COMMUNITY EVENTS

Eurovision Song Contest - Party Night for Ukraine!
Community Events
Sat 16-May, 2026, 7:30 pm -11:00 pm
£10
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.

In the footsteps of St Aldhelm and Malmesbury’s amazing Anglo-Saxon history - Guided Walk
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.

The Big Malmesbury Craft Fair
Community Events
Sat 30-May, 2026, 11:00 am -3:00 pm
Trio Paradis - Monthly Cafe Concerts at Malmesbury Abbey
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.

Did King Arthur Exist? With Professor Ronald Hutton
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? 

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

The Malmesbury Pub Crawl - Part 1
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.

Malmesbury WI - June Meeting
Community Events
Wed 10-Jun, 2026, 7:30 pm -9:00 pm
Members Free - Visitors £5
Malmesbury Union Workhouse – Why? Where? When? Who?
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.

The Big Malmesbury Craft Fair
Community Events
Sat 27-Jun, 2026, 11:00 am -3:00 pm
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.