Beloved Cotswolds Zoo, Home to Film Stars Like Harry Potter’s Animals, Closes After Nearly 50 Years Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heythrop clubb zoo cotswolds animals film harrypotter retirement conservation cinema After nearly five decades of enchanting animal lovers and film fans alike, the beloved Heythrop Zoo in the Cotswolds has permanently closed its doors. The unique zoo, founded by Jim Clubb and his late ex-wife Sally, was a … Read More
Beloved Cotswolds Zoo, Home to Famous Film Animals, Closes After Nearly 50 Years Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heythrop zoo cotswolds animals film jimclubb retirement conservation wildlife cinema Heythrop Zoo, a cherished Cotswolds institution known for its exotic animals and role in numerous iconic British films and TV shows, has permanently closed. The zoo, described by its founder as “the only one of its kind … Read More
'Charming' Village on the Edge of the Cotswolds Feels Like a Real-Life Time Machine Sunday, April 5, 2026 lacock cotswolds history preservation medieval village abbey nationaltrust film heritage Nestled just a few miles outside the famed Cotswolds region in Wiltshire, the medieval village of Lacock is a living snapshot of England’s past. Renowned for its picture-perfect streets and historic buildings, the village … Read More
Ben Fogle May Face Ban from China Over Controversial Documentary Tuesday, March 31, 2026 benfogle china documentary travel channel5 censorship adventure culture pandas film Ben Fogle, the renowned adventurer and television presenter, has admitted that his latest Channel 5 documentary, filmed across China, includes footage that may anger Chinese authorities. The series, titled Ben Fogle in China, … Read More
Jilly Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne Among Notable Celebrities We Lost in 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 celebrity obituaries music literature film tribute death legacy entertainment 2025 The year 2025 saw the passing of several luminaries from the worlds of literature, music, film, and entertainment. These figures left behind rich legacies celebrated by fans and peers alike. Dame Jilly Cooper, acclaimed … Read More
Pierce Brosnan Surprises Cotswolds Art Gallery During Film Shoot Wednesday, December 17, 2025 piercebrosnan mobland cotswolds art film paramountplus gloucestershire wavertonhouse chippingcampden crimedrama Pierce Brosnan, best known for his role as James Bond, delighted a Cotswolds art gallery owner with an unexpected visit amid his busy filming schedule. The actor has been shooting the second series of the Paramount+ crime … Read More