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 ...
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 on sale NOW |
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 Flower ClubSeasonal Splendour 
A flower arranging demonstration with Sandie Draper, MBE.
Date: Thursday 5 November 7:00pm Contact: Michele 07798 817249 |
The White Horse Folk ClubSteve Tilston in Concert
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Highworth Historical SocietyA History Walk of Faringdon - a talk by Dr. Mike Wise
In 1681, Thomas Baskerville described Farindon as 'pretty well built with some good inns for entertainment'. Explore the history of the buildings around the market place, the ownership of the manor and the role of Faringdon House in The Civil War, and why were Crown Prince Wilhelm and a German delegation taking refreshments at The Bell in 1909? Price: Visitors £3 cash on the door |
Highworth Choral SocietySpirit of Christmas Concert The Highworth Choral Society presents their annual Christmas Concert.
Date: Saturday 5 December |
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?