Welcome to the Wootton Bassett Carnival!

The Royal Wootton Bassett Carnival is a fantastic local tradition that takes place every year on the 3rd Saturday of May. In 2022, we celebrated our 50th anniversary and have continued to get bigger and better each year!

Please join us, and bring your family and friends. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all of our news. Just send us a message if you have a question, or would like to take part or even volunteer with us.

On carnival day, the High Street and Borough Fields is packed with dancers, singers, bands, stilt walkers, face painters, balloon modellers, street magic and many more to entertain the local community for free. Donations are always appreciated as we are funded purely by donations!

Our main event is the Grand Procession which takes place this year on Saturday 18th May 2024 an leaves Marlowe Way at 4.30pm. We have paid professional acts such as Dolphin Marching Band, Britannia Majorettes, Flaming Feathers, Ministry of Samba, Silent Adventures and the OG’s. Other entrants are local schools, pre-schools, Cubs, Beavers, Brownies, Rainbows, pubs, businesses, care homes, clubs, charities, organisations and many more.

Entry is free and the winners of each class are awarded a trophy and prize money.  Our theme for 2024 is 🌈 Rainbows 🌈 You can interpret this however you like and we can’t wait to see what you come up with. Let your imaginations run wild!

Additional parking is available on Carnival Day at the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Lime Kiln, SN4 7HG.  Please note that the gates will be locked at 8pm.

Upcoming Events

Saturday 20th April – Sausage and Cider Festival at the RWB Rugby Club – get in touch with Kerry@wbcarnival.co.uk if you would like to book a stall pitch.

Thursday 2nd May – Carnival Quiz Night, contact nicky@wbcarnival.co.uk to book a team in.

Saturday 18th May 2024 – Carnival Day, entertainment at Borough Fields and the High Street plus the Grand Procession starting at Marlowe Way at 4.30pm.

Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite to join the Silent Adventures tour during the procession RWB Carnival Meets Silent Adventures

Our Royal Family

We would like to commemorate other locals in our community. We will be asking for nominations for anyone in our community that you feel should be recognised for making a difference. Someone that residents relate to, rely upon or seek advice from. They may be long-serving, maybe helping others whilst suffering adversity themselves, and may just brighten the lives of those they come into contact with. They could be people who look out for neighbours, who care for others, volunteer drivers or local people who do worthwhile work benefitting others in our community. We want to recognise those people doing exceptional things for the good of their community, who often remain behind the scenes and are not normally recognised. 

Please contact nicky@wbcarnival.co.uk to nominate. Please make sure that the person you are nominating is available all day on Saturday 18th May, and you have their approval to nominate them!
The closing date for nominations is Friday 5th April 2024 and winners will be contacted and announced by Friday 12th April 2024.
We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Principal Sponsor

We’re thrilled to announce that Wiltshire Surveyors is the main sponsor of the Royal Wootton Bassett Carnival 2024! Their generous support will help us make this year’s carnival bigger and better than ever before!
We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to supporting local events like ours. Their dedication to making a positive impact in our town is truly commendable.
Get ready for an unforgettable carnival experience, filled with laughter, music, and joy for all ages! Stay tuned for more updates on the festivities ahead. Let’s give a big round of applause to Wiltshire Surveyors for their invaluable contribution!