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Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury Festival 2026

Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury Festival 2026

The festival has taken off in a rather fantastic way in that this year, we decided to incorporate a philosophy conference into the mix, which is being organised by Dr. Vittorio Bufacchi of College University, Cork on our behalf and we have had 21 professors respond from all over the world wishing to deliver their papers here in the URC. 

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Event Date Sat 28-Mar, 2026, 7:00 pm
Event End Date Sat 28-Mar, 2026,
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LOCAL NEWS.

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

Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has voiced concerns that wide-ranging police reform will take away the public’s voice on policing - and end up costing more money without an uplift in local p...

Article reproduced form The Jackdaw magazine issue 26th January 2026

Malmesbury is changing — and how we travel around the town needs to change too. A new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan ...

We are encouraging residents to make the switch to e‑billing for their council tax statements. This simple change offers greater convenience, enhanced security, and sustainability benefits.

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Public service and community commitment were formally recognised yesterday as Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson presented three awards at the Wiltshire Police Force Awards.
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ATTRACTIONS.

A wonderful place to visit with a wealth of attractions right on the doorstep.

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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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