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Yahoo
28-06-2025
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Wiltshire in Pictures: Steeds and sunrises
The memories of last weekend's dramatic summer solstice linger on, but life in Wiltshire keeps going. Racing returned to Salisbury this week, and a festival in Chalke is offering visitors the chance to travel back in time. Alongside these events, nature as - as ever - been putting on a show as the sunny days keep coming. Time-travellers paradise: Chalke History Festival is on all this week, featuring more than 170 experts and numerous re-enactors. The first few days have school visits during the day. Sublime solstice: While 25,000 went to Stonehenge for the summer solstice, a few thousand went to Avebury for the sunrise. However, the celebrations started very much in the dark and went past sunrise at the ancient site, where people gathered round with fire tricks and later on a sacred druid ceremony took place (below). Job done: Local dignitaries, including local MP John Glen, could not resist recreating a certain well-known Beatles album cover when celebrating the £4.5 million revitalisation of Salisbury Railway Station forecourt. Peaceful scenes: Stourhead near Warminster remains a popular place to visit - weather watcher Marciaspictures snapped this photo. Wildflowers: Weather watcher CraigRich captured the ups and downs of a British summer near the village of West Dean. Break in the clouds: Contributor Chully went out in the countryside near Calne to get this sunny moment. Seeing stars in Trowbridge: The town's Civic Centre hosted more than 80 children and young people for the annual Star Awards – an event to honour the resilience, talent and triumphs of Wiltshire Council's children in care and care-experienced young people. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wiltshire in Pictures: Special solstice sunrise Wiltshire in Pictures: Strawberry moon and cycling Wiltshire in Pictures: A Royal visit to the county Wiltshire in Pictures: Shindig and crop circles Wiltshire in pics: Shindigs and a princess visit Wiltshire in Pictures: Stunning Salisbury blooms Wiltshire in Pictures: VE Day and bank holiday sun Wiltshire in Pictures: Sunshine and school success Wiltshire in Pictures: Flowers and Easter flames Wiltshire in pics: Magical murals and an Easter donkey Wiltshire in Pictures: Blossoms and celebrations Wiltshire in pictures: Sun, wonky roads and pigeons Wiltshire in Pictures: Let the music play Wiltshire in pics: Spring equinox and indoor moon Wiltshire in pics: cows, Crufts and challenges Wiltshire in pictures: Sunshine and Shrove Tuesday Wiltshire in pictures: Crocuses and a tiny newt Wiltshire in pictures: Bird life and art hunt Wiltshire in Pictures: Romance in the animal world Wiltshire in Pics: Football, floods and remembrance Wiltshire in Pictures: Tunnels, murals and sunrises Wiltshire in Pictures: Toothbrushes, tigers and barges Wiltshire in pictures: animals enjoying the snow Wiltshire in pictures: Cold snap brings frosty scenes Wiltshire in pictures: Presents, bats and meerkats Wiltshire in Pictures: Star Wars and 'Fudgehenge' Wiltshire in Pics: Prince William and Storm Bert Wiltshire in pictures: Remembrance and light shows Wiltshire in pictures: Royal visit and mason's award Wiltshire in pictures: Halloween and sacred stones Wiltshire in pictures: Daleks, bats and pigs Wiltshire in pictures: Welcoming the troops home In pictures: Dragons, cows and Jane Austen Wiltshire in pictures: Culture and murals Wiltshire in pictures: Spinal tattoos to air tattoos Wiltshire in pictures: Exotic animals and Stonehenge Wiltshire in pictures: Silhouettes and bras Wiltshire in pictures: Reunions, sunflowers and maize Wiltshire in pictures: New sports hub and wartime cakes
BBC News
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Wiltshire in pictures: Steeds, scenery and sunrise
The memories of last weekend's dramatic summer solstice linger on, but life in Wiltshire keeps returned to Salisbury this week, and a festival in Chalke is offering visitors the chance to travel back in these events, nature as - as ever - been putting on a show as the sunny days keep coming. Time-travellers paradise: Chalke History Festival is on all this week, featuring more than 170 experts and numerous re-enactors. The first few days have school visits during the day. Sublime solstice: While 25,000 went to Stonehenge for the summer solstice, a few thousand went to Avebury for the sunrise. However, the celebrations started very much in the dark and went past sunrise at the ancient site, where people gathered round with fire tricks and later on a sacred druid ceremony took place (below). Job done: Local dignitaries, including local MP John Glen, could not resist recreating a certain well-known Beatles album cover when celebrating the £4.5 million revitalisation of Salisbury Railway Station forecourt. Peaceful scenes: Stourhead near Warminster remains a popular place to visit - weather watcher Marciaspictures snapped this photo. Wildflowers: Weather watcher CraigRich captured the ups and downs of a British summer near the village of West Dean. Break in the clouds: Contributor Chully went out in the countryside near Calne to get this sunny moment. Seeing stars in Trowbridge: The town's Civic Centre hosted more than 80 children and young people for the annual Star Awards – an event to honour the resilience, talent and triumphs of Wiltshire Council's children in care and care-experienced young people.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
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New takeaway café opens at historic Stourhead stableyard
A new takeaway café has opened at the historic Stableyard at Stourhead. The café offers hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches, and ice creams, with outdoor seating available. For the past 300 years, the Stableyard buildings have been used as stables, a carriage house, a granary, staff accommodation, and estate workshops. The café is the latest addition, providing a new experience for visitors. Read more: International food fair to return for biggest event yet Nicola Melville, Food and Beverage Manager, said: "We're so pleased to be able to open up the new Stableyard Café. "It's the perfect spot for those that want to grab a coffee before they enjoy the garden, or for families to grab a snack whilst playing in the Stableyard. "The Stableyard has so much history, and we are pleased to be able to help bring this space to life again." The Stableyard is becoming a popular attraction at the 2,650-acre estate, thanks to the games and activities available for families and children to enjoy in the area. While the café provides takeaway service only, there is ample undercover seating available in the Stableyard for visitors.
