Castle Cary Carnival 2025: Timings, Road Closures, and Parking Guide Friday, October 10, 2025 carnival castlecary wessex roadclosures parade illuminated events southwest tradition festival Castle Cary is set to celebrate its long-standing tradition with the Carnival 2025 happening this Saturday, October 11. As one of the highlights on the Wessex carnival circuit, the event promises a spectacular illuminated … Read More
Somerton: The Market Town That Preceded England’s Capital Sunday, October 5, 2025 somerton wessex somerset england anglosaxon history medieval kingdom winchester heptarchy Nestled in the heart of Somerset, Somerton is a medieval market town rich in history and significance. Long before England emerged as a unified nation, Somerton held prominence as a royal possession and, some speculate, the … Read More
Scenic 87-Mile Journey on the Heart of Wessex Line Showcases the Best of the South West Sunday, August 31, 2025 wessex train southwest travel scenic bath weymouth dorchester britain railway Experience one of the UK’s most scenic rail routes with an 87-mile journey along the Heart of Wessex Line, which offers travelers a charming glimpse of the South West’s top attractions. For as little as £20.90, you can … Read More
Mere Carnival 2025 Cancelled as Organisers Announce Hiatus Thursday, July 31, 2025 mere carnival cancelled 2025 wiltshire wessex grandprix community tradition events Organisers of the Mere Carnival have confirmed that the much-loved event scheduled for September 13, 2025, will be cancelled. This annual festival, which has been a cherished tradition in the Wiltshire border town for over 90 … Read More
Councils Unite for Devolution with Ambitious Cross-Region Initiatives Wednesday, July 16, 2025 devolution wessex infrastructure councils transport innovation environment growth partnership defence The councils of Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have unveiled a series of ambitious cross-regional projects as they intensify their push for a devolution deal. Together, these … Read More
Council Leaders Renew Efforts to Advance Devolution Plans in Wessex Tuesday, July 1, 2025 devolution wessex councils government mayoral infrastructure investment collaboration regionalgrowth combinedauthorities Council leaders from Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are actively lobbying the government to reinvigorate their devolution plans. After last year’s application to become a new strategic … Read More