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Longleat Festival of Light

England

A delightful festive spectacle

Longleat’s Festival of Light is a magical experience. With the stunning Elizabethan house adorned with festive decoration, outside the ‘Capability’ Brown-landscaped grounds come alive with a series of wondrous life-sized Chinese lanterns. Illuminated characters, animals, plants and buildings create a glowing winter wonderland of fantastic scenes. Nearby, the grand Georgian city of Bath adds to the festive spirit when it is transformed by the wooden chalets of its lovely Christmas market: delightful crafts and gifts abound in the shadow of the city’s stunning Gothic abbey.

LONGLEAT FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

Lanterns, lions and festive cheer

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“We have recently returned from a one night trip to Longleat Festival of Light & Bath Christmas Market. Everyone had a great time and I have never had as many thank you messages. Our coach driver was very courteous and helpful. The paperwork given to us was really informative and useful and we were really grateful.” – Margaret, Group Organiser

From £149 per person

based on two sharing in a twin/double room, with a minimum of 35 passengers travelling

Best time to go

November, December

Suggested Hotel

Holiday Inn Bristol Filton, Filton

  • Set in landscaped grounds near Bristol
  • A great standard of hotel, excellently located for this itinerary
  • Modern & comfortable bedrooms
  • Leisure facilities including an indoor pool
  • Spacious bar and restaurant

Not the hotel for your group? Other hotels are available, contact us.

Attractions:

Longleat Festival of Light

Longleat undergoes a transformation for the festive season, with spectacular lanterns which illuminate as darkness falls. The theme of the lantern display changes each year. As well as strolling amongst these amazing scenes, you can explore the ground floor rooms of Longleat House itself, which is beautifully decorated for Christmas. Despite the chill outside, Longleat’s safari drive-through remains open, and you can spot lions, tigers, zebras, and many other exotic creatures. A boat trip on the lake is another way view the beautiful and extensive grounds of this unique property.

Bath Christmas Market

The Georgian grandeur of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is given a sprinkling of festive merriment during its famed seasonal market. With over 180 wooden chalets taking over the cobbled streets surrounding the ancient Roman Baths, it’s a shopper’s paradise with an array of handmade crafts and gifts. Plenty of quality food stalls and vendors of mulled wine & cider mean that the market is a delightful Christmas experience.

Alternatives

Best Western Swan Hotel, Wells

The historic, award-winning Swan Hotel in Wells could not be more centrally located nor have a more dramatic view, located directly opposite the west face of Wells Cathedral. This old coaching inn has all the modern comforts you would expect yet is packed with character, and has its own elegant bar, cosy lounge and beautiful wood-panelled restaurant.

Make this trip your own

Why not extend this tour to 2 or 3 nights? Additional attractions include Tyntesfield (NT), Dyrham Park (NT), the SS Great Britain, and Wells Cathedral.

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