The Festival of Light
Safari Itinerary
Make it a Christmas to remember at The Festival of Light
8 November 2025 – 11 January 2026
Explore iconic sights as you embark on a grand day out this Christmas as The Festival of Light presents British Icons with Wallace & Gromit and friends!
9:30am
Head to the Winter Drive-Through Safari and explore the African Village on foot before hopping back in your car
10am
Continue with your Winter Drive-Through journey and meet some of our iconic residents, including Amur tigers, lions and mischievous monkeys
12pm
Park up and take a well-earned break for lunch at one of our many cafés or fast food kiosks
1pm
Step into history with a guided tour of Longleat House, beautifully decorated for Christmas*
2pm
Sail away on the Boat Safari to spot our new pod of hippos
2:30pm
Head to the Walking Safari and discover our amazing animals, feed the rainbow lorikeets or brave the Bat Cave
4pm
Warm up with a festive coffee or hot chocolate from one of the Festive Market Huts before heading around the lantern trail
4:30pm
Set off ‘Up North’ on a spectacular lantern trail to visit West Wallaby Street, Blackpool, Scotland and more! Next get into the festive spirit with Shaun the Sheep and friends at The Flight Before Christmas lanterns, before enjoying the Enchanted Christmas Tree Show as it sings your favourite carols
5:30pm
Continue your lantern adventure ‘Down South’, exploring Stonehenge, Mossy Bottom Farm and the bustling sights of London
6:30pm
Visit the Christmas Shop and Festive Market Huts including exclusive Aardman designs and Wallace & Gromit gifts to purchase as a keepsake of your festive day
*Longleat House Guided Tours are an add-on experience for an additional charge, subject to availability.