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Christmas at Lacock Abbey

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Wiltshire's historic Lacock Abbey gets ready for busy festive season

Oasis Leisure Centre

Oasis Leisure Centre

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Four years later: What's happening with the closed Oasis?

A war museum in Cirencester needs a new home after being evicted from its premises

A war museum in Cirencester needs a new home after being evicted from its premises

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Popular visitor attraction near Swindon looking for new home after eviction

The event will take place on December 11

The event will take place on December 11

Julia's House set to host Christmas carols evening

Stefanie Jones(Mary Poppins) and Company

Stefanie Jones(Mary Poppins) and Company

Mary Poppins musical was truly magical

Inside Oasis Sports Hall

Inside Oasis Sports Hall

Oasis Leisure Centre

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VIDEO: State of Oasis sports hall revealed as urban explorer takes a look inside

Filumena : Felicity Kendal as Filumena and Matthew Kelly as Don Domenico with the cast of Filumena.

Filumena : Felicity Kendal as Filumena and Matthew Kelly as Don Domenico with the cast of Filumena.

THEATRE REVIEW: Filumena at Theatre Royal Bath

Plans for a new entertainment venue might cost less than thought

Plans for a new entertainment venue might cost less than thought

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Greenlight for ambitious plan to replace town's theatre with bigger venue

Richard Hadfield will perform at Big Highworth Community Foundation’s charity Christmas concert

Richard Hadfield will perform at Big Highworth Community Foundation’s charity Christmas concert

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Britain's Got Talent winner to perform at Highworth Christmas concert

Swindon theatres sign up for Black Friday event

Swindon theatres sign up for Black Friday event

Swindon theatres to take part in huge Black Friday ticket sale

Sleighbells & Snowflakes is coming to Swindon

Sleighbells & Snowflakes is coming to Swindon

Sold-out festive performances coming to Swindon

Freedom - Celebrating George Michael

Freedom - Celebrating George Michael

New musical dedicated to George Michael coming to Wyvern

The show will be performed at The Barn Theatre

The show will be performed at The Barn Theatre

Award winning musical set for run of shows at nearby theatre

Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra

Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra

Royal Wootton Bassett Orchestra announces Christmas concert

Robbie Williams is to perform live at Bath's iconic Royal Crescent on Friday, June 13 2025. Tickets go on sale on November 13 and 15.

Robbie Williams is to perform live at Bath's iconic Royal Crescent on Friday, June 13 2025. Tickets go on sale on November 13 and 15.

Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams to perform live concert just 30 minutes from Wiltshire

The Corrs at Forest Live at Westonbirt Arboretum

The Corrs at Forest Live at Westonbirt Arboretum

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Band with the biggest song of 21st century playing at nearby festival

Scenes from Wychwood 2024 in Cheltenham

Scenes from Wychwood 2024 in Cheltenham

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‘Legendary’ Manchester band coming to nearby music festival

Vue Swindon will be celebrating the release of Wicked with special events and merchandise

Vue Swindon will be celebrating the release of Wicked with special events and merchandise

Vue Swindon is set to celebrate the release of Wicked

Tricia Paoluccio as Dolly Parton, Steven Webb as Kevin and Company in Here You Come Again

Tricia Paoluccio as Dolly Parton, Steven Webb as Kevin and Company in Here You Come Again

REVIEW: Dolly Parton celebrated in joyous new musical

Families can visit National Trust for free this winter

Families can visit National Trust for free this winter

How to get a free National Trust pass worth up to £50 this winter

Alan Burston at Wiltshire Radio in the late 1990s.

Alan Burston at Wiltshire Radio in the late 1990s.

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Tributes paid to beloved Swindon DJ 'Doctor Rock'

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Report reveals when curtain could come down on ageing Wyvern Theatre

Plans for a new entertainment venue might cost less than thought

Plans for a new entertainment venue might cost less than thought

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State-of-the-art venue could cost millions less than initially thought

A coloured postcard of the Empire Theatre in Swindon, 1900s.

A coloured postcard of the Empire Theatre in Swindon, 1900s.

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Grand theatre stood in Swindon's town centre for decades

The festival will feature an Oasis tribute act

The festival will feature an Oasis tribute act

'Star-studded' music festival set to return to town next year

Longleat will introduce 30 Egyptian fruit bats into the bat cave

Longleat will introduce 30 Egyptian fruit bats into the bat cave

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Longleat to reopen bat cave in 2025 with Egyptian Fruit Bats

The cast of Cinderella had a photoshoot at Roves Farm

The cast of Cinderella had a photoshoot at Roves Farm

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Wyvern Theatre launches 2024 pantomime 'Cinderella'

Summer 1954: Alexandra Dowling, Jeremy Neumark Jones, Angela Jones and Nathaniel Parker in Table Number Seven.

Summer 1954: Alexandra Dowling, Jeremy Neumark Jones, Angela Jones and Nathaniel Parker in Table Number Seven.

Theatre Royal Bath

REVIEW: Summer 1954 at Theatre Royal Bath is 'slice of British history'

Tanwood’s 80th Anniversary show

Tanwood’s 80th Anniversary show

Swindon performing arts school to celebrate 80th anniversary with special show

The original cast of the TV sitcom Friends. Full casting for the parody musical at the Barn Theatre will be announced in due course

The original cast of the TV sitcom Friends. Full casting for the parody musical at the Barn Theatre will be announced in due course

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Hit US sitcom Friends set for musical at local theatre

Nadia Eide singing on The Voice in 2021

Nadia Eide singing on The Voice in 2021

The Voice star to perform show in Swindon this Christmas

Greenmeadow Primary School's visit to Museum & Art Swindon

Greenmeadow Primary School's visit to Museum & Art Swindon

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Schoolchildren explore Swindon's history at new museum venue

It will be the first time the Wyvern Theatre has hosted the production

It will be the first time the Wyvern Theatre has hosted the production

Wyvern Theatre excited to welcome huge show ‘for the first time’

An artist's impression of one possible option for a new theatre and venue in central Swindon

An artist's impression of one possible option for a new theatre and venue in central Swindon

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Council leader pleas 'stop talking Swindon down' in response to theatre plans

National Trust sites have been voted the best road trip stop off points

National Trust sites have been voted the best road trip stop off points

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National Trust sites voted most popular places to stop on a road trip

Artist's impressions of the design of a new entertainment venue planned for Swindon

Artist's impressions of the design of a new entertainment venue planned for Swindon

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Design and location revealed for new venue in Swindon

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What's on at Swindon's museums this half-term?

The event will be held at Christ Church

The event will be held at Christ Church

Paris Music Festival-inspired event coming next month

The Overtones announce Swindon show on Christmas tour

That'll Be The Day will bring a Christmas version to Swindon

That'll Be The Day will bring a Christmas version to Swindon

That'll Be The Day bringing Christmas special to Swindon

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is in charge of design

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is in charge of design

The Barn Theatre gearing up for 'Three Musketeers: Trois'

Vinyls have come back into fashion which was helped by new releases by artists such as Taylor Swift

Vinyls have come back into fashion which was helped by new releases by artists such as Taylor Swift

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WH Smith 'excited' to sell item that hasn't been on shelves for 30 years

Swindon Advertiser editor Daniel Wood at the Roves Farm Fright Night event

Swindon Advertiser editor Daniel Wood at the Roves Farm Fright Night event

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Roves Farm puts on tractor ride from hell in devilishly fun Halloween activity

Billy and Louie are through to the finals of The Voice UK

Billy and Louie are through to the finals of The Voice UK

Swindon singers make it through to The Voice final

Elbow to headline concert at Westonbirt Arboretum in 2025

The Rocky Horror Show - Jason Donovan as Frank 'n' Furter and Company .

The Rocky Horror Show - Jason Donovan as Frank 'n' Furter and Company .

Bath Theatre Royal

REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show is 'legendary musical extravaganza'

National Trust Properties will have autumn events this October half term

National Trust Properties will have autumn events this October half term

Halloween National Trust events for October half term in Bath and Bristol

National Trust sites across WIltshire will be hosting October half term events for kids

National Trust sites across WIltshire will be hosting October half term events for kids

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Potion making among National Trust October half term events

Foundations: The Bomford and Phelps Gifts is currently running at Museum & Art Swindon

Foundations: The Bomford and Phelps Gifts is currently running at Museum & Art Swindon

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Museum & Art Swindon set to unveil new exhibitions

Tildy's new single Home will be released on October 22

Tildy's new single Home will be released on October 22

The Voice UK stars praise singer ahead of new 'Swindon song' release

Billy and Louie, Hollie and Ace will all compete on Team Sir Tom

Billy and Louie, Hollie and Ace will all compete on Team Sir Tom

Billy and Louie join all Wiltshire and Oxfordshire team in semi-final of The Voice

Plans have been revealed for the former museum and art gallery at Apsley House

Plans have been revealed for the former museum and art gallery at Apsley House

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Former museum and art gallery building will become shops and restaurant

The Science Museum has opened its new storage site near Swindon up to the public

The Science Museum has opened its new storage site near Swindon up to the public

Sneak peek inside newly opened 'Indiana Jones treasure trove' science museum

Luke Hobbs with the Live Aid items

Luke Hobbs with the Live Aid items

'Treasure trove' of Live Aid items to go under the hammer