The cancellation of a planned Winter Wonderland event in a Wiltshire town has left residents disappointed.
Melksham Town Council has confirmed it will not enter into an agreement with the organisers to hold the Christmas event at King George V Park.
The event had been due to run from mid-November until early January 2027, with plans including an ice rink, live entertainment and food stalls.
Frome events company Kingston Group had been lined up to run the event.
However, following a discussion held behind closed doors at a recent full council meeting, it was confirmed the plans would no longer go ahead.
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Town clerk Hayley Bell said: “Due to circumstances outside of the council’s control, we will no longer be entering into an agreement with Kingston Group to hire the park. Melksham Winter Wonderland 2026 will therefore not be going ahead with this company.”
She said despite the even cancellation there was still plenty to look forward to in Melksham this Christmas.
“We share residents’ disappointment but are pleased to confirm that our usual Christmas events are unaffected,” she added.
“We look forward to another outstanding light display throughout the town, courtesy of the Melksham Christmas Lights Group, Sarum Avenue Lights and other residents.”
Kingston Group came under fire earlier this year following the sudden closure of The View in Westbury, which it operated at the time.
The closure affected a number of planned events and weddings. The venue has since reopened under new management and with a new name.
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