Celebrate The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl at Longleat

Saturday, 5 November 2022 00:00

The Festival of Light has returned to Longleat after a two-year absence with an all-new outdoor spectacular showcasing ‘The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl’.

Salisbury Radio sent their two youngest 'roving reporters' to the opening night. Olive and Izzy are both in reception year at primary school and had a magical time. They enjoyed exploring the lit sceneries, as you can see from the photos below.

Running until January 8th, this year’s fantastical festive celebration is the biggest and most ambitious to date, with more than 800 individual lanterns set against the backdrop of the famous Longleat House.

Working in partnership with the Roald Dahl Story Company, a highly skilled team of designers has created a series of stunning, illuminated scenes bringing these timeless stories and worlds spectacularly to life.

Embark on a fantastical journey and meet much-loved characters from the Roald Dahl stories. Each lantern scene brings key moments from the iconic books to life, from The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Matilda, The Twits and Fantastic Mr Fox.

Fantastic Mr Fox (Photo: Lloyd Winters)

Be amazed by James' Giant Peach floating on the lake, find yourself awestruck by George's Marvellous Medicine and visit Crunchem Hall with Matilda and Miss Honey.

You can even walk through Wonka's factory gates, with the Chocolate Factory standing at an impressive 25.5m in height. That’s taller than Longleat House!

“We are so excited to be back with the UK’s original, biggest and most exciting lantern show – The Festival of Light at Longleat,” said Ceawlin Thynn, 8th Marquess of Bath.

“This year’s event feels even more special as we come together for the first time since 2019 to enjoy this amazing spectacle.

“It is the first time the iconic characters and stories of Roald Dahl have been brought to life as lanterns, with unforgettable moments from the stories reimagined on a huge scale – from The BFG to James and the Giant Peach.

“The Festival of Light is the perfect chance for families and friends to make memories together at Longleat this winter,” he added.

The festive fun continues with Longleat’s incredible 15-metre Enchanted Christmas Tree Show.

All-In-One Tickets include access to all the popular animal and adventure attractions, including the Winter Safari Drive-through.

Twilight Tickets are available on selected dates, with entry from 3 pm they give access to the festive Main Square attractions and the amazing lantern trail.

For more information, visit www.longleat.co.uk

Feature Image: BNPS

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