Athelstan Museum is situated in the heart of the ancient town of Malmesbury. This hill-top site has been occupied since at least the Iron Age period, and the museum displays a large range of items spanning the period from that time up to the present day. Full details on the Museum Website.
ATHELSTAN MUSEUM
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Fri 23-Jan, 2026, 9:00 am
- Sat 25-Jul, 2026, 11:00 pm
Tickets from Malmesbury Live Arts
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- Mon 14-Dec, 2026, 11:30 am
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- Sat 16-May, 2026, 7:30 pm
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- Wed 30-Sep, 2026, 2:00 pm
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Free guided tours every Wednesday and Saturday
Guided Walks
Thu 07-May, 2026, 2:30 pm
- Thu 28-May, 2026, 10:30 am
Adult £7, Child £3.50
Malmesbury is packed with history, sights and stories. You'll find saints, kings, flying monks, battles, rogues, heroes and heroines, and tigers, around every corner.
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
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Fri 08-May, 2026, 3:30 pm
- Fri 15-May, 2026, 5:00 pm
Your guide to what's on in and around Malmesbury in the next few weeks.
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Sat 09-May, 2026, 9:00 am
- Thu 28-May, 2026, 5:00 pm
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Wed 13-May, 2026, 7:30 pm
-9:00 pm
This meeting is only open to paid up members at it is our Annual Meeting
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Fri 15-May, 2026, 7:00 pm
-9:30 pm
Tickets £10 from Barn Owl Books or online
Community Events
Sat 16-May, 2026, 7:30 pm
-11:00 pm
£10
Community Events
Sun 17-May, 2026, 7:30 pm
-10:00 pm
Museum
Wed 20-May, 2026, 2:30 pm
£8.00
Bill Reed & Mike Lewis will tell us about this very unusual artifact – how it came to be in our collection and its context in the life of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Community Events
Wed 20-May, 2026, 7:30 pm
-8:00 pm
Tickets: Members FREE Non-members £4 on the door
Guided Walks
Thu 21-May, 2026, 2:30 pm
Adult £7, Child £3.50
Aldhelm is an Anglo-Saxon star, this walk traces his lasting influence
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Community Events
Sat 23-May, 2026, 10:00 am
- Mon 25-May, 2026, 5:00 pm
Admission Free
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Sun 24-May, 2026, 10:00 am
- Thu 06-Aug, 2026, 4:00 pm
For full details : www.malmesbury.gov.uk/what-s-on/malmesburyinbloom
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Sun 24-May, 2026, 10:00 am
-4:00 pm
Malmesbury High Street and Market Cross
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Thu 28-May, 2026, 10:30 am
-3:30 pm
£5 Donation welcome
Community Events
Fri 29-May, 2026, 9:00 am
- Thu 18-Jun, 2026, 4:00 pm
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Sat 30-May, 2026, 11:00 am
-3:00 pm
Community Events
Sat 30-May, 2026, 7:00 pm
-9:00 pm
Tickets: Adult £12, Under 18s £6, Under 5s FREE
Community Events
Tue 02-Jun, 2026, 2:00 pm
-3:00 pm
Entrance by donation, with retiring collection
No April concert at Malmesbury Abbey.
Alternative is St Andrew's Chippenham 11am Tuesday 7th April.
Museum
Wed 03-Jun, 2026, 7:30 pm
£20.00
King Arthur is probably the best-known royal hero in Western tradition, and he has enjoyed this popularity for eight hundred years. Was there, however, a genuine leader behind the legend?
Guided Walks
Thu 04-Jun, 2026, 2:30 pm
- Thu 25-Jun, 2026, 10:30 am
Adult £7, Child £3.50
Malmesbury is packed with history, sights and stories. You'll find saints, kings, flying monks, battles, rogues, heroes and heroines, and tigers, around every corner.
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Guided Walks
Thu 04-Jun, 2026, 6:45 pm
Adult £7
Great stories of some of Malmesbury's breweries and pubs - with stops!
Start location is TBD and will be announced later
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Community Events
Sat 06-Jun, 2026, 7:00 pm
-10:00 pm
Community Events
Sat 06-Jun, 2026, 7:00 pm
-11:00 pm
Tickets £6 in advance from Ben 07790 299021 or Mark 07760 258888
Community Events
Wed 10-Jun, 2026, 7:30 pm
-9:00 pm
Members Free - Visitors £5
Museum
Wed 17-Jun, 2026, 2:30 pm
£8.00
Susan Mockler has researched in detail the Malmesbury Union Workhouse and will tell us where it was located in the town, why it was considered necessary, when it was established and for how long – and who was involved.
Community Events
Sat 20-Jun, 2026, 8:00 pm
-11:30 pm
Tickets £8 from Ben 07790 299021 or Mark 07760 258888
Community Events
Sat 27-Jun, 2026, 11:00 am
-3:00 pm
Community Events
Sat 27-Jun, 2026, 11:00 am
-12:30 pm
Tickets £3 From Malmesbury Library- Call 01666 823611
Community Events
Thu 02-Jul, 2026, 12:00 pm
- Sun 05-Jul, 2026, 9:00 pm
Tickets from £110 for adult weekend
A not for profit family friendly festival raising funds for Wiltshire Air & Bath Ambulance, Naomi & Jack's Children's Hospice , Combat Stress and Kandu Arts.
Guided Walks
Thu 02-Jul, 2026, 2:30 pm
- Thu 30-Jul, 2026, 10:30 am
Adult £7, Child £3.50
Malmesbury is packed with history, sights and stories. You'll find saints, kings, flying monks, battles, rogues, heroes and heroines, and tigers, around every corner.
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Magical History Tour
Fri 10-Jul, 2026, 7:00 pm
£10
Malmesbury historian and author Tony McAleavy presents highlights and new findings that help explain Malmesbury’s incredible continuous past.
Magical History Tour
Sat 11-Jul, 2026, - Sun 12-Jul, 2026,
£5
Meet characters from Malmesbury’s amazing past where they made history in live costumed drama. Enjoy a unique journey across time and to some very special places.
Running on 11th and 12th of July, there are many shows to pick from with starting times at 1:30pm, 1:50pm, 2:10pm, 2:30pm, 2:50pm, and 3:10pm
Community Events
Sat 11-Jul, 2026, 9:00 am
REGISTER NOW : www.juliashouse.org/Wiltshire Walk
Magical History Tour
Sat 11-Jul, 2026, 7:00 pm
£10
Malmesbury’s rich history has plenty of heroes and heroines – and some notable rogues. It’s time to decide who is the greatest rogue of all.
Guided Walks
Fri 17-Jul, 2026, 7:00 pm
Adult £7, Child £3.50
A true story, at the places it happened.
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Guided Walks
Sat 18-Jul, 2026, 2:30 pm
Adult £7, Child £3.50
Westport deserves much more attention - find out why!
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Community Events
Sat 25-Jul, 2026, 11:00 am
-3:00 pm
Guided Walks
Sat 25-Jul, 2026, 2:30 pm
Adult £7, Child £3.50
Stories of Malmesbury's infuential women, at the places they made history
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Community Events
Sat 25-Jul, 2026, 7:00 pm
-10:00 pm
Guided Walks
Thu 30-Jul, 2026, 6:45 pm
Adult £7
Great stories of some of Malmesbury's breweries and pubs - with stops!
Start location is TBD and will be announced later
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Guided Walks
Sat 01-Aug, 2026, 2:30 pm
- Sat 22-Aug, 2026, 10:30 am
Adult £7, Child £3.50
Malmesbury is packed with history, sights and stories. You'll find saints, kings, flying monks, battles, rogues, heroes and heroines, and tigers, around every corner.
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Guided Walks
Sat 08-Aug, 2026, 2:30 pm
Adult £7, Child £3.50
Why did Athelstan favour Malmesbury and what traces are left behind?
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Community Events
Sat 29-Aug, 2026, 11:00 am
-3:00 pm
Guided Walks
Thu 03-Sep, 2026, 2:30 pm
- Thu 24-Sep, 2026, 10:30 am
Adult £7, Child £3.50
Malmesbury is packed with history, sights and stories. You'll find saints, kings, flying monks, battles, rogues, heroes and heroines, and tigers, around every corner.
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Guided Walks
Fri 25-Sep, 2026, 7:00 pm
Adult £7, Child £3.50
In 1672 fourteen Malmesbury residents were accused of witchcraft. Why, and what happened next?
All Guided Walks Around Malmesbury start at Malmesbury Town Hall unless otherwise stated.
Community Events
Sat 26-Sep, 2026, 11:00 am
-3:00 pm
Community Events
Sat 31-Oct, 2026, 11:00 am
-3:00 pm
Community Events
Sat 28-Nov, 2026, 11:00 am
-3:00 pm
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tel: 01666 822 143 or Email: administration@malmesbury.gov.uk
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A wonderful place to visit with a wealth of attractions right on the doorstep.
MALMESBURY
MALMESBURY is a vibrant, market town, steeped in history going back to medieval times. Currently home to many famous & popular musical, cultural, and festival events throughout the year, visitors can browse the charming streets with independent retailers, or stop at one of the lively cafes, restaurants, pubs, and bars.
Attractions to visit include the stunning 12th century Malmesbury Abbey, 15th century Market Cross and the Athelstan Museum with a painting of Malmesbury Abbey by JMW Turner. There are also lovely walks along the River Avon.
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Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9BZ
The Council Office is open for Council business from 9am until 5pm Monday to Thursday & Friday 9am to 4.30pm, except for Bank Holidays.
Please call us on 01666 822143, or visit our contact page here to contact a specific councillor or member of the council staff directly.
The Council Office is open for Council business from 9am until 5pm Monday to Thursday & Friday 9am to 4.30pm, except for Bank Holidays.
Please call us on 01666 822143, or visit our contact page here to contact a specific councillor or member of the council staff directly.