Longleat Festival of Light
Longleat, Warminster
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This year Longleat's Festival of Light celebrates the 10 year anniversary of this incredible event with the theme ‘Journey through time’. Turn back the clock and explore the history of our planet all the way from the age of the dinosaurs to the present day!
Breath taking lantern displays will feature kings and queens, a giant 12 metre clock, the spectacular colours of The Arabian Nights, and so many more captivating scenes. Different areas of history will be explored through spectacular life-sized lanterns, and of course the impressive Longleat House light show in celebration of Longleat opening its doors 75 years ago!
Plus, head to the Courtyard Square where and get into a festive swing as you marvel at the 20 metre tall singing tree. Watch its spectacular display of light and flurries of snow whilst singing your favourite carols!
Don’t miss the UK’s best lantern display this festive season at Longleat and celebrate the 10th anniversary of this iconic lantern event with ‘Journey through time’.
- Themed lanterns
- Festive themed attractions including the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show
- On-foot animal attractions including Koala Creek, Jungle Cruise and Family Farmyard
- Main Square adventure attractions including Adventure Castle, Rockin' Rhino, Jungle Cruise and the Hedge Maze.
The Festival of Light is a magical and very popular experience, weekends can be particularly busy so if you prefer things a little quieter then we recommend that you visit during the week Monday - Thursday.
This magical winter experience will run from 9th November 2024 - 5th January 2025.
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Your ticket includes:
- The spectacular ‘Journey through time' themed Festival of Light’
- Festive themed attractions including the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show
- On-foot animal attractions including Animal Kingdom, Koala Creek, Jungle Cruise and Family Farmyard
- Main Square adventure attractions including Adventure Castle, Rockin' Rhino, Jungle Cruise and the Hedge Maze.
- The Festival of Light ticket is available for purchase online up until 11:45pm the day before the intended visit subject to availability. However we anticipate tickets for peak dates to sell out well before this.
- Children under 3 go free but do require a ticket.
- The lanterns are switched on at around 4.30pm each day and are outside so please wrap up warm. This will be slightly earlier in December and January, where light levels will be lower earlier in the evening.
- The Santa Train, Longleat House are not included with your ticket and will need to be booked separately.
- Longleat currently only accept debit card/credit card/smartphone payments at their catering areas and shops.
- Anyone able to provide proof of a disability is entitled to bring a carer free of charge, simply select your Carer Ticket.
- Some activities may incur additional charges.
- Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
- Picniq accepts all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card booking fee.
- Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 subject to availability and if Picniq are contacted prior to the visit date. If you make contact on or after the intended visit date we will be unable to change or refund your ticket. Terms and conditions apply.
Directions
By Car
Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is just off the A36 between Bath and Salisbury (A362 Warminster ‐ Frome road).
From the South East: M3 (J8) ‐ A303 ‐ A36 towards Bath ‐ Longleat is just off the A362 between Warminster and Frome.
From the South West: A303 in a London direction ‐ A350 towards Warminster ‐ A36 towards Bath ‐ Longleat is just off the A362 between Warminster and Frome.
From the North: M4 (J18) ‐ A46 towards Bath ‐ A36 towards Salisbury ‐ Longleat is just off the A362 between Warminster and Frome
For Visitors Using Sat Nav
Address: Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW
Please ignore the Sat Nav voice as you approach Longleat and follow the brown tourist signposts. Some Sat Nav systems send you to a dead end. We are in touch with the providers and hope to resolve the problem soon.
Parking is free of charge
By Train
Warminster station, is about 5 miles from Longleat and is on the Cardiff to Portsmouth line.
Westbury station is about 12 miles from Longleat and is on the London Paddington to Penzance line.
Both stations are served by taxis (details below).
For train times, contact the National Rail Enquiry line on 08457 484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
Taxis from Warminster and Westbury Stations
Starline Taxis: +44 (0)1985 212215
AAA Taxis: +44 (0)1985 846674
DJ's Taxi's +44 (0)1985 215151
All-in-one Tickets give you access to the Park and The Festival of Light from opening until 7pm.
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