Wiltshire sports stars shortlisted for awards

Local sporting success will be celebrated at the fifth Wiltshire Sports Awards in Trowbridge on October 22. More than 100 nominations were received this year, all of which highlighted the exceptional work and achievements of athletes, sports clubs, volunteers and coaches across Wiltshire. The shortlisted nominees from each category have been invited to attend the […]



A warm Wiltshire welcome for the Tour of Britain

Thousands headed for the streets of Wiltshire to catch a glimpse of the stars of world cycling as the Friends Life Tour of Britain raced into a warm Wiltshire welcome as communities came out to wave flags and cheer the riders through the county. Wiltshire Council and communities from Bradford on Avon to Pewsey hosted […]



The Early Early Christmas Fair 2014

Support ABF The Soldiers’ Charity at The Early Early Christmas Fair (EEC Fair) on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th September in the grounds of Tedworth Park. This year’s Fair, which will be opened year by Lady Carter, will begin earlier than usual and be open from 2pm – 6pm on Tuesday the 23rd September. There […]



Tour of Britain 2014 comes to Wiltshire: Where to watch it

The route for the Wiltshire stage of the Tour of Britain has been announced and now spectators will be looking for the best spots to catch the action. Wiltshire Council is working with the tour backers and local communities to provide the latest information as the county prepares to host one of the major sporting […]



Wessex Gallery of Archaeology opened by Professor Alice Roberts

BBC Time Team and Coast presenter Professor Alice Roberts has opened Salisbury’s new state-of-the-art Wessex Gallery of Archaeology at Salisbury Museum



Photos of opening of Wessex Gallery of Archaeology

On 16 July 2014, Professor Alice Roberts opened the new Wessex Gallery of Archaeology at Salisbury Museum



First World War Commemoration Event to remember fallen Wiltshire Soldiers

People are being invited to attend a special county-wide event to commemorate the sacrifice made by 10,000 Wiltshire soldiers during the First World War. The Wiltshire Council and Ministry of Defence-organised First World War Commemoration Event, which takes place on July 30 at 10am at Tidworth Military Cemetery, will give communities across the county the […]



Lord Pembroke to make hillclimb competition debut at Gurston Down Midsummer Speed Fest

The Spire FM Midsummer Speed Fest surges into action on Saturday and Sunday June 21st and 22nd with two packed days of competition at Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb, Broad Chalke, near Salisbury, the country’s most copiously-awarded speed venue. And on Sunday June 22nd we will see the Gurston Down competition debut of one of the […]



Fun, free, summer cycling in Wiltshire with Sky Ride Local

Summer is just around the corner and with it comes British Cycling’s Sky Ride Local programme in Wiltshire. The popular programme of rides, guided by trained British Cycling ride leaders, is set to kick off again on Sunday, June 8 in Trowbridge, with rides happening later in the month in Devizes, Chippenham and Salisbury. Organised […]



Horatio’s Garden NGS Open Day

Horatio’s Garden at Salisbury Hospital will be open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 11th May. The garden was designed by Cleve West, seven-time RHS gold-medal winner who was awarded Best in Show at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2011 and 2012. The mixed planting has been put together […]