Stonehenge
Longleat commissioned puppetry specialists from the National Theatre’s production of ‘Warhorse’ to bring a giant lion puppet to life. The big cat puppet, which is nearly three metres long and more than two metres tall, features in daily parades at the Wiltshire stately home throughout the summer as part of the 50th anniversary of Longleat […]
Now in its seventh year and firmly established in the county’s sporting calendar, the Wiltshire Sports Awards is open for nominations. The Wiltshire Council run awards recognise and reward athletes, clubs, coaches and volunteers from across the county who dedicate their time and efforts to support Wiltshire’s strong sports community and who inspire the next […]
This summer Reflection, a spectacular exhibition of art created using glass, explores the theme of reflection; both as a visual response to the Cathedral’s beautiful medieval building and as a stimulus for meditative reflection. The exhibition, featuring specially made pieces by nine internationally known artists, opens on 1 August and runs until November. Salisbury Cathedral has long […]
In pictures – Chalke Valley History Festival 2016
Sir Elton John live at Longleat, 12 June 2016, supported by Foy Vance.
Music legend Elton John played a sell-out open-air concert at Longleat on 12 June as part of the Safari Park’s 50th anniversary celebrations. View photos of Elton John at Longleat 15,000 people danced the night away in the sunshine to a selection of Elton John’s greatest hits including I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, […]
Could you be a friend to Julia’s House? The children’s hospice charity is looking for volunteers to join its network of Friends’ Groups fundraising in Wiltshire. There are established and fledgling groups in Devizes, Chippenham, Salisbury Plain and Pewsey & Marlborough, all of which welcome new members. Julia’s House is also keen to hear from […]
To encourage children to celebrate local history, The Shires Shopping Centre is giving a local primary school class, Scout group or youth club the chance to enjoy a special after dark visit to Trowbridge Museum on Friday 8 July. Taking part in a torchlit search around the museum and settling down to a special screening […]
