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Secret Spitfires Memorial

The Secret Spitfires Memorial has been unveiled in Salisbury. The life-sized replica MK-9 Spitfire honours civilians that built the plane in World War Two. It’s been sited near a former factory on the site of the current rugby club. The event was marked by a flypast by a Spitfire and the ribbon was officially cut […]



Longleat’s Rich History Brought to Life in Major New Outdoor Exhibition

Fascinating stories from five centuries of Longleat’s rich history have been brought to life as part of a major new outdoor exhibition.



The Chalke Valley History Festival set to return in 2021

The largest celebration of history in the UK, The Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival is set to return from the afternoon of Wednesday 23rd to the evening of Sunday 27th June. Taking place at its spectacular venue in Broad Chalke, near Salisbury in Wiltshire, it will be one of the first big ‘live’ events […]



Discover the Magic of Christmas at Stourhead

Stourhead’s hugely popular Christmas light trail returns for its second year with a host of new installations from 27 November 2020– 3 January 2021.



Longleat unveils land of light event

Longleat will be magically transformed into the Land of Light this winter as part of a brand new event.



Wiltshire Council encourages residents to celebrate VE Day at home

Wiltshire Council has created a special VE Day at home pack to help residents of all ages celebrate and mark the 75th anniversary of this historic moment in time. With social distancing measures still in place, the pack contains simple advice and suggestions to have a household garden party on 8 May, which this year […]



Chalke Valley History Festival 2020

The world’s largest festival entirely devoted to history returns to Broad Chalke, near Salisbury, for its 10th year



Sarum Lights

The light and sound spectacular, Sarum Lights, is the opening event of Salisbury 2020, City on the move



Spectacular new festive light trail at Stourhead

Thousands of lights will illuminate the night sky as Christmas at Stourhead opens for the very first time on Friday 29 November.



Former NATO General Secretary to give talk at Salisbury Guildhall

“Can an unstable world be made safer?” Lord Robertson of Port Ellen is set to host an evening of speech and discussion at Salisbury Guildhall. The event has been organised by Arundells and is taking place on 20 November. Lord Robertson is speaking as a distinguished expert in the field of politics and international relations […]