Stonehenge
While Bowood House and Gardens are now closed for the winter season (re-opening for spring on 1st April 2017), the House will open up to the public for just three days at the end of this month for some very special Christmas shopping that’s well away from the hustle-and-bustle of the high street! Bowood House […]
Giant illuminated versions of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved characters, and a 20-metre-tall multi-coloured birthday cake, with over two kilometres of lighting, will be among the highlights of Longleat’s Festival of Light this winter (November 11th – January 2nd and additional dates of 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th January 2017). There will be glowing tableaux of Peter […]
A magical evening of Carols by Candlelight is being held in Marlborough College chapel on Thursday, 8th December in aid of Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire children’s hospice charity. Royal biographer Penny Junor will be among the guest readers along with performances by the Salisbury Plain Military Wives’ Choir and Marlborough Rock Choir, plus, […]
Tisbury area residents can now access a state of the art fitness suite, fitted with the latest smart technology to record and track progress, as the new Nadder Centre opens its leisure facilities on 23 August. The centre also hosts start-up business units, which are available to view and rent from this date. The units provide […]
Longleat commissioned puppetry specialists from the National Theatre’s production of ‘Warhorse’ to bring a giant lion puppet to life. The big cat puppet, which is nearly three metres long and more than two metres tall, features in daily parades at the Wiltshire stately home throughout the summer as part of the 50th anniversary of Longleat […]
Now in its seventh year and firmly established in the county’s sporting calendar, the Wiltshire Sports Awards is open for nominations. The Wiltshire Council run awards recognise and reward athletes, clubs, coaches and volunteers from across the county who dedicate their time and efforts to support Wiltshire’s strong sports community and who inspire the next […]
This summer Reflection, a spectacular exhibition of art created using glass, explores the theme of reflection; both as a visual response to the Cathedral’s beautiful medieval building and as a stimulus for meditative reflection. The exhibition, featuring specially made pieces by nine internationally known artists, opens on 1 August and runs until November. Salisbury Cathedral has long […]
In pictures – Chalke Valley History Festival 2016
