A rare African white-backed vulture chick has hatched at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire – the first successful arrival of its kind at the site in over a decade. The fledgling, now just over five weeks old, remains sheltered beneath the wings of its parents in a carefully built nest, offering a glimpse of hope […]
The rural villages of Firsdown and Pitton, East of Salisbury, have now officially been connected for the first time by an off-road route. The new permissive bridleway will provide a link between the two villages and will offer recreation opportunities for walkers, horse riders and pedal cyclists across the rolling countryside in Wiltshire, along the […]
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 & […]
The intrepid naturalist and TV presenter wowed the crowds at the Wiltshire estate in 2024 and is returning with another exclusive animal live show in May half term, 24 May to 1 June. “I’m incredibly excited to announce I’ll be back with Steve Backshall Live at Longleat. Last year was so much fun and I […]
The Spirit of Water flower festival will open in bloom on Tuesday 13 May to Saturday 18 May, exploring the power of water in all its different forms. More than 30,000 flowers will be used in a huge array of arrangements which will range from ‘a world without water’ to a journey along a ‘river […]
Wiltshire Council has invested in a 100% electric Refuse Collection Vehicle (eRCV) which will be trialled around the county by its waste collection contractor, Hills, in support of its objectives to reduce carbon emissions and modernise its fleet to include low carbon vehicles. Starting this month, the trial aims to test the performance of the vehicle […]
Salisbury Cathedral has won a prestigious award at The 22nd Natural Stone Awards Ceremony, recognising the skilled work that has taken place on the high East End gable of the Cathedral. The Cathedral’s Clerk of Works, Gary Price, and Head Mason, Lee Andrews, attended the awards ceremony in London to collect the award and celebrate […]
Guests at Longleat will once again be able to walk-through a bat cave at the Wiltshire estate. Closed in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, work is underway to reopen the attraction with around 30 Egyptian fruit bats from 15 February. Simon Askew, Interim Chief Operating Officer, said: “We have regularly heard from guests that they […]
Christmas at Stourhead 2024 is on until 1 January 2025 and featured new artworks as well as old favourites.
