Wildlife

Longleat

Hippos Return to Longleat with a Luxurious New Home

This summer, Longleat Safari Park is making waves by welcoming hippos back for the first time in over 40 years. The park’s brand-new, luxurious ‘Hippodrome’ – a specially designed habitat – is ready to host its newest …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Bath

Discover Bath's Festival of Nature 2025

Bath will be the opening weekend host of the UK’s largest free celebration of the natural world, the Festival of Nature, from Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, June 15, 2025. This year, the festival will focus on the theme of …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Exmoor

Immerse Yourself in Exmoor’s Nature Festival

This spring, Exmoor National Park is set to unveil its full programme for the upcoming Exmoor Nature Festival, taking place from Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, June 1. With more than 60 events, the festival aims to celebrate the …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Volunteers

Restoring Historic Site to Create Bat Haven and Green Space

A dedicated team of volunteers came together on March 23 to tackle conservation efforts at Glastonbury’s historical Baily’s Buildings site. The main focus of their efforts was the planting of trees to establish a biodiverse …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read

Cider

Thatchers Cider Secures Future with New Somerset Orchard

Thatchers Cider has undertaken a significant effort to establish a new orchard near Bristol, effectively securing the future supply of cider in the West Country into the 2030s. Over three years, the company’s workers prepared …

By Charles Bowser · · 1 min read

National Trust

National Trust culls goats at Somerset beauty spot

The National Trust has recently culled the last four goats residing on Brean Down, a scenic peninsula in Somerset, due to poor health and a positive test for tuberculosis. The decision has been described as difficult by the …

By James Robinson · · 1 min read

Abseil

Take the Plunge: Abseil for Wildlife Conservation

Calling all thrill-seekers! Somerset Wildlife Trust is organizing the Abseil for Wildlife challenge in Weston-super-Mare this April. Brace yourself for a heart-stopping 130ft drop at Uphill Quarry in North Somerset, all in …

By Charles Bowser · · 2 min read

Wildlife

Taking the Leap: Abseiling for Somerset Wildlife Trust

Somerset Wildlife Trust is calling on daredevils to join them for a heart-stopping fundraising abseil in Weston-super-Mare this April. The Abseil for Wildlife challenge will see participants descend a thrilling 130ft drop, …

By Tommy Wathen · · 2 min read