The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
With just over a month to go until Somerset Rocks, one of Taunton’s biggest music events, organisers have announced a new addition to its line-up. Philippa Hanna, an acclaimed British singer-songwriter, will open Will Young’s show in Vivary Park on Saturday 27 August 2016. Somerset Rock’s Saturday night is shaping up to be a truly special night of music with Philippa and Scouting for Girls performing ahead of Will Young. 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
Bugs, bees and all manner of wildlife are the focus of two special Knoll Gardens Foundation events at Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens. In the week of the nation’s Big Butterfly Count, dedicated lepidopterist Keith Powrie leads a walk around the gardens on Saturday 30 July to help identify the many butterflies to be found there. Full story: Read more