VISIT HIGHWORTH
Things 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 ...

Highworth Artists' Society

Open Studio Event

Highworth Artists Society invite you to come and meet eight of our members who will be painting in various media at this one-off informal event. Talk to the artists and see how they plan, create and problem solve as the art develops – for good or bad!

Participating artists:

  • Hilary Sinclair
  • Ann March
  • John Sirrelle
  • Lucille Lonsdale
  • Anthea Hilson
  • Joan O’Rourke
  • Maggie Errington
  • Graeme Rice

    • Price: Free
    Date: 18 July 9:30 to 12:30
    Venue: Community Room
    Gilberts Lane, Highworth SN6 7FB

    13 September, 11am to 2pm

    Highworth Town Council Skate Events

    Free Scooter/Skate workshops. Free tuition, games and competitions. Games & prizes to be won.

    Ages 5 to 16 years, parents welcome.

    6 November

    Highworth Town Council Fireworks Event

    8 November

    Remembrance Service

    28 November

    Highworth Town Council Christmas Event and Lights Switch On

    28 November, 10am to 4pm

    VHL 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.

    Free entry.

    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 ...

    Many Local Clubs and Groups are Taking a Summer Break

    Check back soon for new events.

    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?