Suitable for all ages
Hedge Maze
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An a-maze-ing day out
Fun for all ages
There’s so much to squeeze in at Longleat; as well as seeing our animals and the House, there’s an abundance of places to play and enjoy the great outdoors. Lose yourself in the UK’s longest Hedge Maze, take a trip on the Longleat Railway and ride the Rockin’ Rhino.
Let your little one’s imaginations run wild in our designated play areas. Explore Adventure Castle for clambering, climbing, sliding and zip wiring, and younger ones can immerse themselves in Little Explorers' Garden.
All included in your Day Ticket or Membership.
Hedge Maze
With over a mile and a half of paths, you’ll need to choose your lefts and rights carefully to make sure you don’t get lost. Our iconic maze was planted in 1975 and opened in 1978. It is made of over 16,000 English yew trees, which are kept in tip top condition by our Grounds and Gardens team. Exploring our maze typically takes no longer than 30 minutes, depending on how quickly you race your way to the middle.
Adventure Castle
Designed for children aged 14 and under. Spend hours discovering our adventure playground, complete with zip wires, climbing frames, tube slides and of course, the medieval keep. During warmer days, our refreshing Splash Pad will be ready for little ones to cool off, so don’t forget to bring swimming costumes and towels! No matter the weather, our Soft Play will be the perfect place for younger visitors to burn off that excess energy. Adult supervision is always required.
Rockin’ Rhino
Jump on board Rockin’ Rhino, a ride perfect for our younger visitors. Rocky the rhino and Leroy the lion have been causing mischief and it’s your turn to join the chase!
Little Explorers' Garden
Enter an enchanting play area designed especially for children under five. This area offers fun and immersive play equipment, featuring wildlife you may spot in your own garden. From clambering over climbing frames to exploring hidden burrows, children will have a great time! You can also find an enclosed baby feeding room and bottle and food prep station here. Adult supervision is always required.
Longleat Railway
All aboard the Longleat Railway! Our 15 inch narrow gauge railway has been running since 1965, even before our Safari Park opened. Enjoy the 1¼ mile journey through scenic woodland and experience incredible views across Half Mile Pond. Look out for our noisy Californian sea lions as they follow the Boat Safari, as well as looking across to Colobus Island and Gorilla Colony. You may even spot our pod of hippos! You’ll begin and end your trip at Longleat Central Station in the Main Square.
Important information
- For school visits, a minimum of one adult must accompany every 12 children.
- The maze is inaccessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs.
- There is a pushchair park near the entrance to the maze for you to use during your Hedge Maze visit only.
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Guests must be at least 110cm tall to ride unaccompanied.
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Guests 90 to 110cm tall may ride with a supervising companion who is a responsible person, at least 16 years or older and meets all ride requirements.
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Guests over 110cm tall are only permitted to ride solo due to the size of the ride units.
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Loose items are not permitted to be carried on the ride. Purses and small bags around the rider’s shoulder or waist are permitted provided they are closed and do not interfere with the ride in anyway.
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Mobile phones, cameras and video equipment must be secured any may not be used during the ride
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Restricted loose items must be placed in the designated storage area or left with a non-rider.
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The journey lasts approximately 12 minutes, in addition to queue time.
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Trains run every 30 to 60 minutes from 11am. The last train will depart approximately five minutes before the park closes.
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Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
- For school visits, a minimum of one adult must accompany every 12 children.
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Please do not eat or drink on the train.
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Please keep your head, arms and legs inside the train while it is moving. Do not lean out.
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The train is wheelchair friendly, with a specially built carriage to accommodate two wheelchairs per train.
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Prams and pushchairs (except buggies for disabled guests) must be left outside the station. All property is left at the owner’s risk.
- During the Festival of Light the Longleat Railway transforms into the Santa Train which is an optional additional experience incurring an extra cost. The Santa Train is incredibly popular, so booking in advance is essential. If you are a wheelchair user and wish to ride the Santa Train, please book your tickets, then contact Guest Services on +44 (0) 19 8584 4400.
- Access only to children aged 14 years and under. Adults will only be admitted when accompanying a child.
- For safety reasons a minimum of one adult must accompany every 12 children whilst in the Adventure Castle. Unaccompanied children are never admitted. Longleat reserves the right to refuse entry.
- Access is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. However, some equipment may not be accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
- Children must be aged between 6 -14 years old to use the drop slide.
- Children must be aged five years old or younger to enter the soft play.
