See what's happening at the Vivat Trust on a week by week basis by following the news stories detailed below.
The Vivat Trust will update these pages with the latest information on how projects are progressing, activities taking place at the Trust's headquarters at Wellbrook Manor and events organised by the Trust.
Watch a video of our 3 pigs by clicking here. Following several months clearing the Wellbrook Farm woodland, our Tamworth trio have moved to the farmyard, where we will shortly be expecting the patter of little piglet feet. ...
Thieves have struck again at the Temple, this time removing the remainder of the lead from the domed roof. Contractors were preparing to start repairs following the earlier theft at the end of September. The works will now be delayed while assessment of the latest damage is carried out. Sadly, the V...
The Vivat Trust are delighted to announce the opening of Old Observatory House, an iconic eighteenth century Gothic style building on Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Be the first guests in this wonderful building and enjoy New Year 2010 in style. Bookings are being taken for 7 nights from 27th Dec '10 ...
The Vivat Trust are pleased to announce the following new properties are joining their portfolio from 2011.The Magazine - a former Civil War arms store near the North Norfolk Coast, which sleeps 5.Old Observatory House - an iconic Gothic style building on Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Polesworth Abbey - a...
The Vivat Trust have just welcomed 3 Tamworth pigs to Wellbrook Manor. Buster, Lady and Princess will help maintain various woodland areas on Wellbrook Farm....
It is very distressing to report that one of our most popular properties, The Temple, has had to temporarily close due to the theft of lead from the roof. The Temple also had guttering, down-pipes and the metal balustrade stolen from around the balcony, which has caused additional damage to the...