VISIT HIGHWORTHThings to Do
With Highworth as your base you will not be short of things to do and places to explore. Start with a visit to the Visitor Centre and take a look at the Museum, perhaps book a Town Tour to learn more about Highworth's fascinating past. Don't forget to check for Local Events during your stay, then turn your attention to the delights of the surrounding countryside.
EVENTS IN HIGHWORTH
Highworth offers an amazing selection of events throughout the year including; great music at Wrde Up - Highworth's very own Summer music Festival, a free day of family fun at the Mayday Fair, a spectacular firework display in November and, at Christmas, a street fair and Tree Lighting. Many of the pubs and bars in Highworth host live music on a regular basis and there are numerous monthly events such as historical talks, family fun days and not forgetting the theatre provided by HADS, our very own theatrical society.
See what's coming up ...
26 September, 8am to 2pmHistory of Highworth Saturday Market 
As part of the Swindon-Wide History Festival taking place in September come along to our 'History of Highworth' themed Saturday Market on 26 September. For all the family to take part in a host of fun events and learn more about our amazing Town:
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Saturday 31 OctoberHighworth Town Council present 
Come and celebrate Halloween with us at our themed Saturday Market! Gather your family and enjoy a day of seasonal fun. Planned events include:
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6 NovemberHighworth Town Council Fireworks Event 
The event is structured as a family-friendly community evening. This is a strictly controlled, commercial-grade display. For safety reasons, attendees are not permitted to bring alcohol or personal fireworks/sparklers into the arena. Gates open at 6:00pm, allowing families to enjoy the food stalls and funfair before the main fireworks display commences at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale in October. |
Sunday 8 NovemberHighworth Remembrance Service 
The procession will take place at 9:30am followed by a service at St. Michael's Church at 10am. Everyone is welcome. "Through battles fought, through lives laid down, their legacy lives on. In every poppy worn, in every moment of peace, we honour their memory" |
28 NovemberHighworth Town Council Christmas Event and Lights Switch On 
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28 November, 10am to 4pmVHL Christmas Craft Fair 
Visit Highworth will be showcasing locally made arts and crafts in the lovely venue of St Michael's Church, just a step off the High Street. Join us to browse and shop for unique and unusual gifts. Cafe, VHL raffle. Venue: St. Michael's Church |
CLUB EVENTS
Take a look at events being run by the many clubs and societies in Highworth. Those listed are open to non-members as well as members.
See what's coming up ...
Highworth Camera ClubAnnual Exhibition
With thanks to our sponsors Hillier Funeral Service, Highworth Travel and Samuel Miles. Date: Friday 18 September2 to 4pm |
Highworth Historical SocietyHistory of Gin - a talk by April Thrush
April's storytelling guides you through the heritage, botanical origins and chequered past of gin. Join us for a fun and interesting evening tasting* and learning all about its fascinating history. * Tasting by over 18s only. Price: Visitors £3 cash on the door |
Highworth Artists' SocietyAutumn Exhibition Come and see the inspiring work of our members at our annual Autumn Exhibition.
Many art mediums will be represented; watercolour, acrylics, oils, pastel, coloured pencil, pen and ink and more. We are sure there will be something to please everyone. We will be offering refreshments to our visitors for a small donation which will be going to support the work of the Prospect Hospice. Price: FREE |
Highworth Flower ClubAutumn Approaches 
A flower arranging demonstration with Michael Bowyer, MBE.
Date: Thursday 8 October 7:00pm Contact: Michele 07798 817249 |
Highworth Choral SocietyConcert The Highworth Choral Society presents Brahms Requiem and Mozart Ave Verum Corpus, Laudate Dominum & Te Deum in C major featuring professional soloists and musicians.
Date: Saturday 17 October |
The White Horse Folk ClubSteve Tilston in Concert
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Come and view the work of our members during our Annual Exhibition. Take part in a Raffle have a chance to win a beautiful photographic image to grace your home.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Highworth's hilltop location is blessed to be surrounded by beautiful countryside with some idyllic Cotswold towns and villages on our doorstep. Places such as Lechlade-on-Thames, Burford, Cirencester and Stow-on-the-Wold are easily reached, as are the historic cities of Bath and Oxford.
Our corner of Wiltshire is home to the World Heritage Sites of Avebury and Stonehenge. Highworth looks out over The Vale of White Horse known for the iconic Uffington White Horse, the oldest chalk figure in Britain, dating back to around 1000 BCE. Close by is The Ridgeway, an ancient trackway described as Britain's oldest road which follows the same route over the high ground used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers.
What could be better than having a great family day out and then coming back to relax in one of Highworth's pubs or restaurants?