The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
Longleat’s newest arrivals enjoyed some early Halloween treats in the shape of carved pumpkins this week. The seven-strong colony of colobus monkeys have taken up residence on an island in the middle of a lake and, to welcome them to their new home, keepers laid on a surprise treat in the shape of the edible gourds. Full story: Read more
The successful redevelopment of Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury has been recognised with two awards. The Museum re-opened in June 2017 following extensive redevelopment led by the South West Heritage Trust. The project included the conservation and adaptation of the buildings, the creation of a new Community Learning Space and the redisplay of the galleries to tell the story of Somerset’s rich rural past. Full story: Read more