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2025 Highlights: Snow, Festivals, and Record Pumpkins in the West

1/1/2026

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A review of 2025 highlights key events in the West of England, starting with snowfall in January at Longleat Safari Park.
The Bristol Light Festival in February showcased impressive illuminations, while the Cheltenham Festival in March drew thousands of attendees.
April recorded high spring temperatures, and May featured the Love Saves the Day festival.
The summer solstice was celebrated at Stonehenge, and the Bristol Harbour Festival highlighted local culture.
A gardener from Gloucester grew a record-breaking 362kg pumpkin, and Winterbourne Wonderland raised funds for charity with over 100,000 lights.

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Story summary

A review of 2025 highlights key events in the West of England, starting with snowfall in January at Longleat Safari Park.
The Bristol Light Festival in February showcased impressive illuminations, while the Cheltenham Festival in March drew thousands of attendees.
April recorded high spring temperatures, and May featured the Love Saves the Day festival.
The summer solstice was celebrated at Stonehenge, and the Bristol Harbour Festival highlighted local culture.
A gardener from Gloucester grew a record-breaking 362kg pumpkin, and Winterbourne Wonderland raised funds for charity with over 100,000 lights.