Southampton welcomes Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal in historic day to mark Lord Mayor status

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, visited Southampton on 3 February 2023 in a historic visit to officially present the city with its Letters Patent, recognising Southampton’s new Lord Mayor status. Marking a special moment in the city’s rich history, HRH met with the Lord Mayor, the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, Southampton City Council’s Chief […]



Winter Woodland Lights at The Hawk Conservancy Trust

Photos of Hawk Conservancy Trust Winter Woodland Lights

Take a walk through the seasons with the magical woodland walk and flying display of the Hawk Conservancy Trust’s Winter Woodland Lights.



Winter Woodland Lights at The Hawk Conservancy Trust

Hawk Conservancy Trust Winter Woodland Lights

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 […]



First ‘rain gardens’ planted in Portsmouth

People living and working in North End will soon benefit from greener streets and more sustainable drainage, as the first rain gardens in the city have been installed by Portsmouth City Council on London Road. These will fight climate change by providing water an area to soak into during or after heavy rain. When rain […]



Jamiroquai to Headline Friday Night at Victorious 2023

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 […]



Light Up Sir Harold Hiller Gardens at Christmas

Photos of Light Up Sir Harold Hiller Gardens at Christmas

Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is new for 2022. The route winds through the gardens for around a mile. You can walk the trail until 31 December.



West Green House Illuminated Garden

Photos of West Green House Illuminated Garden 2022

The Illuminated Garden Adventure at West Green House is on until 30 December. A ten acre wonderland of festive lights.



Photos of Glow Marwell 2022

The first ever Glow Marwell



Steam Illuminations 2022

Photos of Steam Illuminations 2022

Steam Illuminations 2022 on The Watercress Line



Glow Marwell

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 […]