The Festival of Light returns to Longleat this winter and promises is bigger and better than ever with a magical new theme. In pictures – The Festival of Light 2023 The UK’s original and best lantern festival is back from 11 November 2023 to 7 January 2024, inviting visitors to step straight into the pages […]
Marking World Elephant Day (12 August), Longleat is sharing, for the first time, details of an important conservation project to help conserve and protect Asian elephants. Earlier this year keepers from the Wiltshire Safari Park travelled to Thailand to support renowned osteopath, Tony Nevin, in giving practical workshops to people who care for elephants internationally. […]
Longleat is celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III with a display of the historic robes and coronet worn by Marquesses of Bath at past coronations. The new exhibition is on display in the East Corridor of Longleat House until 4 June and also features the magnificent 19th Longleat State Chariot used by successive Marquesses […]
Koala keepers from Longleat have returned to Australia to see how wildlife is recovering following the devastating bushfires. In 2020 two keepers travelled to Cleland Wildlife Park to help with the aftermath of their fires. Three years later, keepers Jon Ovens and James Dennis made the trip back to South Australia to see how the […]
This winter, The Festival of Light at Longleat will bring Roald Dahl’s much-loved stories to life. Launching on November 5 and running throughout the festive holidays until January 8, ‘The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl’ features a host of the acclaimed authors most iconic characters, including the BFG, Willy Wonka, Matilda and Fantastic Mr Fox. […]
Longleat Sky Safari 2022, 9-11 September
Over 100 hot air balloons are set to take to the skies above Longleat in Wiltshire as part of its spectacular Sky Safari (9-11 September). Now in its fifth year, the three-day festival features daily mass launches, night glows set to music and a host of other fun activities including model balloon flight demonstrations, street […]
Longleat has been lit up for the festive period. Christmas at Longleat is on until 3 January.
Longleat is being transformed into a magical wonderland of festive fun and adventure this winter.
Fascinating stories from five centuries of Longleat’s rich history have been brought to life as part of a major new outdoor exhibition.
