Tickets to November’s popular light and sound spectacular, Sarum Lights created by Luxmuralis, are now on sale via Salisbury Cathedral’s website. View photos of Sarum Lights 2023 This year‘s show Sarum Lights: Illuminating Art takes visitors on a stunning journey from Baroque Art and the Protestant-Catholic conflicts of the 16th century through to Art Deco […]
The Festival of Light returns to Longleat this winter and promises is bigger and better than ever with a magical new theme. In pictures – The Festival of Light 2023 The UK’s original and best lantern festival is back from 11 November 2023 to 7 January 2024, inviting visitors to step straight into the pages […]
Longleat’s spectacular Sky Safari returns for three days of hot air ballooning fun from Friday 8 to Sunday 10 September. Marvel as a kaleidoscopic array of more than 115 balloons of all shapes and sizes take to the skies over the Wiltshire stately home for a weekend to remember. Each day, visitors have breathtaking views, […]
Marking World Elephant Day (12 August), Longleat is sharing, for the first time, details of an important conservation project to help conserve and protect Asian elephants. Earlier this year keepers from the Wiltshire Safari Park travelled to Thailand to support renowned osteopath, Tony Nevin, in giving practical workshops to people who care for elephants internationally. […]
Chalke Valley History Festival 2023
People in Wiltshire are being asked for their views on cycling and walking plans in Chippenham, Devizes and Trowbridge. The three Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) set out proposals for cycling and walking networks in each town, and highlight how these networks will be improved and connected to make it easier and safer […]
Horatio’s Garden Chelsea won both a Gold medal and Best in Show at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.
Horatio’s Garden Chelsea, designed by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg, has been awarded the coveted Best in Show title at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Designed for Horatio’s Garden, the Salisbury-based charity that nurtures wellbeing after spinal injury in vibrant sanctuaries in NHS spinal centres, Horatio’s Garden Chelsea is an adaptive garden that puts the […]
The Coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort was screened at Salisbury Cathedral, followed by festivities.
Longleat is celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III with a display of the historic robes and coronet worn by Marquesses of Bath at past coronations. The new exhibition is on display in the East Corridor of Longleat House until 4 June and also features the magnificent 19th Longleat State Chariot used by successive Marquesses […]