Longleat, Wiltshire · November 7 to January 17, 2027
Longleat Festival of Light
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Longleat Festival of Light
When is Longleat Festival of Light 2026/27?
Longleat Festival of Light 2026/27 runs November 7 to January 17, 2027.
2026/27November 7 to January 17, 2027Confirmed
2027/28November 6 to January 16, 2028By the calendar
How the dates are set: Runs from early November into January; the organizer announces the dates each year.
See every event in November 2026
Source: visitbath.co.uk
Longleat Festival of Light schedule
- November 7, 2026 to January 17, 2027: The 2026 season was listed in three periods: 7 to 22 November, 23 November to 3 January, and 9 to 17 January.
- November 8, 2026: A Sensory Day was new for the season, for those who prefer a more low-key experience.
- After dark: The trail has over 1,000 lanterns, including the lost city of Atlantis, a life-sized blue whale and Thor's battle with the World Serpent. Walking it takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours.
Sources: visitbath.co.uk, solentevents.co.uk
Getting to Longleat Festival of Light
- Longleat is at Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW.
Source: visitbath.co.uk
Tickets and cost
For the 2026 season, a Longleat post listed prices of £68 for an adult, £65 for a senior and £48 for a child. Other ticket types included Twilight tickets and Non-safari Day Tickets.
Source: facebook.com
Longleat Festival of Light: questions people ask
When is the Longleat Festival of Light?
The 2026 season ran from 7 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, with a gap between 3 and 9 January in the listing.
How much does the Longleat Festival of Light cost?
For the 2026 season, one Longleat post listed £68 for an adult, £65 for a senior and £48 for a child.
What time does the Longleat Festival of Light open?
Listed hours for the 2026 season were 09:30 to 19:30.
How long does the Longleat lantern trail take?
Walking the trail generally takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on pace and crowds.
What is the theme of the Longleat Festival of Light?
The 2026 trail is themed on myths, heroes and legendary tales, with over 1,000 lanterns including Atlantis and a life-sized blue whale.
Sources: visitbath.co.uk, facebook.com, solentevents.co.uk
About Longleat Festival of Light
More than 1,000 hand-crafted lanterns on an after-dark trail through Longleat's grounds, with a winter safari by day.
From early November into mid January, Longleat lights up its grounds with a lantern trail that takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours to walk. Daytime brings the drive-through safari, the Enchanted Christmas Tree show and the Jungle Cruise. The practical catch is cost and timing: a day ticket was listed at £68 for an adult in 2026, and the trail starts as dusk falls around 4pm.
Know before you go
- The trail takes about 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on pace and crowds.
- Head to the safari first, as it gets busy and takes a couple of hours.
- Longleat is near Warminster in Wiltshire, with Bristol (BRS) the closest of the main airports.
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