Christmas arrives at Longleat
The Safari Park has had a festive makeover
Last updated 4th Nov 2021
Longleat Safari Park has had a Christmas makeover.
Among the decorations is a 20 metre tall tree covered in more than 88 thousand lights and fitted with it's very own snow-making machine - it also plays Christmas music!
It took a team of 15 people 4 days to install the tree, which will be part of the attraction's festive launch this weekend (6th November).
Staff use the cherry picker to decorate the highest sections of the tree, which plays a selection of traditional Christmas music and carols and features a series of spectacular animated light shows.
Longleat’s Steve Mytton said: “With so many lights, so much cable and decorations to put up it has been a massive undertaking, but to see the tree in place and working is amazing.
“It manages to combine a host of Christmas traditions into one package; a seasonal tree, twinkling lights as well as carols, festive songs and even snow! There can’t be too many other experiences like it,” he added.
Running from 6th November 2021 to 3rd January 2022, ‘Christmas at Longleat’ is a brand new family event featuring Santa Trains, festive storytelling with flying owls, live Christmas shows, a synchronised light and sound display on the front of Longleat House, an illuminated Love Labyrinth and a host of other Christmas surprises.
During the day, visitors can also enjoy all of Longleat’s animal and adventure attractions, including the Winter Safari Drive-through, Koala Creek, Jungle Kingdom, Jungle Cruise and ever popular Adventure Castle.