CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS
The Festival of Light 2026
7 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027, Longleat, near Warminster.
Longleat's winter lantern festival, with giant illuminated lanterns through the grounds of the safari park as dusk falls. A Santa Train can be added to Day and Non-Safari Day tickets up to Christmas Eve.
| Dates | 7 Nov 2026 to 17 Jan 2027 |
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| Times | Lanterns light up from about 4pm; Twilight tickets cover 4pm to 7.30pm, Non-Safari Day tickets 10am to 7.30pm |
| Where | Longleat, near Warminster BA12 7NW Open in Maps |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £34.95, children £26.20. Twilight ticket, the cheapest; adult 34.95 to 39.95 pounds and child (3 to 15) 26.20 to 29.95 depending on the date, under-3s free. Day tickets with the safari drive-through are from 49.95 |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. Book on the official site |
| Organiser | Longleat. Official page |
| Hotels | Hotels near Warminster affiliate |
Checked against Longleat, 22 October 2026; Longleat (own ticket site, linked from the event page), 22 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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