From the end of our Festival of Light season, we close for our annual short winter break. Please check our website and social media platforms for updates on opening times and pre-booking for our new year at Longleat.
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We do not take table bookings for our restaurants and cafes and seating is available on a first come first served basis. Food and drink is available via counter service and may also be taken away to enjoy elsewhere on the Park.
If you have a large group (12+) and would like to make special catering arrangements please contact our Groups booking team groups@longleat.co.uk.
Yes, you're more than welcome to bring your own food and drinks to Longleat. We provide an outdoor picnic area, as well as limited seating around the Main Square and African Village which is free to use. When the whether is appropriate, there are also extensive lawns which may be enjoyed for a picnic.
We do not allow the use of barbeques, camping stoves or other cooking equipment on the estate for safety and conservation reasons.
Longleat Safari Drive-through, access to our on foot animal enclosures and our family attractions are included in your entrance fee. The optional extras which you are welcome to purchase on the day, subject to availability, are animal feeding experiences and riding the Safari Bus. House tours are also available to be added to a booking, or purchased on the day.
There may also be seasonal offerings such as pumpkin carving during October half term or the Santa Train over our winter season. Chargeable event activities are always optional and are payable via card only.
To book your VIP Experience Gift Voucher please call the team on 01985 844400. Please note we do not accept bookings via email and they cannot be booked online. You can check live availability-prior to calling here Longleat VIP Experiences
Please be aware we have planned essential maintenance taking place on our website on Saturday 25 January 2025.
During that time we will not be able to accept bookings via our website- our contact centre are also unable to access the booking system.
We expect to be business as usual from Sunday 26 January so please visit us or get in touch again then or call on 01985 844400
Tickets are now on sales for 2024 between 01 February and 04 April 2025. Dates beyond this will be available later this year- check out our social for the latest information.
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Our VIP Experiences are for 2025 are now live- Click here for more details or to book
Absolutely. The Winter Drive Through Safari is included in Day Tickets. The Safari Park closes early due to light level- please see here for opening times Opening dates and times | Longleat
Most vehicles are accepted into the Safari except for soft top cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
*Guests with Day Tickets may book seats on the Safari Bus with Guest Services when you arrive. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are £9 per person (3+ years). Under 3s are free.
Once you have made your online booking, you will receive a booking reference number and unique barcode via email.
You do not need to print this email, but if you can produce the QR code (either printed or on a device) we can scan you into the Park. Alternatively, make a note of the reference number and when you arrive we will search for your booking on the system.
We no longer provide physical tickets on arrival, but do ask guests to keep their receipt in their possession throughout their visit.
We advise that all guests planning to visit Longleat pre-book using our website to guarantee entry.
Should you chose to travel to the park and we do have availability, then we will allow you to pay on the gate. Please note that Longleat is a cashless site so payment can only be made via credit/ debit card. Cash is not accepted.
Please note during Icons of the Sky, Festival of Light and other peak times pre-booking is essential.
Join us this Feb-brr-uary half term for Winter Wonders Week! Featuring an indoor snowy wonderland filled with adventure for the ultimate cool day out. With a giant toboggan slide, indoor snowboarding, inflatable snow globe, arts and crafts, fantastic creative workshops and more!
Then set off on an outdoor trail to explore the park on foot before meeting our amazing animals and enjoying a full day of Longleat's favourite attractions.
Click here for more details: Winter Wonders Week
We are pleased to announce that our much loved Bat Cave will reopen on 15th February 2025 so you can hang out with out colony of Egyptian Fruit Bats
Please visit here to view our available accommodation options, check availability and book
Yes, New for 2024- we now have EV charging points at Longleat.
Located in Silver Birch Car Park, we charge 0.70p per kWh, uses 7.4 kW chargers and we accept contactless payment only.
We ask that you provide your own charging cable.
We are now open for the 2024 season.
Please see below for our opening dates and times
Opening dates and times | Longleat
Longleat is located on the Wiltshire/ Somerset border. Close to Bath, Warminster and Salisbury.
Click here for directions Directions to Longleat | Where is Longleat
There so much to see and do at Longleat, so we have provided a guide to help you get the most out of your day
Generally, we ask you to plan for the Safari Drive-through taking around 2 hours to complete, so we recommend leaving plenty of time in your day to enjoy it. Note that at peak times that the Safari may take longer.
Last entry for the Safari will vary depending on the date of visit. Last entry times can be reviewed at the below link.
https://www.longleat.co.uk/visitor-info/opening-times
Please allow 10 minutes to drive to the Safari Park entrance from our main car parks, and 15 minutes from our main enterance.
If your group are arriving at Longleat at different times, please ensure all parties have a record of the booking reference or a copy of the reference e-mail. The booking redeems upon the arrival of the first guests, and as long as our Arrivals team are made aware by this first group, guests arriving after who quote the same reference can also gain entry to the site.
Longleat is a cashless site, and we can only take payments via debit/credit card and smartphone apps such as ApplePay in all areas.
Longleat has a number of food and drink outlets available during your visit. Click here for more information and menus Longleat
For Gluten Free menus please see here: Menu_A3_Landscape_Food_TheChameleonTree_02_2024_2.indd (goods.co.uk)
We also provide an outdoor picnic area, as well as limited seating around the Main Square and African Village which is free to use. When the weather is appropriate, there is also extensive lawns which may be enjoyed for a picnic.
We do not allow the use of barbeques, camping stoves or other cooking equipment on the estate for the safety and conservation reasons
No trip to Longleat would be complete without a safari souvenir and some retail therapy. With so many shop and products to choose from including everything from tasty tears to cuddy replicas of some of our most famous animal residents, there is something to suit everyone. Ideal for gifts for friends and families and mementos of a fun packed day.
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At Longleat, we offer Gift Vouchers on our VIP Experiences only.
Dogs and/or pets of any sort are not allowed on Longleat grounds, with the exception of our kennelling facilities. This includes the following areas: Longleat House and associated courtyards, the formal grounds and car parks, and the Longleat Safari Park animal areas and attractions.
Visitors bringing dogs can use the kennelling facilities (subject to availability) at the entrance to the Safari Drive-Through for the duration of the day. Advanced booking is not possible. The kennels at the Safari Drive-Through entrance are basic - we are happy for you to bring food, water, blankets or something that reminds them of home. Please note that the dogs are not supervised whilst in the kennels and they are left at your own risk. However a padlock will be provided on request.
This is not applicable to Service Dogs, although restrictions do apply. Service dogs are welcome everywhere at Longleat excluding the Safari Drive-Through, Jungle Kingdom, Jungle Cruise, Monkey Temple, Animal Adventure, Koala Creek, and Family Farmyard.
For all lost property please visit Guest Services in the Main Square, or if you notice after you've left the Park, contact the team via information@longleat.co.uk.
Yes, cyclists can take advantage of National Cycle Network to travel through the site. Please check which roads are part of the Network before visiting, as not all roads on site are included.
Yes, they are both open.
We would urge anyone visiting either location by car to make use of the car parks, and refrain from parking on the sides of the road. The car park gates are usually locked by 9pm. Please note that the through road at Shearwater is designated as a clearway, and is routinely patrolled with parking enforcement by Wiltshire Council.
Shear Water Lake is open for coarse fishing, prebooking is essential, please see https://www.longleat.co.uk/fishing for more information.
Become a Longleat VIP, and get up close and personal with some of your favourite animals on an immersive safari adventure. Each of our tailored VIP Tours and Experiences are designed to give you the best behind-the-scenes access and interaction with our famous residents.
VIP Experiences and Tours are ideal as a gift, a treat for yourself, an activity for a hen or stag do, a celebration of an anniversary or birthday, Christmas gift or even as a team building activity with your colleagues.
If you're looking for a spectacular setting for a dinner, party, wedding, corporate gathering or special occasion, consider Longleat. Visit Longleat for Business or Weddings at Longleat for more information. Alternatively, get in touch with the team on sales@longleat.co.uk.