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.

Opening dates and times | Longleat

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

We are sorry but due to the weather forecast, we have taken the decision to close on Saturday 07 and 08 December 2024 to ensure you are kept safe.

All who have booked a ticket, will be refunded automatically to the card or original payment method within the next 10 working days.

To reschedule, you will need to rebook via the ticket page.

If you have booked a VIP experience, made a corporate booking or are a coach party organiser, we will contact you directly.

We are currently planning to re-open on Monday 09 December 2024; if that changes we will update our website and social media.

Thank you for the many supportive messages we have received.

Please also note:

• Any Tesco points used will also be automatically refunded to your Tesco Clubcard account
• If you have booked via any other third party provider such as Picniq- you will be refunded via the original payment method
• All refunds must be made to the original card or payment method - if your account is no longer valid please contact your bank in the first instance.
• If the date you are choosing to rebook is blank, it means the date has sold out

Please bear with us as we are anticipating a high volume of calls and emails but have a dedicated team working hard to respond to everyone as quickly as we can.

This depends on when you’d like to visit. We have Peak and Off-Peak pricing to ensure that everyone has the best possible experience. We also have Non-Safari Day Tickets and Twilight Tickets available.

The Festival of Light Ticket Prices:

Tickets can be booked here.

Peak and Off-peak variations of these tickets are also available:

• Tesco Clubcard
• Emergency Services
• Armed Forces
• Groups

If you are a member, you can pre-book your Member Tickets here.

Yes! The Festival of Light is an extremely popular event and dates can and do sell out – particularly our Peak dates. As such, we’d really recommend booking online in advance as soon as you can. If we sell out of tickets online there will be no walk-up tickets available to purchase at the gate.

The same applies to our enchanting Santa Train; this often sells out very quickly (especially for weekends and dates within the school holidays). So please buy both your Santa Train Ticket and The Festival of Light Ticket at the same time and well in advance of your planned visit date.

We have listened to the feedback from previous events and requests for tickets that do not include the Drive Through Safari or those who only want to come in the evening, predominantly for the lanterns.

For The Festival of Light 2024 we have three ticket types.

This will allow us to provide an even better guest experience on Park. Whilst this does mean that fewer guests will be able to experience the Drive Through Safari, as this is only included in the Day tickets, it will mean a better experience for those who choose this ticket type.

Day Tickets give you access to everything Longleat has to offer (excluding optional extras), including The Festival of Light. The Drive Through Safari opens from 9:30am and the rest of the Park from 10am. You are welcome to stay on park until we close at 7:30pm.

Your ticket includes:

• Access to our stunning lantern scenes
• Festive attractions including the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show
• Our amazing Winter Drive Through Safari experience
• The chance to meet more of our famous animal residents on foot with our Walking Safari and Boat Safari
• A whole host of attractions to explore including Adventure Castle, Rockin’ Rhino and the Hedge Maze
• Longleat’s stunning grounds and gardens

Non-Safari Day Tickets give you access to all of the above with the exception of the Drive Through Safari and access is from 10am.

Twilight Tickets give you access to The Festival of Light lanterns, the festive attractions like the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show and some Main Square attractions. Entry is from 4pm.

We also have Peak and Off-Peak pricing to allow those who can can come at quieter times to have access to a cheaper ticket.

A Festival of Light Day Ticket gives you access to all of Longleat’s standard attractions until 7:30pm, including:

• Access to our stunning lantern scenes
• Festive attractions including the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show
• Our amazing Winter Drive Through Safari experience
• The chance to meet more of our famous animal residents on foot with our Walking Safari and Boat Safari
• A whole host of attractions to explore including Adventure Castle, Rockin’ Rhino and the Hedge Maze
• Longleat’s stunning grounds and gardens

The only things not included with a Festival of Light Day Ticket are optional extras, such as The Santa Train, Longleat House tour and animal feeding opportunities.

Please note, select Main Square attractions, such as the Lorikeet Aviary, Boat Safari and The Hedge Maze, will close before the Park does, according to light levels. These attractions are not open in the dark.

We do – disabled guests may bring a carer free of charge.

Simply find the ticket type you’d like and select the number of people in your party; including anyone with disabilities. You’ll have the option to add carers to your basket at this point.

There is a limit to the number of carers you may book. However, additional carer tickets are available if needed. If this applies to you, please contact our Guest Services team on 01985 844400 to discuss your requirements.

Remember, if you don’t bring proof of disability (such as a Blue Badge, DLA/PIP award letter or doctor’s letter) on the day of your visit, carers will be charged the full ticket price.

Please note that no concessionary tickets are available for the Santa Train.

Each Santa Train can carry two wheelchairs. If you’re interested in booking this space, please contact our Guest Services team on 01985 844400 with the date and train time you’d like to reserve, to confirm availability before making your purchase.

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

For Longleat Park map click here: Park Maps | Visitor Info | Longleat

Vehicles such as soft top convertibles, cars with soft vinyl sunroofs and motorbikes are not allowed in the Safari Park for the safety of both our guests and the animals in our collection. Vinyl Tent coverings are also not allowed in the Safari Drive-Through.

With regards to roof boxes, they must be solid, secure and locked, no loose parts on the outside and you do take them through at your own risk.

We are able to accommodate pickup trucks (as long as the bed is empty or sealed), as well as larger vehicles such mini-buses, transit vans and motorhomes (as long as there is nothing attached to the outside).

The final decision on the suitability of a vehicle will be made by our Arrivals team on the day of your visit.

Please do note that you enter the safari park and other animal areas at your own risk. Longleat accepts no responsibility for damage, accident or loss to persons, vehicles or property caused by any animal, other than in respect of death or injury caused by negligence.

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

longleat.co.uk/plan-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.

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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All of our advertised attractions are now open. This includes the Safari Drive-through (last entrance at 2pm), African Village, Koala Creek, Animal Adventure, Jungle Kingdom, Family Farmyard, the Jungle Cruise, Rockin' Rhino, the Adventure Castle, Little Explorers Garden, the Longleat Hedge Maze, Longleat Railway and the grounds and gardens. Longleat House is also available to ticket holders and members through pre-booked 60 minute tours only. Please note that some attractions may have amended closes due to low light levels in winter times.

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.

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