Arts & Festivals
Whether you are looking for a relaxing evening of entertainment or a tranquil tour of the local area's history then Wiltshire is the County to visit.
Theatres
If you are passionate about the performing arts then Wiltshire is host to a delightful array of talents. Travelling on the TWR network will lead you to theatres that offer a variety of unique and flamboyant performances:
- Located in Swindon the Wyvern Theatre is a modern complex and a popular venue for touring artists and shows.
- Salisbury Playhouse is a 517-seat theatre, which is home to quality and inspiring productions.
- The Arc Theatre in Trowbridge is a delightful venue offering dance, music, comedy and other theatrical performances.
Museums
Wiltshire is home to a number of diverse museums, displaying collections and interpretations of the region's history:
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Incorporating displays of local history, archaeology and geology, Swindon museum displays the history of the town and its connections with the Roman Empire. |
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| A delightful 18th century building is the ideal setting for Chippenham museum, which tells the story of the town and its people through displays ranging from Alfred the Great to Victorian life. | |
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Just a short journey from Melksham is Lacock Abbot, home of the Fox Talbot Museum, which celebrates the life and work of William Henry Fox Talbot (owner of Lacock Abbey). |
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Trowbridge museum is housed in a former woollen mill, inside the Shires shopping centre, and displays the fascinating story of Trowbridge and its people. Working looms still produce cloth, which is sold within the museum. |
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Based in King's House, a grade 1 listed building; Salisbury museum showcases the medieval history of the City. |
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Location Profile - Swindon
Swindon is a thriving County with lots of attractions. Thanks to its famous rail heritage it continues to attract mass visitors. The Railway Village has a fascinating story to tell – why not retrace the steps of the railway workers of the GWR. From the Old Railway works, to STEAM and through to the living and recreational area of the GWR, the tour taken on foot or virtually on the website provides a fantastic insight into Swindon's heritage. The 'Great Western Railway Area' is a must see for all visitors and is the home of a restored Grade II listed building of the former railway works. Located in Kemble Drive you can visit 3 excellent attractions:
| STEAM Museum | Swindon Designer Outlet Centre | National Monuments Record Centre |
| STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, is in the heart of the former Swindon Railway Works. The museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway, a network that, through the pioneering vision and genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, set the standard for rail travel. | Situated on the edge of the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire and the Cotswolds, Swindon Designer Outlet is housed in the magnificently renovated grade II listed buildings of the Great Western Railway Works and is one of the largest covered designer outlets in Europe. | Discover more about England's heritage at the National Monuments Record (NMR), the public archive of English Heritage. It holds over 10 million photos, plans, drawings, reports and publications on architecture, archaeology, listed buildings, aerial photography and social history. |
