There’s a summer of wild adventure waiting to be discovered at Longleat (16th July – 4th September).
Wings, Longleat’s hugely popular bird display, is back for the summer season. With spectacular aerial shows featuring majestic birds of prey happening regularly throughout the day.
Set within a purpose-built 500-seater outdoor arena, the displays showcase the amazing flying skills of a wide range of birds calling Longleat their home for the summer.
Visitors can experience the thrill of a falcon stooping at nearly 100 miles an hour, feel a vulture’s wings swooping just above their head, witness majestic eagles taking flight and much more.
Whatever the weather, there’s also holiday fun in spades guaranteed with the return of Longleat’s incredible indoor beach.
Located within the Longhouse, the pop-up beach promises 120 tonnes of perfect sand to play on, with fun features including deckchairs to lounge in and themed activities for all the family to enjoy.
No visit is complete without taking in the Park’s famous drive-through Safari; a wildly exciting adventure that lets you cruise through the habitats of lions, wolves, cheetahs and monkeys. At the African Village you can jump out and walk, with opportunities to get up close to playful lemurs and the Park’s stunning Rothschild giraffes.
Step aboard the Jungle Cruise to see magnificent gorillas in their lakeside retreat. Enjoy the antics of playful sea lions as they keep pace with the boat and keep a watchful eye out for Longleat’s pair of resident hippos.
Hop on the Longleat Railway for an exciting journey through scenic woodland and past the iconic Half-Mile Pond. This guest-favourite, nostalgic narrow-gauge railway has been running since 1965 and is older than the Safari itself.
Just off the Park’s Main Square, feed colourful lorikeets, walk amongst an inquisitive gang of meerkats and head down to Koala Creek to see an adorable new addition – Hazel, the first ever southern koala to be born in Europe.
The Family Farmyard is the perfect place for younger animal lovers to come and meet some of their favourites including bunnies, donkeys, chickens and some more exotic critters from further afield.
Alongside the extraordinary animal experiences, Longleat is also home to a huge variety of other attractions including Little Explorers’ Garden for pre-schoolers, the giant Hedge Maze, Rockin’ Rhino family ride and the full-size Adventure Castle, where young imaginations can run wild.
Not forgetting, of course, the heart of Longleat itself, the majestic Longleat House.
With its doors back open to visitors for intimate guided tours throughout the day, the House is widely regarded as one of the best examples of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain and one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public.
Adult day tickets from £36.95, Child (3-16) £27.70, Infants (0-2) Free. Pre-booking online is essential. For full details go to www.longleat.co.uk.
