This Christmas at Longleat, everything is glistening with melody and magic! Sing songs with Britain’s largest singing Christmas tree, stroll through the Love Labyrinth decked up in lights and shimmering disco balls, settle in for a storytime with owls, and even visit Santa and his elves!
Enchanted Christmas Tree Show
Britain’s largest singing Christmas tree has returned! Admire the 20-metre-tall tree as it sings everyone’s favourite carols for a breathtaking show of light and 3D mapping projections inside the Stable Yard, complete with snow flurries!
Flight Before Christmas
Returning by popular demand! Some feathered friends have taken up residence in The Longhouse, assisting them in telling an amazing, festive story. Come in from the cold, take a seat, and prepare for a fascinating voyage across Longleat on a chilly winter’s night — in this narrative, their inhabitants are all wrapped up in bed, but some magnificent birds are just coming out to play.
Keep your ears and eyes alert as Longleat’s magnificent Harris Hawk, Barn Owl, and Eagle Owl take centre stage, flying through the air above your head to bring this twilight tale to life. A Flight Before Christmas is only available at Longleat during the Christmas season, so don’t miss out; this is the ideal complement to your festive-fun day out.
- Show Times: 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Location: The Longhouse
- Included with a valid Annual Pass or Christmas All-in-one Ticket
- Capacity: 390. Disabled seating is available at the front of The Longhouse
- Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before the show is due to start, seating is allocated on a first come first served basis.
Santa Train
All aboard for a journey to the North Pole! A ride on their Santa Train is the ideal approach to make this Christmas extra special. Travel through Half Mile Lake before disembarking at North Pole Halt, a magnificent snow-covered winter paradise. But don’t stay too long since Father Christmas awaits you in his grotto! He’d want to hear about all of your Christmas desires. Adults can enjoy a wonderful hot chocolate and a festive mince pie, while children will get a unique Christmas gift – but only if they are on the good list!
- This is an extremely popular experience and pre-booking is essential.
- The Santa Trains run daily on Christmas at Longleat opening dates through to 24th December (inclusive).
- You must have a valid Christmas All-in-one Ticket or Annual Pass Ticket to book onto the Santa Train.
- Each Child’s Santa Train ticket purchased includes a gift from Santa, and each Adult Santa Train ticket includes a hot chocolate and a mince pie.
- Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to ride the train alone and must be accompanied by an adult with a Santa Train ticket.
- Each train can carry 1 x wheelchair. To book this place please contact Guest Services on 01985 844400 before you book.
- The train will operate in nearly all weather. In the unlikely event that it is deemed necessary to close the railway, alternative sessions will be offered subject to availability.
Winter Safari Drive-Through
Even though it’s getting cold outdoors, you can still enjoy the six-and-a-half-mile Safari Drive-through. The Safari is definitely worth a visit throughout the winter because many of the animals are still active. Their tigers and lions, especially, who like a sun nap, are typically considerably more active in cooler temperatures. However, not everyone in Wiltshire enjoys the cold weather. If it’s really cold or rainy outside, some of these furry, feathered, and scaly friends may be difficult to find or may opt to keep warm and snug indoors. At this time of year, their magnificent tower of giraffes, in particular, do not frequently visit the East African reserve. However, from a viewing spot at the top of the African Village parking lot, you can generally see them in their grass paddock.
- The Winter Safari Drive-through is included with a Christmas All-in-one Ticket.
- In order to minimise queueing in the Safari Park, they may move their carnivores into their drive-by paddocks from 1pm. This means guests will not have to wait for the carnivore gates to be opened and closed when passing through these areas.
- Due to COVID-19, please remember that the Winter Safari Drive-through can get very busy, and last entry is at 2pm. They recommend that you arrive as early as possible for the best experience. Throughout Christmas at Longleat the Winter Safari Drive-through will open at 10am.
- To ensure the best Safari experience, you will be asked to select your preferred entry time. Choose from between 10am and 12pm or between 12pm and 2pm. You may enter the Winter Safari Drive-through at any time during your chosen slot and you may visit the Main Square attractions both before and after your Safari adventure (subject to Park opening hours); the choice is entirely yours.
More Festive Fun
If you walk to the front of Longleat House, you’ll be taken via a 50-metre light tunnel for a sensory experience that will bring you to a festive-filled show. The Front of Longleat House Show has synchronised lights set to famous Christmas melodies, accompanied by over 100 warmly lighted Christmas trees. Discover the Wonderland Walk, which takes you through the Jungle Kingdom and Monkey Temple. Along the icy walkways, a lovely trail of lit sculptured flowers. Wander through the Love Labyrinth, which is lit up with lights and shimmering disco balls to create a beautiful ambience. Listen to carols in the Park’s Main Square to get into the holiday mood.
NEW IN 2021! Come to The Longhouse to see the exciting Christmas Cabaret featuring Longleat elves. Do they have the Christmas Spirit? Come find out for yourself! Then go around Main Square, where Festive Food, Drink, and Gift Huts have appeared. Enjoy the delightful fragrances and tastes of premium hot chocolate and mulled wine while browsing the stores for customised decorations, Longleat presents, Christmas homeware, food, and hampers.
Remember that all of their animal inhabitants are looking forward to meeting you as well! Don’t miss the Winter Safari Drive-Thru or the Australian ambassadors at Koala Creek.
- The Front of Longleat House Show is a 10 minute display that starts at 4.30pm and will run every 15 minutes with the last show at 6:50pm.
- The Christmas Cabaret is a 15 minute show running every 30 minutes from 11am to 2pm.
- Certain attractions will close as it gets dark, including the Hedge Maze and Adventure Castle.
