Each year, Longleat’s magical Festival of Light uses huge lanterns to create worlds from children’s stories.
We have walked through the wardrobe into Narnia, explored the wonderful worlds of Roald Dahl, come face to face with mythical monsters and marvelled at characters from Grimms’ Fairy Tales.
The Festival of Light You can either buy tickets for the whole park or just to see the lights. The photos I have used are from the last five years, with themes like the many stories of Roald Dahl Longleat 
The Festival of light happens over the Christmas period and is one of our favourite festive adventures. 
Every year the theme is different. 
Grimms’ Fairy Tales 
monsters from the Greek myths
and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was the theme for Christmas 2023. 
Longleat itself offers an action-packed day, during which you get up close to animals and safari by land and water.
There is also a huge Adventure Castle play area.
Further Information
Nearest Town: Warminster Adult Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details. Opens: The Festival of Light happens during the Christmas period. Longleat itself is open daily during the summer but with seasonal closures. Where to Eat: There are various cafes and you can bring a picnic. How Long We Spent There: A full day. Parking: Large car park. Wildlife You Might See: Zoo and safari park animals, including zebra, giraffes, camels, vultures, monkeys, an elephant, rhinos, deer, lions, tigers, cheetahs, wolves, insects and spiders, hippos, seals, gorillas, bats, anteaters, giant otters, meerkats and wallabies. Information Written: January 2024
County: Wiltshire
Nearest Postcode: BA12 7NW
Child Cost Range: Various – please see their website for details.
Free if: Under 3
Facilities: Snacks, ice cream, cafes, picnic areas, toilets and accessible toilets.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.
Cost of Parking: Free.
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