Longleat Festival of Light

Longleat, Warminster

Adult Safari: £50.30

Child Safari: £37.70

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This year Longleat's Festival of Light takes place from 8th November-11th January, and celebrates beloved characters with the theme ‘British Icons with Wallace & Gromit and Friends’. Embark on a grand day out this Christmas as you encounter fan-favourite characters from Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit, and many more! Plus, journey to some of the UKs most famous landmarks, and discover the native wildlife all in breath-taking lantern form.

Explore the sights of London as you walk under a 15m tall Tower Bridge, travel through the iconic Stonehenge and to Shaun the Sheep’s farm, marvel at the incredible Welsh dragon before heading to Blackpool and the great British seaside. Then journey to Scotland and Giant’s Causeway as well as West Wallaby Street to meet Wallace & Gromit on their adventures along with other beloved characters!

Plus, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth The Festival of Light will bring to life some incredible writers, as well as light up British native wildlife and landscapes, and showcasing iconic British singers through the decades!

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!

All this and so much more await on this awe-inspiring lantern experience, bigger and better than ever! Don’t miss the UK’s best lantern display this festive season at Longleat and celebrate the iconic lantern event with ‘British Icons with Wallace & Gromit and Friends’.

Themed lanterns
Festive themed attractions including the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show
On-foot animal attractions including Koala Creek, Jungle Cruise, The Bat Cave and Family Farmyard
Main Square adventure attractions including Adventure Castle, Rockin' Rhino, Jungle Cruise and the Hedge Maze.
Standard tickets include the safari drive-through

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 8th November 2025 - 11th January 2026.

Please Note:

Tickets are sent by email within minutes of booking
Gate-ready e-ticket, simply scan on your mobile

Your ticket includes:

The spectacular Festival of Light’
Festive themed attractions including the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show
On-foot animal attractions including Animal Kingdom, Koala Creek, Jungle Cruise, The Bat Cave, and Family Farmyard
Main Square adventure attractions including Adventure Castle, Rockin' Rhino, Jungle Cruise and the Hedge Maze.

Important Information

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.Please note, select Main Square attractions, such as the Lorikeet Aviary, Boat Safari, Adventure Castle and The Hedge Maze, will close before the Park does, according to light levels, from 3.30pm according to light levels. These attractions are not open in the dark.
Animal Adventure will close from 4pm according to light levels.
Last entry to the safari drive-through is 2:00pm
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.

Map & Directions

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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

Opening Times

All-in-one Tickets give you access to the Park and The Festival of Light from opening until 7pm.

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