the scenes at Iford Manor this month. Discover more about the extensive work that goes on to help maintain and develop such beautiful gardens. Receive helpful tips on how to enhance your skills at home before finishing up at the café for some light refreshments.
Woodland Garden Tours at Bowood House and Gardens
Brand new for 2023, Bowood are hosting exclusive guided tours of their incredible Woodland Gardens! Explore breath-taking beauty this Spring as you walk through pathways of colourful shrubs with an iconic display of rhododendrons and azaleas this month!
Even More Exciting Events
Spring in the Park
Head to Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds for the town’s much-loved Spring in the Park event! Taking place on the first Sunday, be sure to browse over 50 stalls showcasing a variety of goods, explore the fun fair games and take part in family activities as live music plays all around!
Castle Combe Circuit
Starting off the month with the roaring May Day Madness at Castle Combe Circuit. Enjoy a day full of action with racing from a range of cars including saloons, GTs and Hot Hatches, the perfect day out for families and petrol heads alike!
Sunset at the Trust
The Hawk Conservancy Trust invites you to a special summer’s evening with their feathered friends. Step inside the world of these awesome birds as you watch them soar, swoop and dive against the setting sun. Starting this month, be sure to book your tickets now!
There’s plenty more to look forward to in Wiltshire this May!
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