The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
The skies above Longleat were filled with the spectacular sight of dozens of hot air balloons as part of a brand new ‘Sky Safari’ extravaganza (September 16th – 18th). The event, which was supported by Exclusive Ballooning, was the latest in a year-long series of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Longleat Safari Park. Full story: Read more
Longleat got its new ‘Sky Safari’ hot air balloon event off to a flying start with a special preview early morning ascent today (Thursday, September 15th). Eight balloons, led by the Wiltshire estate’s very own ‘flying lion’ along with a pair of penguin-shaped hot air balloons, took to the skies above Longleat House as a preview to the official event which runs from Friday, September 16th – Sunday, September 18th. Full story: Read more
Longleat has commissioned puppetry specialists from the National Theatre’s production of ‘Warhorse’ to bring a giant lion puppet to life. The big cat puppet, which is nearly three metres long and more than two metres tall, will feature in daily parades at the Wiltshire stately home throughout the summer as part of the 50th anniversary of Longleat Safari Park. Full story: Read more