Summer of Play at Stourhead
Looking for the ultimate family day out before the school holidays wrap up? The brilliant “Summer of Play” at Stourhead National Trust is in full swing, and it is the perfect excuse to get outdoors! Running daily until 6 September 2026, the Stableyard and Play Meadow have been completely transformed into an adventurous paradise for […]
Something truly spectacular is coming to Salisbury later this month. The inaugural Concours des Légendes is taking over the stunning grounds of Wilton House from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June 2026. This isn’t a standard classic car show where vehicles sit quietly on a lawn. Created by the 18th Earl of Pembroke, it’s an […]
Ballet Under the Stars is held annually at Hatch House near Tisbury. Staged within a 17th-century walled Dutch garden, the event has grown from an audience of fewer than 100 guests to over 400 per evening across three consecutive nights. The setting is transformed into a fully covered dinner theatre, where audiences experience a programme […]
The programme has been announced, and tickets are now on sale for this year’s Chalke History Festival. Taking place from 22 to 28 June, and sponsored by Evelyn Partners, this year’s event promises to be one of the stand-out occasions of the summer calendar, attracting the very top names and boasting a lineup of leading […]
Salisbury-based charity, Trussell, set up in 2000 by Paddy and Carol Henderson to support people struggling to afford food will be exhibiting a show garden at the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Trussell’s Together Garden, sponsored by Project Giving Back and designed by Rob Hardy is inspired by the way food banks, and the communities […]
Less than ten miles from Malmesbury is the beautiful Westonbirt Arboretum, home to Forest Live – five fabulous music shows in June. Artists from the world of indie, rock, pop, dance and reggae will be enthralling fans in the stunning woodland venue from 24 June when the series opener superstar DJ and Producer, Fatboy Slim […]
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 […]
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 & […]
