Salisbury-based spinal injury charity Horatio’s Garden raised an incredible £61,500 from their 2025 art auction in partnership with Salisbury based auctioneers Woolley and Wallis. Over 70 established and emerging artists kindly donated their artworks for the online auction, which was held from October 9-26th 2025 and resulted in £80,000 of sales before artist commission. The artists included Sarah […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wiltshire-based sculptor Mark Coreth, known for his dynamic wildlife bronzes and public works joins other regional artists Chloë Lamb, Emma Haggas, Harry Yeatman- Biggs, Jenny Monds, Lucy Kent, Matthew Burt, Milo Burridge, Nick Crean, Nick Phillips, Rebecca Newnham and Tyga Helme in donating exclusive works for auction this October, to raise money for Horatio’s Garden […]
A rare African white-backed vulture chick has hatched at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire – the first successful arrival of its kind at the site in over a decade. The fledgling, now just over five weeks old, remains sheltered beneath the wings of its parents in a carefully built nest, offering a glimpse of hope […]
The rural villages of Firsdown and Pitton, East of Salisbury, have now officially been connected for the first time by an off-road route. The new permissive bridleway will provide a link between the two villages and will offer recreation opportunities for walkers, horse riders and pedal cyclists across the rolling countryside in Wiltshire, along the […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
The Spirit of Water flower festival will open in bloom on Tuesday 13 May to Saturday 18 May, exploring the power of water in all its different forms. More than 30,000 flowers will be used in a huge array of arrangements which will range from ‘a world without water’ to a journey along a ‘river […]