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
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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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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.
We do offer the opportunity to feed our giraffes, sea-lions, deer and lorikeets.
Giraffe feeding is normally available from May until the end of August, and runs from 10.30am to 11.30am each day, with a second feed between 2pm and 3pm on peak dates only.
Our other feeding opportunities will normally be available throughout the day over the course of the whole year, but are dependent on the animals choosing to feed.
Longleat provides interactive experiences with some of our animals and birds to enrich your understanding and enjoyment during your visit. These activities have been risk assessed to ensure that measures are in place for hygiene and to prevent serious injury. We cannot guarantee that minor contact such as a nibble or peck won’t occur.
A limited daily Safari Bus Service can be booked either online or on the day of your visit at Guest Services (located in the Main Square) subject to availability, with a per person cost of £9 (for those aged 3yrs+). Under 3s do require a ticket, but there is no charge for this. Children under 16 may not ride the Safari Bus without adult supervision.
- The Safari Bus Service can accommodate one wheelchair user per trip.
- Pushchairs are not able to be taken on the tour, but can be left secured and under cover at the bus stop for the duration of the Safari Bus trip.
- Guests are free to bring drinks on the service, but food cannot be consumed on the bus.
- Buses run daily at 10.30am and 2pm, with tickets available for purchase up to 15 minutes before advertised start time. Additional services may also be available on peak dates.
- The Safari Bus Service is not available to guests who have purchased Non-Safari or Twilight tickets.
- Longleat reserve the right to change times or remove the bus service without prior warning
Soft top or open top cars, motorbikes and bicycles are not allowed in the Safari Park. Some other limitation apply which are assessed on a case by case basis (such as caravans and campervans with non-glass windows). We advise all guests who do not have suitable transport to arrive early on site to secure Bus tickets so as to avoid disappointment.
Access to spectacular Longleat House ill now be part of your Day Ticket for a self guided tour.
Longleat House is also available for guided tours. This is an add on experience to a day ticket or membership and will incur a charge.
Tours should be booked in advance online when purchasing a day ticket or reserving membership visits. On the day booking is available via Guest Services and is subject to availability.
Visitors can purchase a dedicated House & Gardens ticket, which includes a guided tour here :
You can also book exclusive VIP House tours here :
Longleat is an all weather attraction, made up of a variety of indoor, covered and fully outdoor areas. We advise checking the forecast before visiting, and dressing appropriately based on this information.
During Peak times Christmas and other key dates during the season- please click on the link below for our latest event news
Baby changing facilities are available at the entrance to the Safari Park, in the Adventure Castle, in two locations beside the Main Square and in the Chameleon Tree restaurant.
Yes. Accessible parking bays can be found in Lime Trees Car Park, but most of our accessible bays can be found in Silver Birch Car Park.
Please display your Blue Badge (or variant) when using the accessible bays.
Smoking and vaping are strictly not permitted at the Park, except in the designated areas in the African Village and adjacent to The Chameleon Tree Coffee House. They can be located via the Park Map boards or via the Longleat App. If you're unsure, please ask a Team Member.
We ask that you keep your booking e-mail to hand, as well as the receipt you will receive upon arriving, as proof of entry.
You are welcome to leave the Park and return within the same day. Please keep your booking details or receipt on hand as you'll need to produce this upon re-entry.
There is no additional charge for parking at Longleat.