News and events

Free creative writing group for marginalised people launched

08 June 2022

Local Chippenham charity Kandu Arts are working to amplify marginalised voices with a regular free monthly creative writing group on the last Monday of each month.

Go behind the scenes at Arundells

08 June 2022

Explore behind the scenes at Arundells with their curator, Kate. Learn about how Arundells care for the collection whilst exploring areas of the house rarely seen by members of the public.

The July 2022 issue of Wiltshire Life is out now

08 June 2022

Don't miss our July issue - available to buy in shops or subscribe today and receive the issue straight to your door or device.

Soulful summer sounds at Iford Manor Jazz Festival

01 June 2022

Next month international, and up-and-coming jazz artists will once again fill the manor grounds with music, Steph Brown discovers more about this year’s event.

Longest serving staff member at Salisbury Hospital to attend Platinum Party at the Palace

31 May 2022

The Stars Appeal has awarded two tickets to the Platinum Party at the Palace Jubilee Celebration, taking place at Buckingham Palace on 4th June, to Salisbury Hospital’s longest serving member of staff, Mike Penney.

Summer with the National Trust in Wiltshire

30 May 2022

Find out what's happening this summer with the National Trust, from yoga at Avebury, theatre at Lacock Abbey to garden tours at Stourhead.

Tantalise your tastebuds the Weber way at exciting event in Chippenham

25 May 2022

Weber, the leading barbecue brand, is offering local foodies and barbecue enthusiasts the chance to taste, touch and smell delicious dishes created by Weber Grill Instructors as part of its Discover Weber event at Whitehall Garden Centre in Chippenham. #advertorial

Jubilee special! The June 2022 issue of Wiltshire Life is out now

12 May 2022

In this special issue celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we look back at her visits to the county over the past 70 years, we discover how we celebrated her coronation and previous jubilees through memories and wonderful archive images. We have delicious food and drink ideas for The Big Jubilee Lunch village and street parties; Clarissa Reilly recommends her favourite royal reads and we have a quiz to test your knowledge of the monarchy.

National Open Garden Scheme openings in Wiltshire 2022

12 May 2022

The National Open Garden Scheme returns once again, offering you the chance to visit wonderful gardens of all shapes and sizes throughout the county.

Dogs Trust Salisbury seeks doggy foster ‘pawrents’

28 April 2022

Dogs Trust Salisbury is calling on local dog lovers to consider opening their hearts and their homes to give a dog a home temporarily as part of the charity’s fostering programme.