Town's Brewery Site Poised for Vibrant Regeneration with Over 100 New Homes Friday, August 1, 2025 devizes wadworth brewery regeneration housing development backhouse community heritage biodiversity Residents of Devizes, Wiltshire, are invited to engage in the upcoming transformation of the historic Wadworth Brewery site in the heart of the town. The long-anticipated redevelopment will introduce 102 new homes, blending … Read More
Sidmouth Folk Festival Returns for 71st Year with Spectacular and Diverse Line-Up Friday, August 1, 2025 sidmouth folk festival community music workshops tradition accessibility volunteers heritage The Sidmouth Folk Festival has triumphantly returned to its historic seaside town for its 71st year, bringing a vibrant schedule of over 800 performances, workshops, and community events. This year marks a new chapter as the … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Replace Bath’s Historic Fire Station with Modern Facility Wednesday, July 30, 2025 firestation bath avon redevelopment architecture firefighting wellbeing heritage safety modernisation Bath’s iconic fire station near Cleveland Bridge, an Art Deco gem from 1938, is set to be demolished and replaced with a modern facility. Avon Fire and Rescue Service has submitted a planning application to Bath and North … Read More
Wiltshire’s Bowood Estate Celebrates 50 Years with a Vibrant Summer Festival Tuesday, July 29, 2025 bowood wiltshire estate summer festival nature theatre adventure heritage art This summer, Wiltshire’s historic Bowood Estate invites visitors to immerse themselves in a rich blend of natural beauty, heritage, and cultural experiences as it celebrates 50 years since its House and Gardens opened to the … Read More
Investigation Underway After Bone Discovered in Shepton Mallet Prison Yard Tuesday, July 29, 2025 sheptonmallet prison investigation history heritage bonediscovery contraband coveattractions ukprisons archaeology An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a bone in the drains of Shepton Mallet Prison’s exercise yard. During a routine drainage sweep, staff uncovered the bone alongside a cache of smuggled … Read More
Longleat’s Summer Carnival: A Celebration of History, Fun, and Steam Sunday, July 27, 2025 longleat carnival funfair circus railway history conservation workshops family heritage This summer, Longleat is hosting a vibrant Summer Carnival that promises something for everyone—from history enthusiasts to adventure seekers. Taking place until Sunday, August 31, this festive event is set across the … Read More