Wiltshire

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The new production of Dan Brown’s thriller&nbsp;The Da Vinci Code&nbsp;is earning rave reviews, and there are still a few tickets left for this weekend. Directed by award-winning Chelsea Walker, it involves more twists and turns than you can shake a sunflower at. Check it out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wiltshirecreative.co.uk/events/the-da-vinci-code" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>, tickets from £12, suitable for 16+.



How about weaving your own willow obelisk for the garden? <a href="https://wildlingstudioclassbooking.as.me/schedule/8d01fd3c/?appointmentTypeIds%5b%5d=56712372">Wildling Studio</a> still has a couple of spaces left on this Saturday’s workshop (£55). You’ll get homemade cake and lashings of tea to fuel your creativity, and something to show off when you get home.



Heads up shoppers! Clem’s spring fair is on <a href="https://comptonmarbling.co.uk/clems-fair/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Compton Marbling</a>, just outside Tisbury, this Friday and Saturday. Expect a meticulously curated collection of everything from vintage textiles to exquisite jewellery and luxury knits. And when you need a pick-me-up, you’ll find coffee and cakes supplied by local fave,&nbsp;<a href="https://birdandcarter.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bird and Carter</a>, too.



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Spending too long scrolling? The Digital Detox Club and Black Swan Sauna are joining forces for a <a href="https://www.digitaldetoxclub.co.uk/event-details/digital-detox-club-black-swan-sauna?fbclid=PAY2xjawJd71BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp5bkr7_NpVdclS7CAtU1vPJskZ0G8PJuhdscin0zNe7I7B3ISlID_Gm4SUgt_aem_eYOZmR_an3CMn_fUAQvGxA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Digital Detox</a> session at Glove Factory Studios this Saturday (26th). Relax with a lakeside sauna and cold dip, then get stuck into a guided journaling session. You’ll also tuck into a hot drink and cake round the fire, courtesy of the fabulous Wild Herb Café. Tickets £25.



If you’ve been longing to peek inside the gorgeous gardens at Fonthill House, you’re in luck. Head there this Sunday afternoon (27th) for sweeping parkland, formal gardens and wonderful woodland walks, stuffed with magnolias, rhododendrons and azaleas. Tickets £10, you can buy yours&nbsp;<a href="https://fonthill.co.uk/gardens/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



Salisbury’s going full medieval on Sunday 27 April, as the Market Place and Guildhall Square burst into life with a family-friendly celebration of St George’s Day. Expect knights in shining armour, medieval musicians and the mighty Salisbury Giant leading a lively procession, plus street food, creative workshops and kids&#8217; fair rides galore.



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Petal power incoming – Mompesson House and Salisbury’s Cathedral Close are celebrating the Festival of Blossom until 1 June. Grab a trail map, get crafty with a free workshop, or add your flair to the community blossom bunting. Alternatively, just soak up the clouds of blossom, which are looking pretty magical this spring.



If your idea of self-care involves a little indulgence (and let’s be honest, whose doesn’t), then <a href="https://www.whatleymanor.com/offers/events/aromatherapy-workshop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this</a> aromatherapy workshop on Saturday 26th is calling your name. Ella from Bampton House will take you through the magic of blending your own bespoke therapeutic body oil, and you’ll leave with a bottle of the good stuff. For £37.50, you get two blissful hours of guided blending, all materials, plus a snack to keep you going.



If it’s a bluebell bonanza you’re after, head over to Bowood’s&nbsp;<a href="https://bowood.org/house-gardens/woodland-garden/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woodland Garden</a>. The rhododendrons will also be out in force, plus there’s home-made cakes and coffee courtesy of The Nosh Box, a café come vintage horse trailer. Furry friends are welcome in the Woodland Gardens, just keep them on a lead. Tickets from £8.40, under 16’s and RHS members go free.



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If you haven’t sampled Iford Manor’s restaurant, then get your name down quick for the Friday night supper club. Expect a tasting menu from award-winning Head Chef, Matthew Briddon, with delights like onion tart and cheddar and rocket, pressed terrine of estate lamb and steamed catch of the day with caramelised chicory. Tickets £70pp, check it out&nbsp;<a href="https://ifordmanor.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/63135?catID=51902" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. &nbsp;



Vaughan’s seasonal pop-up feast goes Greek on 26 April, with a banquet that sounds frankly divine. Expect a Mediterannean mezze, with the likes of locally smoked taramasalata, kleftiko of West Country lamb and spanakopita with tzatziki made from Lacock wild garlic. Better come hungry! Ticket’s £60, check it out <a href="https://vaughanscookeryschool.co.uk/products/26th-april-a-greek-spring-feast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



We’re off to Chippenham this Friday and Saturday for a festival sure to put a smile on your face (apologies in advance, designated drivers). Lots of delicious craft beers feature, plus there’s live music on the Saturday too. You’ll find tickets&nbsp;<a href="https://tckty.camra.org.uk/e/327/chippenham-camra-beer-cider-perry-festival" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.



You’ve seen the film. You’ve swooned over Swayze – now see one of cinema’s biggest all-time hits on stage. The smash hit theatre production of Ghost finishes at the Wyvern Theatre this Saturday, and there are a handful of seats left. It’s love, loss and romantic pottery-making from beyond the grave – don’t forget to take a tissue!&nbsp;<a href="https://trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon/en-GB/event/musical/ghost-the-musical-tickets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tickets</a>&nbsp;from £21.

Diaries at the ready! What’s on in Wiltshire this weekend

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