For those of you who haven’t yet visited Longleat 2007 then, Longleat is offering a 15% discount on all Passport Tickets purchased online via the Longleat website www.longleat.co.uk until Wednesday 17 October 2007… click here for further information

Latest on the Scaffolding!…
The scaffolding has been removed from most of the front of Longleat House (although the East elevation is still scaffolded) as work on renewing the lead on the roof continues.

The project, which is being undertaken by the Shepton Mallet-based firm Ellis and Co, should be finished around Easter 2008 and will have cost Longleat over £1,000,000 to complete!

It is believed to be the biggest scaffolding project on a domestic residence in Britain today and involves 20 miles of metal piping making up the giant scaffolding… stretched end to end this would be more than 3 times taller than Mount Everest!

A massive white temporary roof (the size of 5 tennis courts) has been put in place to protect both the builders and the roof during extreme weather conditions.

It is envisaged that 60 tonnes of lead will be replaced during the project! The lead is being brought in from Leicestershire where it has been traditionally sand cast. As the work progresses the old lead is being transported back to the foundry where it will be melted down to be re-used later in the project – recycling at its best!

Tour route reopens!…
Visitors to Longleat House earlier this year will be aware that the tour route was altered due to cracks found in the Lower Dining Room Ceiling.

Although the ceiling is still under investigation, the tour route has opened up once more to include the second floor of the House although the State Dining Room which is immediately above the Lower Dining Room is only available to view over a rope.

If you visited earlier this year when the altered route was in place, then Longleat would be delighted if you would like to revisit this winter (up to 31 December 2007, excluding Christmas Day).

Bring your Passport Ticket with you to show proof of purchase and you will be entitled to a visit to the House free of charge!

All Longleat attractions are open daily until the 4th November 2007 inclusive.
For further information on opening times and prices please visit www.longleat.co.uk

Safari Park and all Longleat attractions open…
Daily: Saturday 16 February to Sunday 24 February 2008 inclusive
Weekends only: Saturday 1 March to Sunday 9 March 2008 inclusive
Daily: Saturday 15 March to Sunday 2 November 2008 inclusive

Please note: Longleat House is open daily (excl. Christmas Day)