The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald | Days Out https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/days-out/ The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Days Out en-gb Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:13:58 +0100 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:13:58 +0100 https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald | Days Out https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/days-out/ Family camping store celebrates 50 years of trading in town https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26493493.trowbridge-camping-store-celebrates-50-years-business/?ref=rss Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 bcf1b68d70a1a42f499f23fffc9f5ffe andrea.glennon@newsquest.co.uk | Andrea Glennon The best places in Swindon and Wiltshire to see the solar eclipse https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/editors-picks/26445592.best-places-swindon-wiltshire-see-solar-eclipse/?ref=rss Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:57:00 +0100 51c8199fc4830926c8c9561261984bfc peter.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Peter Davison Full list of best spots in Wiltshire named by Canal and River Trust https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26292658.full-list-best-spots-wiltshire-named-canal-trust/?ref=rss Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 63cde911d644b47139ff5f8ec0aa853d jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton The National Trust sites hosting Pokémon GO events https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/editors-picks/26263316.national-trust-sites-hosting-pok-mon-go-events/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0100 3b0f14cc8fc99502b981dd054a787da0 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Restaurant on Wiltshire border named UK’s second best https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26192224.michelin-restaurant-near-stourhead-ranked-second-best-uk/?ref=rss Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 39cec4b0853ad35a64d4fbf7b4646068 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Hikers invited to take on half or full marathon to raise funds for hospice https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26022402.2026-great-wiltshire-walk-returns---sign/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3e132fe234cc68cff4001302ee3b0152 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Project to restore historic canal reaches milestone https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/editors-picks/26008237.wbct-project-restore-historic-canal-reaches-milestone/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 38bf524616e3f331de4c2f5f393aa265 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton The beautiful and free family walks this Easter revealed https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/editors-picks/25988658.free-family-walks-put-spotlight-wiltshires-rich-heritage/?ref=rss Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0100 46fd2403ca2bdbac9ff5d52e8d8c7913 peter.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Peter Davison New charity walking challenge launched in Wiltshire https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25978934.charity-walking-challenge-launched-wiltshire/?ref=rss Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d48bf81e2d900a343a37577cb7a251da Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Historic Wiltshire estate announces new attractions https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25928278.bowood-house-corsham-will-reopen-2026-season/?ref=rss Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 7f3ff7f509109022371fe140c19b4a45 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Swindon and Wiltshire's most notorious dogging hotspots revealed https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25896268.swindons-notorious-dogging-hotspots-revealed/?ref=rss Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:48:00 +0000 68b0c8372eb26fd586353cea8be67af6 newsdesk@newswilts.co.uk | Advertiser Reporter Update on £800,000 revamp of historic 'paradise' lake https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25803827.update-800-000-revamp-national-trust-paradise-lake/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 4318b096e7f7159608aef239ea7266ce jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton 'Pride' as 70-bed care home finally opens https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25772515.pride-70-bed-wiltshire-care-home-finally-opens/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 2fd611b064a3a979246e63ce9cf15903 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Wiltshire named UK's 'new Cotswolds' with countryside charm and lower house prices https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25619212.wiltshire-named-new-cotswolds-property-experts/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 150d6a244de5d7b1c2cd95d376d87d36 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Black Friday discounts for Wiltshire leisure centres announced https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25609704.wiltshire-council-launches-black-friday-membership-discounts/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 d05d478230954e8c1bd562bdc3d02b80 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Guide to low-cost family days out launched by canal charity https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25596254.canal-river-trust-launched-family-days-guide/?ref=rss Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 6e393de6ced09f489439250ffcfcde57 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Wiltshire libraries to host free energy advice sessions https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/25575571.wiltshire-libraries-host-free-energy-advice-sessions/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 5241331ed2170c82f2a00f9b24c544f1 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck National Trust spots in Wiltshire gear up for October half term https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25542829.national-trust-announce-activities-children-wiltshire/?ref=rss Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100 293e52aa9360ef768128b26ee206e57a Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Wiltshire hunt fears for future as Government plans ban https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25528252.wilton-hunt-may-close-government-ban-goes-ahead/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0100 30a45a1a47b466fd3dec51fc6f1ac3ef Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Longleat introduces new sensory bags for visitors https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25404202.longleat-estate-launches-new-sensory-bags-visitors/?ref=rss Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0100 fe7e4df007d80f6d4fc74b2b6ef06d0b Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Beautiful Wiltshire gardens opening to the public https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25331973.wiltshire-gardens-open-doors-public-week/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100 001b151be26d4cf48476aaf723570ae3 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Online games to be launched at major World Heritage Site https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25316472.national-trust-launches-downloadable-games-avebury/?ref=rss Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0100 61b394f801427f5657f147d7b8d25b5b Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Classic Ibiza's biggest show ever coming to Wiltshire https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25263314.classic-ibiza-perform-largest-ever-show-bowood-house/?ref=rss Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100 d8a0b94b54c5c73cdb68bc0cba65c954 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck New Longleat café to open next month at Shearwater https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25248028.new-longleat-themed-cafe-set-open-shearwater-lake/?ref=rss Fri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100 ff0641f006dba0e0380c5d6f8ff6acd6 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Summer of fun at Westonbirt – from Stick Man trail to open-air cinema https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25235115.westonbirt-arboretum-announces-packed-summer-events/?ref=rss Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0100 99231f2ff4979e8256a23e56210ee95c Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Award for Wiltshire beer at prestigious competition https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25159591.ramsbury-beer-wins-award-london-beer-competition/?ref=rss Thu, 15 May 2025 14:20:00 +0100 4112336fdacb1669e62559623a768bb9 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Savernake Fun Run returns after six year gap https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/25159151.registration-savernake-10k-3k-fun-run-now-open/?ref=rss Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100 e8d9de13b055df6ba5a8319b3b828907 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Wiltshire waterways named among UK’s 'most idyllic' https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25131365.kennet-avon-canal-among-uks-idyllic-boating/?ref=rss Sun, 11 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100 64529e869f5fa46c95ad135083e2a842 clare.butler@newsquest.co.uk | Clare Butler Charming village dubbed 'poshest' that featured in the Domesday Book https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/living-in-wiltshire/25125656.wiltshire-posh-village-shalbourne-domesday-book/?ref=rss Sat, 10 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100 c5612233c352f67f5543dc2339578293 clare.butler@newsquest.co.uk | Clare Butler Furniture designed by King’s cousin to go under the hammer https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25140427.royal-family-david-linley-furniture-auction-wiltshire/?ref=rss Tue, 06 May 2025 11:43:03 +0100 450395937a712d683c5fb87b7f05ddd6 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Wiltshire village that has 'timeless charm' named among most beautiful in UK https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/editors-picks/25130756.castle-combe-named-among-beautiful-uk-villages/?ref=rss Sat, 03 May 2025 05:00:00 +0100 919bcf47b374f6d13e020a9318c3aca5 clare.butler@newsquest.co.uk | Clare Butler Somerset seaside town named ‘third worst’ in the UK https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25111661.seaside-town-near-wiltshire-named-third-worst-uk/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:19:00 +0100 3c4f6fa28fb584257e94a72e446b8c1f jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Longleat House's mammoth spring clean is underway https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25097376.longleat-house-wiltshire-128-rooms-spring-cleaned/?ref=rss Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100 24cbd02f896c5a864b72322c022143a3 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Westonbirt Arboretum has become a 'vital haven' for wildlife https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25074293.westonbirt-arboretum-vital-haven-wildlife/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100 4edf886f09b9197d92663f25a65ec8d0 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck New Children's activity trail launched at Stourhead House https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25061728.national-trust-new-childrens-activity-trail-stourhead/?ref=rss Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100 7d9ca66161ac76058461d3430156093f Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Over 6,000 trees planted at national arboretum this year https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25053683.westonbirt-arboretum-gains-6-000-trees-year/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0100 25cd6c57541c6d59e3c7a3b5e34a69d8 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Dog owners asked to keep pets away from ponds in local woods https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/25037053.walkers-warned-keep-dogs-nightingale-woods-ponds/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 9efcb96431a80588e3f253b5eeff2b3d Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Wiltshire pub to host first community dog walk https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/25021581.wiltshire-pub-plans-host-community-charity-dog-walk/?ref=rss Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 f9376d24aa4d4f6773a3d8f9e65e8b1f Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Wallace and Gromit join families for special trail at Westonbirt https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24979561.wallace-gromit-join-families-spring-westonbirt/?ref=rss Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 74f88f1513f6c7b036e4f2171ab809ea Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck TV star Steve Backshall announces return to Longleat in 2025 https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24963287.steve-backshall-return-longleat-wiltshire-2025/?ref=rss Fri, 28 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 5a8baeae25ea23f7f75538cf43d2a681 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Bowood House set to reopen with packed events for 50th anniversary https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24962603.bowood-house-gardens-reopen-special-events/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 d181ef90f0403b082ebb980b14d54799 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck National Trust site in Wiltshire among best in country for bluebells https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24946901.national-trust-best-places-see-bluebells-wiltshire/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 0dcd9879e79cd295f1b0847b9b479a12 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Wiltshire to receive more than £1 million for walking and cycling improvements https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/editors-picks/24933546.wiltshire-council-secures-1m-walking-cycling/?ref=rss Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 ea7bf63f125bbec57f293c35bfaa9add Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck 'Wonderfully watery adventure' awaits visitors at Stourhead this half-term https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24930864.frogs-adventure-trail-open-stourhead-half-term/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 fc25788e1cf2c41466783f63c5637f8e Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Westonbirt is offering affordable fun for families this half term https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24926073.affordable-half-term-activities-westonbirt-arboretum/?ref=rss Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 09de5d609ca9eb000eb84ea1dea3cc1e Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck New walking trail to showcase 'remarkable' tree collection at Longleat https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24916769.longleat-unveils-tree-trail-part-winter-wonders-week/?ref=rss Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 d2a0477f031f5f1d7e223c841db1960d Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Wiltshire spa ranked among best eco-friendly retreats in UK https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24908666.lucknam-park-wiltshire-named-among-best-eco-friendly-spas/?ref=rss Thu, 06 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 74e22c307af436c22d84dfb76741694e Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck National Trust unveils Wiltshire half-term activities at its sites https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24897607.national-trust-wiltshire-half-term-activities-february-2024/?ref=rss Sun, 02 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 f5bfbf13e321c0d27c321749a786b36f Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Free community book swap launched by Wiltshire care home https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/24872868.osjct-coombe-end-court-launches-free-community-book-swap/?ref=rss Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 54569b824182f08ed23fcf6fd49fa459 elizabeth.scott@newsquest.co.uk | Elizabeth Scott Three year fight to save Grade-II listed pub pays off with opening date announced https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/24823490.grade-ii-listed-wiltshire-pub-set-reopen-public/?ref=rss Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 d59f61a27e3c428c425d4c32c7e7f475 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton