The Longleat Festival of Light 2025 at the popular Safari Park in Wiltshire has its ever-popular Christmas celebration, the impressive illuminated light trail, but this year there is unique twist and a world first.
That’s because Longleat will make history by showcasing the much-loved Wallace & Gromit in spectacular lantern displays – a global first for the award-winning characters.
Created by the animation firm Aardman, these illuminated figures will anchor the British Icons theme at The Festival of Light.
Longleat’s Festival of Light 2025: 8 November 2025 – 11 January 2026
Visit Longleat’s Festival of Light
Enjoy the Longleat Festival of Light with figures of Wallace and Gromit in a world first
Visitors to Longleat can look forward to seeing favourite characters including Shaun the Sheep, the notorious Feathers McGraw, and Morph brought to life in luminous form.
The display will recreate iconic Aardman locations like Mossy Bottom Farm and West Wallaby Street, offering fans an immersive journey through the studio’s most cherished moments.
A grand day out
Longleat’s Head of Operations, Scott Ashman, said: “We are delighted to be working with Aardman for The Festival of Light 2025 – and we are confident, as Wallace would say to Gromit, that it will be ‘A grand day out’.
“And of course, cheese will play a part too!”
Families can enjoy the Enchanted Christmas Tree at the Longleat Festival of Light
He added: “As well as guests being able to see these celebrated characters in lantern form, visitors will be able to explore some of Britain’s iconic landmarks on the 2.5 km route.
“Visit a breath-taking 15m tall Tower Bridge and China Town in London, travel through Stonehenge, head to Blackpool to enjoy traditional seaside attractions, marvel at the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, the Welsh Dragon, the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland and so much more.”
The festival will also be marking the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with a focus on writers and iconic singers.
Other classic Longleat attractions this year include the Santa Train and the singing Christmas Tree.
Here’s a lovely video to show visitors what they can expect:
Buy tickets for the Festival of Light at Longleat
Tickets for the Festival of Light, including the popular Santa Train, are now available on Longleat’s website.
Youngsters enjoy the dinosaur lanterns at Longleat’s Festival of Light
The Day Ticket includes:
- Experience the illuminated lantern trail
- Enjoy The Enchanted Christmas Tree Show and embrace the festive magic
- Embark on the Winter Safari drive to encounter tigers, lions wolves and lots of other wildlife
- Journey across Half Mile Pond on our Boat Safari to visit the newest hippo pod, plus gorillas, Colobus monkeys and sea lions
- Explore the enigmatic Bat Cave
- Let your creativity run wild in the Adventure Castle
- Navigate through Britain’s largest maze
- Free parking.
Alternative ticket options are available, including Twilight Tickets and Non-safari Day Tickets, so you can select the perfect package for your visit.
So, get ready to embark on a dazzling historical adventure and create lasting memories at Longleat this Christmas!
Pyramid Lantern Photo Credit – Lloyd Winters
