4079 Pendennis Castle. Photo by Mark Drinkwater
Visitors to the Watercress Line’s Spring Steam Gala will have the exciting opportunity to get up close to a very special locomotive at this year’s three-day event. The overhauled guest loco 4079 ‘Pendennis Castle’ will be attending the gala, taking place from Saturday 29 April to Monday 1 May, courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre. It […]
Lord Ivar Mountbatten will visit Buckler’s Hard on the banks of the Beaulieu River for a VIP tour to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Buckler’s Hard Museum on Thursday April 6. His great-uncle Earl Mountbatten sailed along the river with Edward, Lord Montagu and Belinda, Lady Montagu, before opening the maritime museum 60 years ago. […]
Exciting new highlights are being announced for the return of the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair to Beaulieu, from 28 to 30 April 2023. With tickets are on sale now, whether you’re a keen gardener, experienced plant enthusiast or a budding beginner, inspiration will be in plentiful supply. Headline partner, Hillier, will present a stunning […]
UK bird of prey conservation charity the Hawk Conservancy Trust is bringing back its Winter Woodland Lights event for the second year running at its centre near Andover. The wildlife charity’s unique nature-inspired spin on ever-popular winter light trails runs from 13 January for 17 nights. View photos of Winter Woodland Lights Taking visitors on […]
The UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, Victorious Festival, has announced Acid Jazz icons Jamiroquai as Friday night headliners. Fronted by the original Space Cowboy – Jay Kay – the band are back to their funky best and with thirty years of stone cold tunes in their locker including Virtual Insanity and number hit Deeper Underground expect […]
Marwell’s majestic grounds have turned into a twinkling wonderland full of fairy lights, magic and delight. Glow Marwell invites guests to explore the zoo in a whole new light with more than 250,000 LED bulbs making up the wonderful illuminations. Full of gently glowing displays and spots for reflection, the light event promises an uplifting […]
Visitors to Hampshire’s Watercress Line can ride the colourful Steam Illuminations train this winter season for a magical journey filled with festive fun. The Christmas sound and light show, featuring a constantly changing display of colourful computer-controlled LED lights outside and inside the heritage steam train, will run from November to January. View photo gallery […]
Update: Due to the weather forecast of rain and wind, and after speaking to the various contactors who deliver the event, Portsmouth City Council has taken the difficult decision to postpone its annual firework display which was due to take place at King George V playing fields on Wednesday 2 November 2022. It will now […]
The UK’s largest family fundraising festival, cinch presents CarFest, welcomed guests to Laverstoke Park Farm on the 26-28 August for the most incredible and fun-fuelled Bank Holiday weekend. This year, it was bigger and better than ever with a magical seven festivals in one where over 75,000 visitors revelled in everything from food and music, […]
Butser Ancient Farm will attempt to move and erect a three and half ton standing stone using only traditional methods and materials
