Wiltshire Summer Holiday Activities Under £10

Wiltshire welcomes you to enjoy a range of family-fun, budget-friendly activities these Summer Holidays! This season, experience new and unusual things from music events, historic exhibitions, arts and craft and much more! Here are our top Wiltshire Summer Holiday Activities under £10!

River Bourne Community Farm

Located just outside the Salisbury centre is River Bourne Community Farm, a working farm which is open all year round and free to enter! Here you can get up close to a range of farm animals including pigs, sheep, alpacas, donkeys and much more. Children can also feed the animals for just £1.

The farm consists of 5 acres of farmyard which is mainly accessible for disabled and elderly visitors and 53 acres of adjacent water meadows which are owned by The Devenish Bradshaw Charitable Trust and leased to the Community Farm. There are a number of nature trails around the farm which you can find maps for in the farm café.

Fisherton Mill

If you are heading into the centre of Salisbury, be sure to visit Fisherton Mill, the south of England’s largest independent gallery. With an onsite café and artist studios, you will be able to browse a range of local paintings, sculptures, and photography, before grabbing a bite to eat from a selection of home-grown treats!

Avebury Stone Circle and Avebury Manor and Garden

Nestled amongst the World Heritage Site is the pretty village of Avebury. Recognised for its magnificent Stone Circle and ancient monuments, Avebury offers a great day out for history lovers these Summer Holidays!

For under £10, families can visit Avebury Manor and Garden in the village centre. Here you will learn the many lives and stories of its owners as you explore the different rooms and corridors. Discover the stunning gardens as they display an extension of the beautiful Manor.

Don’t forget to get up close to the iconic Avebury Stone Circle which is free to explore! Take in the expansive views of the surrounding Wiltshire countryside as you discover stone avenues and ancient tombs as well!

Chippenham Museum

Chippenham Museum is free to visit and is open most days of the week. Housed in an 18^th Century townhouse, Chippenham Museum tells the fascinating story of this historic market town from prehistoric all the way to present day!

St Peters’ Church, Marlborough

St Peter’s Church is a 15^th Century building in Marlborough with historic links dating back more than 500 years! Free to enter, today the Church is a community hub and hosts a range of Arts and History events, exhibitions, and activities.

Tower Tours are available every Saturday and Bank Holiday throughout the Summer Holidays. Climb the 137 steps to the top to experience one of the best views over Marlborough and the surrounding area.

Events under £10

Fayre on the Square, Salisbury

Taking place across the summer holidays is Fayre on the Square in Salisbury Guildhall Square. Here you can enjoy a game of crazy golf, make the most of delicious refreshments and relax with an ice cream on one of the colourful deck chairs. It’s the ultimate summer event!

Market Lavington Vintage Meet

Explore iconic displays of vintage and classic vehicles at this years’ Market Lavington Vintage Meet. Not only will you be able to find steam engines, tractors, military vehicles and more, but there will also be a static display of birds of prey from KandH Falconry, who will also be doing a flying demonstration during the event!

Summer Craft Activities at Salisbury Cathedral

Discover a world of creativity at Salisbury Cathedral these summer holidays! Join the locals in a series of exciting activities inspired by their brand new ‘Our Earth’ art exhibition. From paper mosaic birds to environment collages, there is something for everyone.

Calne Bike Meet

One of the largest free motorcycle events in Europe, Calne Bike meet is the perfect family day out in Wiltshire. Spot a range of motorcycles of all shapes, size, and colours as they line the historic streets of Calne this July.

Malmesbury Carnival and Festival

Taking place throughout the summer holidays is Malmesbury’s Carnival and Festival. Featuring a full-blown programme of events including family trails, competitions, music, quizzes and more. Don’t forget to join the showpiece event in September, where the Carnival Procession will take place!

Edington Music Festival

Celebrating the extraordinary work of the 12^th Century Benedictine Abbess, Sain, mystic, poet and composer Hildegard of Bingen, Edington Museum Festival is a free event marking the 845^th anniversary of her death. Here you will experience performances of one or two of her compositions, along with church music across the centuries.

Gruffalo Party Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25^th birthday and you are invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure at Westonbirt, just outside the Wiltshire borders!