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What's on in Abbey Meads

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Abbey Meads.

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Children & FamilyComedy

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! Over twenty years later, the company has expanded from one London residency to being countrywide, running shows and workshops all over the UK from Peebles to Portsmouth, popping up at festivals like Glastonbury, End Of The Road and Camp Bestival. They have also published a book on how to write and perform stand-up, and host their own Radio Nonsense podcast to bring the sillies to families all over the world. In August 2025, they won The Victoria Wood Award, the Edinburgh Comedy Awards’ panel prize, in recognition of our two decades in this glorious endeavour. The show is family friendly, but without any patronising idiocy. In fact, it’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance of the entire audience claiming to be called Bob. “A highlight for children in recent years, giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy… with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club” – The Guardian ***** “An essential treat.” – Fest Magazine “Absolutely hilarious.” – The Yorkshire Times **** “The ethos is just right” – The Daily Telegraph “The perfect way to entertain the whole family.” – Three Weeks “All in all this show was great.” – The Scotsman “Comedy Club 4 Kids has...

Thu 23 Jul14:00Town Gardens Bowl(3.5mi)

via Town Gardens Bowl

Likely freeSports & Fitness

Cycle 4 Fitness

Bring your own bike and enjoy cycling round our track Price per hour: Adults: £5.00, Children: £4.00 , Family group £16.00 Book online at https://centralswindonnorthpc.xnlcloud.com/LhWeb/en/public/Home

Thu 23 Jul16:00Moredon Sporting Hub(1.7mi)

via Moredon Sporting HubLocal gem

Community

Around £2.50

First Gear

Bring your own bike and enjoy cycling round our track at a discounted price! Cost: £2.50 Book online at https://centralswindonnorthpc.xnlcloud.com/LhWeb/en/public/Home

Thu 23 Jul18:00Moredon Sporting Hub(1.7mi)

via Moredon Sporting HubLocal gem

Community

South Swindon Rounders - Buckhurst Community Centre

We are holding a 4-week trial for rounders! A rounders game session for all ages/movement. Suitable for all ages Everyone Welcome Buckhurst Community Centre, SN3 3BS 6:00 – 7:30PM

Thu 23 Jul19:00Buckhurst Park Community Centre(3.3mi)

via Buckhurst Park Community Centre

Community

Band Practice - Room 10 (MT)

One for the diary — Band Practice - Room 10 (MT) at Highworth Community Centre. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Highworth Community Centre(4.6mi)

via Highworth Community Centre

Religion & Spirituality

Growth Group B

Spotted Growth Group B on Pathway Church Purton's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Thu 23 Jul20:30Pathway Church Purton(3.4mi)

via Pathway Church Purton

Likely freeCommunity

Jake Lockhart

Wiltshire based solo performer, delivering lively covers of your favourite Alternative Indie Rock anthems live from the top bar! Thursday 23rd July Free Entry 8:30pm

Thu 23 Jul21:30The Victoria(3.6mi)

via The Victoria

Theatre

Around £26.50

Dial M for Murder at Wyvern Theatre

Before it became the iconic Hitchcock film, Dial M for Murder was a theatrical smash hit, and now it returns thrillingly to the stage for 2026, brought to life by phil&ben Productions in association with Eastbourne Productions.

Fri 24 JulTotal Swindon(1.5mi)

via Total SwindonLocal gem

Likely freeSports & Fitness

Limitless Cycle 4 Fitness

A low-support inclusive cycling session. Adapted and standard bicycles available to people who have been signed off for use. Adults: £5.50, Support Workers: FREE. Book online at https://centralswindonnorthpc.xnlcloud.com/LhWeb/en/public/Home

Fri 24 Jul12:30Moredon Sporting Hub(1.7mi)

via Moredon Sporting HubLocal gem

Community

Ukulele Club - Room 9

Ukulele Club - Room 9. Highworth Community Centre. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Fri 24 Jul13:30Highworth Community Centre(4.6mi)

via Highworth Community Centre

Likely freeSports & Fitness

Cycle 4 Fitness

Bring your own bike and enjoy cycling round our track Adults: £5.00, Children: £4.00 , Family group £16.00 Book online at https://centralswindonnorthpc.xnlcloud.com/LhWeb/en/public/Home

Fri 24 Jul17:00Moredon Sporting Hub(1.7mi)

via Moredon Sporting HubLocal gem

Community

Bongo's Bingo

Start Time: 6:30pm | Last Entry: 8:00pm First Game of Bingo: 8:30pm BINGO RAVE CHEESY SINGALONGS DANCE OFFS SICK PRIZES & CASH CASH MONEY TO BE WON

Fri 24 Jul19:30Mecca Social Club(3mi)

via Mecca Social Club

Community

Bang to Rites - Room 10

Bang to Rites - Room 10 at Highworth Community Centre. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Fri 24 Jul20:30Highworth Community Centre(4.6mi)

via Highworth Community Centre

Community

Bang to Rites - Room 9

Spotted Bang to Rites - Room 9 on Highworth Community Centre's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Fri 24 Jul20:30Highworth Community Centre(4.6mi)

via Highworth Community Centre

Theatre

Around £26.50

Dial M for Murder at Wyvern Theatre

Sat 25 JulTotal Swindon(1.5mi)

via Total SwindonLocal gem

Theatre

Outdoor Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

Outdoor theatre is coming back to Lydiard Park!

Sat 25 JulShaw Forest Park(2.3mi)

via Shaw Forest ParkLocal gem

Community

The Great Western Tattoo Show

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Sat 25 JulSteam - Museum of the Great Western Railway(2.6mi)

via Steam - Museum of the Great Western RailwayLocal gem

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Venues with events near Abbey Meads

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Moredon Sporting Hub1.7 miles away Total Swindon1.5 miles away Shaw Forest Park2.3 miles away

More about Abbey Meads

Wiltshire, England

Abbey Meads is in Wiltshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Abbey Meads events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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