Christmas at Longleat

If you’re looking for family days out over the holidays, then head over to Longleat which  has been transformed into a magical wonderland of festive fun and adventure this winter.

Running until the 3rd January 2022, ‘Christmas at Longleat’ is a brand new family event featuring everything from Britain’s tallest Singing Christmas Tree and Santa Trains, to the illuminated Love Labyrinth and festive storytelling featuring real-live flying owls.

Britain’s tallest Singing Christmas Tree is back with a spectacular 15-minute show featuring 80,000 pixel mapped lights, 3D video projection and flurries of snow while singing and a selection of favourite yuletide tunes.

Visitors can walk through a 50-metre-long tunnel of lights which react and dance to the sounds of sleigh bells, Christmas cheer and a crackling fire.

A display of lights will transform the giant facade of Longleat House into a series of festive scenes as visitors wander among a forest of 100 decorated Christmas Trees.

There will be a winter wonderland snow-strewn trail with illuminated flowers through Monkey Temple and the Longleat’s famous Love Labyrinth is being decked out with twinkling fairy lights and glittering disco balls.

Main Square will be alive with the sound of carol singing, Christmas cracker jokes and daily performances, while visitors can enjoy the magical ‘A Flight Before Christmas’ in the Longhouse as festive tales are brought to life by the aerial grace and agility of flying tawny, barn and eagle owls.

The Longhouse will also be playing host to an all-new Elf Show, a theatre piece performed by two elves as they prepare for a Christmas to remember.

The hugely popular Santa Train will be picking up passengers from Longleat Central Station to whisk them away to a magical woodland grotto to meet Father Christmas himself.

During the day, visitors can also enjoy all of Longleat’s animal and adventure attractions, including the Winter Safari Drive-through, Koala Creek, Jungle Kingdom, Jungle Cruise and ever popular Adventure Castle.

Admission prices: Adult Off Peak £36.95, Peak £39.95, Child Off Peak (3-15) £27.70, Peak £29.95, Under 3s Free.

For more information and to book online visit longleat.co.uk/christmas-at-longleat .