Stonehenge
A new temporary exhibition is coming to the Wessex Gallery of Archaeology. From 18th November to the end of February, a special case displays some exceptional objects discovered by members of the public in the Salisbury area. A husband and wife team, detecting in the Deverill valley near Warminster, have discovered many of the treasured pieces. […]
Europe’s largest display of giant Chinese illuminations is at Longleat this winter. A total of around 7,000 individual lanterns, 15km of silk and a dazzling 40km of LED lights are being used in a series of stunning tableaux for the Festival of Light. The highlights of the spectacular event include a 70m long dragon made up of […]
Six pear trees have been presented to Lord and Lady Lansdowne by Peter Cooper, Master of the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers in recognition of Bowood winning The Historic Houses Association/Christie’s ‘Garden of the Year 2014’. The trees have been planted in the Walled Garden behind Bowood House, with a further two pear trees due to […]
Enjoy a haunting host of thrills and chills as Longleat’s infamous Halloween Festival (Saturday, October 11th – Monday, November 3rd). Following its sell-out run last year, the frightfully popular Ghost Tours are back with a vengeance. Taking place six times a day, the tours provide a frightfully exciting experience (Oct 11th-12th, 18th-19th and Oct 25th […]
