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Sarum Lights explores lost worlds for 2025

Salisbury Cathedral will premiere a brand-new light and sound show from Luxmuralis this November, when Sarum Lights returns. Sarum Lights: Lost Worlds, supported by Trethowans, will run from Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 November. In previous years, Sarum Lights has attracted more than 12,000 people from across the region. This immersive event will transform both […]



Stourhead prepares to shine with dazzling new displays for Christmas 2025

The countdown to Christmas has begun at Stourhead, where preparations are underway for the return of one of the most enchanting light trails in the country. From 28 November to 31 December, the National Trust’s historic estate will once again be transformed into a glowing wonderland as Christmas at Stourhead unveils a host of dazzling […]



Salisbury International Arts Festival 2025

Salisbury International Arts Festival returns this year on Saturday 24 May and runs until Sunday 8 June. Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative Gareth Machin said: “A Festival is an opportunity to let imaginations soar and this year we are definitely looking skyward with a programme full of creativity and originality. This year’s festival is designed […]



World First – Wallace & Gromit to Appear in Lantern Form at Longleat’s Festival of Light This Christmas

Award-winning duo Wallace & Gromit will be seen in lantern form in a world first at Longleat in Wiltshire this Christmas. The creations from Aardman will be part of the British Icons theme for The Festival of Light at the estate. Well-loved characters Shaun the Sheep, Feathers McGraw and Morph will be joining Wallace & […]



Steve Backshall Live returns to Longleat in 2025

The intrepid naturalist and TV presenter wowed the crowds at the Wiltshire estate in 2024 and is returning with another exclusive animal live show in May half term, 24 May to 1 June. “I’m incredibly excited to announce I’ll be back with Steve Backshall Live at Longleat. Last year was so much fun and I […]



Dazzling new light artworks sparkle at Stourhead this Christmas

Christmas at Stourhead returns from 29 November to 1 January – bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever before. This year’s illuminated after-dark trail, created by Culture Creative and produced in partnership with Sony Music and the National Trust, features an array of dazzling new light installations that are guaranteed to enchant visitors of all […]



Sarum Lights returns to Salisbury Cathedral with spectacular new light and sound installation

Salisbury Cathedral will premiere a brand-new light and sound spectacular from Luxmuralis when Sarum Lights returns this November. Sarum Lights: Time, supported by CCLA Investment, will run from Tuesday 5 to Saturday 9 November. In previous years, Sarum Lights has attracted more than 12,000 people from across the region to the spectacular event by Luxmuralis […]



Double-bill screening of Director Richard Bazley’s Censure/Confines in Corsham

Following the huge success of the films of Director Richard Bazley’s CENSURE and CONFINES on the Film Festival Circuit, Pound Arts in Corsham have announced a Double-Bill Screening plus a Q&A with the Director and selected cast and crew on 12 November. Richard Bazley said: “Our films have been screened all over the World from […]



Longleat Festival of Light 2024

The Festival of Light 2024 invites visitors to turn back the clock and travel the world creating magical memories by stepping into the past with the interactive and immersive lantern trail. There will be the opportunity to walk through a great pyramid of Egypt, dodge a dinosaur’s roar, or marvel at a 10-metre-high Roman Colosseum […]



Hot air balloons dancing across the decades to celebrate Longleat’s 75th anniversary in Icons of the Sky spectacular

Hot air balloons will be swaying to the music from across eight decades as Longleat celebrates 75 years of the Wiltshire stately home being open to the public with a series of spectacular musical night glows. Guests will be invited to rock through time from 1940s icon Glenn Miller through to Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, […]