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, […]



Imber Bus 2024

Photos of Imberbus 2024

Once a year the 23A service runs to Imber. Imberbus 2024 – Saturday 17 August.



Tales of Two Cities launched

Alex Langlands and Hadrian Cook have launched their new book Tales of Two Cities which tells the story of Salisbury and Old Sarum where the city originally started. Alex said: “I’m delighted to have launched Tales of Two Cities: Settlement and Suburb in Old Sarum and Salisbury at Salisbury Museum, in advance of the Festival […]



Three new galleries at The Salisbury Museum

The Salisbury Museum has now completed The National Lottery Heritage Fund Past Forward: Salisbury Museum for Future Generations restoration and redevelopment work, and the unveiling of three new galleries took place on Saturday 13 July. The Devenish Bradshaw Salisbury History Gallery, Ceramics Gallery and Natural History Gallery are now open to the local community and […]



Photos of Chalke Festival 2024

Chalke Festival 2024



Rare Amur tiger cubs thriving at Longleat

Longleat keepers have shared an update on the four rare Amur tiger cubs born a month ago at the Wiltshire Safari Park. The birth attracted world-wide attention as the cubs accounted for half of all successful Amur tigers born in Europe so far this year. The Amur tiger is one of the most endangered animals […]



Dr Olivia Chapple

Dr Olivia Chapple is awarded the prestigious Elizabeth Medal of Honour by the RHS

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has presented the prestigious Elizabeth Medal of Honour to Dr Olivia Chapple, founder and Chair of Trustees at Horatio’s Garden. At a ceremony at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Olivia received the award from Keith Weed, President of the RHS. The Elizabeth Medal of Honour (EMH) is the highest RHS honour […]



Horatio’s Garden South West launches new private tours of the acclaimed, fully accessible garden

Nationwide charity Horatio’s Garden, which won a gold medal and Best in Show at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023, has launched a new series of tours offering the public the chance to visit Horatio’s Garden South West, one of the charity’s seven award-winning, fully accessible gardens. Opening on selected dates until September, the public can […]



Steve Backshall

‘Steve Backshall Live’ returns to Longleat during May half-term

Steve Backshall, one of Britain’s best-loved and most intrepid naturalists and television presenters, is returning to Longleat for the first time in over a decade this May half term. He’ll present an all-new wildlife show, created exclusively for Longleat from Saturday 25 May until Sunday 2 June. Tickets are on sale now. During the show, […]



Wiltshire legends Jesus Jones announce co-headline tour with EMF

Two of the 90’s most enduring alternative-rock acts, Jesus Jones and EMF, have announced a co-headline tour for Autumn 2024. Taking over big rooms in Manchester, Bristol, plus a major date at London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum this October, the co-headliners will be sharing a bill for the first time ever. A tour that promises […]