The garden at Stourhead is showing the first hints of autumn’s arrival. With the National Trust gardening team hopeful that the trees and shrubs have benefitted from the gentle summer and are set to put on a beautiful display around the lake. Alan Power, Head Gardener said ‘The summer of 2017 was a very British […]
From an Ibiza dance party to Tractor Ted Diggers & Dumpers weekend, Bowood House and Gardens will be buzzing this August. Here’s the line up of events to look forward to… Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th August – Bowood Proms Weekend Classic Ibiza Concert – the Urban Soul Orchestra and DJ Goldierocks will be bringing some […]
From condiments to crafts, from books to beauty products, and from koeksisters to the flavours of the Kalahari: a true celebration of everything Southern African awaits those who attend the Celebrate Southern Africa Market 2017 on Sunday 18 June in Frome. This is a high-priority event for your diary if you have travelled to Southern Africa, […]
Set in the heart of the Wylye Valley, East Farm Christmas in Codford is a truly enchanting Christmas shop, and it’s open every day until 23 December. Now in its seventh year, the East Farm Christmas shop captures the very essence of Christmas – from an encounter with real live nativity animals to a meeting […]
Get wellied-up this Halloween and head to the Riverford Pumpkin Day for some farm fun! Taking place on Saturday 29th October, 11am-4pm, at Upper Norton Farm, Sutton Scotney, Riverford’s legendary pumpkin day is full of activities, tasty food, and a good dose of farm air. Children’s activities include pumpkin carving, donkey rides, face painting, worm digging, vegetable […]
It’s official – the stick is this summer’s must-have item. With the power to unleash every child’s imagination, the humble stick can be transformed into a wand, a way marker, a sword or a wild animal. Sticks are also essential tools for trying many of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ activities. […]
Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain is headlining the Great British Food Festival at Bowood House on August 20 & 21. This August sees the first ever Great British Food Festival at Bowood House. Along with wonderful food and drink producers, there will be headline chef demos, foodie talks, and terrific live music to enjoy […]
Inspire of Warminster returns to Warminster Town Park on Saturday 16 July with a fabulous line-up of local performers. This free family event is in its fourth year and runs from 1pm until 7pm. Refreshments are being provided by the Field Kitchen, Organ Inn and Pavilion Café, or spectators can bring their own picnics and spread […]
Head over for a Summer Festival at White Row Farm in Beckington on Saturday 9 July. As part of the Frome Festival this year White Row Farm & Shop is holding a Summer Festival on Saturday 9 July. Their popular ‘Tasting Marquee’ is always a calendar favourite. Open from 1pm, there will be lots of local suppliers on hand, […]
FROME FESTIVAL TICKETS SMASH BOX OFFICE RECORDS The official opening weekend of the Frome Festival Box Office appears to have broken all previous records for sales. Subscribers to the Frome Festival Friends scheme queued on Friday and Saturday 13 May for early bird tickets before general release on Sunday 15. In all, advanced tickets for popular […]
