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Afternoon Music with Cirencester Eclectic Strings

String orchestra from Cirencester performing an eclectic range of music from baroque to Bartok and beyond

Wed 22 Jul15:00Tetbury Goods Shed(4.3mi)

via Tetbury Goods ShedLocal gem

Cleopatra : The captivating new retelling of the story of the legendary Egyptian queen. Meet the real woman behind the...

Community

Around £15.00

Cleopatra : The captivating new retelling of the story of the legendary Egyptian queen. Meet the real woman behind the...

IN CONVERSATION with Natasha Solomons about her new book CLEOPATRA THURSDAY 23rd JULY 7pm The Garden Room at THE OLD BELL HOTEL, Malmesbury (SN16 0BW) Tickets £15 - includes a complimentary Old Bell Cocktail ( non alcoholic version available) Ticket, cocktail and copy of book: &am

Thu 23 JulBarn Owl Books(0.2mi)

via Barn Owl BooksLocal gem

Cleopatra - In conversation with Natasha Solomons

Talks & Lectures

Around £15

Cleopatra - In conversation with Natasha Solomons

Thursday 23rd July - 7pm The Garden Room at Old Bell Hotel , Malmesbury (SN16 0BW) Ticket with complimentary cocktail £15 Ticket with complimentary cocktail and copy of book (pb RRP £9.99) : £22.50

Thu 23 JulBarn Owl Books(0.2mi)

via Barn Owl BooksLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Sold Out Flower Pressing Workshop with Garden Tour (One-Day)

** SOLD OUT ** Learn the delicate art of pressed-flower design in this crafting workshop hosted by Melissa Richardson and Amy Fielding fr...

Thu 23 JulHighgrove Gardens(4.3mi)

via Highgrove GardensLocal gem

Community

Coffee Shop

A chance to catch up over a cup of coffee or tea and a cake, scone or piece of shortbread

Thu 23 Jul14:00St Giles(4.9mi)

via St GilesLocal gem

Community

Living Churchyard Working Party

an opportunity to help with the maintenance of our beautiful Living Churchyard (and get some exercise in the fresh air!) or just to come along and find out what we do. Refreshments often including cake are served from about 10.15am

Sat 25 Jul09:30St Giles(4.9mi)

via St GilesLocal gem

Live Music

The Dave Betts Latin Jazz Collective

Drummer, multi-percussionist and composer specialising in jazz, Latin and funk, plus piano, guitars and sax

Sat 25 Jul20:30Tetbury Goods Shed(4.3mi)

via Tetbury Goods ShedLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Pig Willow Weaving Workshop 2026 (One-Day)

Join us at Highgrove Gardens for an exclusive and immersive experience, working alongside renowned international willow artist Emma Stoth...

Sun 26 JulHighgrove Gardens(4.3mi)

via Highgrove GardensLocal gem

Nature & Outdoors

Tetbury and the Wool Industry: Guided Walk

Stroll through the town's historical associations with wool with Jane Haines of the History of Tetbury Society.

Sun 26 Jul15:00Tetbury Goods Shed(4.3mi)

via Tetbury Goods ShedLocal gem

Community

Around £45

The hairbrush pocket

The hairbrush pocket workshop for children age 8+

Mon 27 JulThread and Roots(4mi)

via Thread and RootsLocal gem

Community

Around £45

The hairbrush pocket

The hairbrush pocket workshop for children age 8+

Mon 27 Jul10:30Thread and Roots(4mi)

via Thread and RootsLocal gem

Community

Around £46

Create your own fabric

Create your own fabric and sew a unique project with it!

Tue 28 JulThread and Roots(4mi)

via Thread and RootsLocal gem

Community

Around £46

Create your own fabric

Create your own fabric and sew a unique project with it!

Tue 28 Jul10:30Thread and Roots(4mi)

via Thread and RootsLocal gem

Community

Around £45

The halter neck top

The halter neck top for age 15+

Wed 29 JulThread and Roots(4mi)

via Thread and RootsLocal gem

Community

Goods Shed Piano Club July 2026

Our monthly Piano Club, where local amateur musicians play for an appreciative and interested audience.

Wed 29 Jul15:00Tetbury Goods Shed(4.3mi)

via Tetbury Goods ShedLocal gem

Community

Trio Paradis

are in the Abbey on the first Tuesday in the month, at 2.00pm. The next concert will be on Tuesday 4th August.

Tue 4 AugMalmesbury Abbey(0.1mi)

via Malmesbury AbbeyLocal gem

Community

August Light – Paintings by Janie George

Paintings communicating the feelings of being a human being among other life forms and the processes of time and the elements

Wed 5 Aug11:00Tetbury Goods Shed(4.3mi)

via Tetbury Goods ShedLocal gem

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Venues with events near Malmesbury

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

Barn Owl Books0.2 miles away Malmesbury Abbey0.1 miles away

More about Malmesbury

Wiltshire, England

Malmesbury is in Wiltshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Barn Owl Books and Caerbladon, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Malmesbury 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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Afternoon Music with Cirencester Eclectic Strings

Cleopatra : The captivating new retelling of the story of the legendary Egyptian queen. Meet the real woman behind the...

Cleopatra - In conversation with Natasha Solomons