Nordic Retreat
BBC TV gardening presenter, Frances Tophill, has presented awards to design teams and horticulture students behind some show-stopping gardens and displays at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu. Winner of the Spring Fair’s Best Showcase Garden and a Platinum Award was Nordic Retreat by The Landscape Service, based in Southampton. Designed by Luke […]
With less than two weeks to go until the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, Southampton is gearing up to celebrate this historic occasion. The Coronation ceremony will take place on the morning of Saturday 6 May at Westminster Abbey, where His Majesty will be crowned alongside The Queen Consort in a service that […]
Beaulieu’s Palace House will once again be home to more than 300 sculptures this summer, with a new exhibition showcasing the work of over 57 international and national sculptors, throughout the grounds and gardens and inside the Montagu family home. Sculpture at Beaulieu from June 17 to September 24 will bring together an astonishing variety […]
Hampshire-based musicians, Carmen, Marc Burford, Rob Clamp and Grohlercoaster will be performing at this year’s CarFest on the weekend of August 25-27. The Wigwam Stage will be showcasing some of the most talented and exciting artists around, providing an unforgettable musical experience for all festival-goers. Located at The BarFest Arms, it’s set to be an […]
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 […]
