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The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl come to life at Longleat

This winter, The Festival of Light at Longleat will bring Roald Dahl’s much-loved stories to life. Launching on November 5 and running throughout the festive holidays until January 8, ‘The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl’ features a host of the acclaimed authors most iconic characters, including the BFG, Willy Wonka, Matilda and Fantastic Mr Fox. […]



Royal Photographic Society Documentary Photographer of the Year 2021 at Chippenham Museum

Royal Photographic Society Documentary Photographer of the Year 2021 Touring exhibition can be seen at Chippenham Museum until 12 November. The RPS Documentary Photographer of the Year is an international competition attracting exceptional visual storytellers from across the world. Documentary photography is a unique medium that communicates the human condition seen through a moment in […]



Longleat Sky Safari 2022

Over 100 hot air balloons are set to take to the skies above Longleat in Wiltshire as part of its spectacular Sky Safari (9-11 September). Now in its fifth year, the three-day festival features daily mass launches, night glows set to music and a host of other fun activities including model balloon flight demonstrations, street […]



The Duchess of Cornwall will open Chalke Valley History Festival

The Duchess of Cornwall will introduce the first event of The Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival 2022, ‘Rediscovering Women in History’, a discussion between authors Philippa Gregory and Alison Weir. On arrival, The Duchess will be received by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton and welcomed to the Festival by Cllr Tom Hitchings, […]



Celebrating ten years of Horatio’s Garden at Longford Castle

Stunning private estate to welcome visitors this June in support of national charity Horatio’s Garden



‘Open to the Skies’ concert at Bowood House

The ‘Open to the Skies’ concert promises an evening of celebration and rousing military music



Nashville star comes to Swindon this spring

2022 marks the 25th year since Gretchen Peters first set foot on a UK stage. And in honour of the occasion, the Nashville-via-New-York star will be heading back to these shores. Planning a series of special appearances this Spring, Peters will be packing-in a mixture of fixtures that range from unmissable full-band live performances (featuring […]



Sarum Lights: Heaven and Earth

Heaven and Earth is a new light installation by artist Peter Walker and composer David Harper of Luxmuralis, running from 9 to 13 November at Salisbury Cathedral to coincide with the final week of the UN Climate Summit, COP26.



Get ready to sparkle with over a million Christmas lights at Stourhead

The countdown to Christmas has started and National Trust’s Stourhead is getting ready to welcome its glittering illuminated Trail back this year, from 26 November to 2 January 2022. Marvel at the delights of Stourhead’s unique gardens adorned with decoration. This family-friendly magical festive trail in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside will be flooded […]



Discover the Magic of Christmas at Longleat

Longleat is being transformed into a magical wonderland of festive fun and adventure this winter.