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LONGLEAT is being transformed into a magical wonderland of festive fun and adventure this winter.

Running from 6 November 2021 to 3 January 2022, Christmas at Longleat is a brand-new family event featuring everything from

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Britain’s tallest Singing Christmas

Tree and Santa Trains, to the illuminated hedge maze and festive storytelling featuring real-live flying owls.

Britain's tallest Singing Christmas Tree is back with a spectacular 15-minute show featuring 80,000 pixel mapped lights, 3D video projection and flurries of snow while singing and a selection of favourite yuletide tunes. Visitors can walk through a 50-metre-long tunnel of lights which react and dance to the sounds of sleigh bells, festive cheer and a crackling fire.

A display of lights will transform the giant facade of Longleat House into a series of festive scenes as visitors wander among a forest of 100 decorated Christmas Trees. There will be a winter wonderland snow-strewn trail with illuminated flowers through the Monkey Temple and the pathways of Longleat’s famous hedge maze are being covered with thousands of twinkling fairy lights and glittering disco balls.

Main Square will be alive with the sound of carol singing and daily performances, while visitors will be able to enjoy the magical ‘A Flight Before Christmas’ in

A Flight Before Christmas

"Visitors can walk through a 50-metrelong tunnel of lights which react and dance to the sounds of sleigh bells, festive cheer and a crackling fire."

the Longhouse as festive tales are brought to life by the aerial grace and agility of flying tawny, barn and eagle owls.

The hugely popular Santa Train will be picking up passengers from Longleat Central Station to whisk them away to a magical woodland grotto to meet Father Christmas himself.

During the day, visitors can enjoy all of Longleat’s animal and adventure attractions, including the Winter Safari Drivethrough, Koala Creek,

Jungle Kingdom,

Jungle Cruise and ever popular Adventure Castle.

The Santa Train will be picking up passengers and bringing them to meet Father Christmas

Longleat House at Christmas

Admission prices: Adult Off Peak £36.95, Peak £39.95, Child (3-15) Off Peak £27.70, Peak £29.95, Under 3s Free. For more information and to book online visit the website.

• longleat.co.uk/christmas-at-longleat

CROCKERTON, WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE

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