Festival of Light returns to Longleat

Monday, 13 November 2023 00:00

Longleat's Festival of Light is back for it's 10th version, Salisbury Radio sent Izzy, 6, to check it out for us.

Izzy isn't new to the Festival of Light, she has been going for a few years now and loved this years version.

Her mum Karli said of the experience, "She absolutely LOVES the trails and the familiarisation of the characters and story.

"We were there from 4.30 until 7.30. We did three trails, saw animals, and had a doughnut and coffee stop."

The UK’s original and best lantern festival, which will run until 7th January 2024,. It invites visitors to step straight into the pages of the nation’s most treasured tales, reimagined as 1,500 stunning lanterns.

Image: Salisbury Radio

This year’s event is brimming with festive treats – from firm favourites like the incredible 20-metre Enchanted Christmas Tree show and beloved Santa Train, to a show-stopping fountain display on the lake. 

Longleat House will be even more luminous, with a phenomenal light show bringing it to life.

Image: Salisbury Radio

Rediscover beloved stories that shaped our childhood as you journey through a myriad of fantasy worlds – from the Emerald City to Never-Never-Land.

And it’s not just pixie dust that makes this unique experience so magical. Amazing artistry goes into creating bespoke lanterns that tower over you at every turn, with some stretching to over 15 metres high.

Image: Salisbury Radio

Show-stopping scenes are taken from The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S Lewis; Cinderella; Snow White; The Wizard of Oz; Winnie the Pooh and more. 

Izzy having a great time on one of the lantern trails (Image: Salisbury Radio)

These gems of storytelling have always sparkled, but world-renowned Safari Park, Longleat, is bringing the shine… Where else could you see some of the most-loved animal characters like Aslan, the rightful King of Narnia; at the same time as spotting our very own Jungle Kings in real life as you discover the Drive Through Safari. 

Find out more here - https://www.longleat.co.uk/

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