This year Longleat's Festival of Light is centred around 'Treasured Tales'. Rediscover childhood stories as you make your own magical memories
Breath taking lantern displays will feature scenes from C.S Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe; Cinderella; Snow White; The Wizard of Oz; Winnie the Pooh and more. These stories have always been special and this winter Longleat is adding extra sparkle as they are brought to life with spectacular life-size lanterns.
Head to the Courtyard Square where and get into a festive swing as you marvel at the 20 metre tall singing tree. Watch it's spectacular display of light and flurries of snow whilst singing your favourite carols!
- 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 11th November 2023 - 7th January 2024.
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Your ticket includes:
- The spectacular ‘Treasured Tales' 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 and Drive through Safari Park are not included with your ticket and will need to be booked separately. Safari + Festival of Light tickets can be purchased here
- 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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