COMMUNITY EVENTS

Malmesbury - Queen of Hilltop Towns - Guided Walks - May
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.

'A Career in Ruins' with Julian Richards
Museum
Fri 08-May, 2026, 7:30 pm
£20.00

Julian Richards is a professional archaeologist – and presenter of Meet the Ancestors.

His stellar career as a leading archaeologist will be a fascinating insight into our history and how it is still being revealed to us.

FUNdraising Charity Event
Community Events
Sat 09-May, 2026, 2:00 pm -6:00 pm
A Cappella Folk Recital at Malmesbury Abbey with Feast of Fools Folk Harmony Quartet
Community Events
Sat 09-May, 2026, 2:00 pm -3:30 pm
Collection to cover costs and raise funds for the Abbey
Malmesbury Live Arts  - Around About Dusk
Community Events
Sat 09-May, 2026, 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
The Malmesbury Singers & The Athenaeum Singers - The Dream of Gerontius
Community Events
Sat 09-May, 2026, 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Malmesbury WI - May Meeting - Annual Meeting & 9th Birthday
Community Events
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

Malmesbury Civic Trust -  'Along The Borders' A Talk by Award Winning Travel Writer Richard Collett
Community Events
Fri 15-May, 2026, 7:00 pm -9:30 pm
Tickets £10 from Barn Owl Books or online
Christian Aid Cake & Plant Sale
Community Events
Sat 16-May, 2026, 9:30 am -12:30 pm
Eurovision Song Contest - Party Night for Ukraine!
Community Events
Sat 16-May, 2026, 7:30 pm -11:00 pm
£10
Athelstan Museum Teatime Talk - Napoleon after Waterloo & a lock of his hair in our museum
Community Events
Wed 20-May, 2026, 2:15 pm -4:30 pm
Tickets £8 including tea and homemade cake
Napoleon after Waterloo & Lock of his Hair in our Museum
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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Tel: 01666 822 143 or Email: administration@malmesbury.gov.uk

LOCAL NEWS.

Local stories in and around the Malmesbury area to keep you up-to-date.

ATTRACTIONS.

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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CONTACT INFO

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.