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Longleat Safari Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Home to the UK's original Safari Park, Longleat offers a great day out for family and friends. Discover a range of exciting wildlife and stunning grounds today!

Explore the Safari Drive-through and be entertained by the infamous Rhesus monkeys as they clamber over cars. Continue on your journey across continents observing a range of carnivores from the big cats to the hyena and pack of wolves as they roam free in their open enclosures creating up close encounters you’ll never forget.

The exotic species continue as you explore the main park with squeal-inducing koalas to the endearing red panda. Walk with the meerkats, discover our Cuban crocodiles and watch the charming giant otters play in their underwater viewing enclosure.

Feel the weight of a rainbow lorikeet as it lands on your hand to drink nectar in Monkey Temple. See how agile the sea lions are as you throw fish to them, observe our mighty gorillas and try to spot our two hippos on the Jungle Cruise boat trip.

Marvel at Longleat House’s architecture, one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in Britain, and wander around the grounds and formal gardens at your leisure. 

Let energetic children explore a medieval fortress in the Adventure Castle, enjoy a Rockin’ Rhino ride, race to find the centre of the Hedge Maze then, take a breath, and board the miniature Longleat Railway for a relaxing journey around the Park’s scenic woodland.

Book now to visit the UK’s number one Safari Park with England’s only koalas!

Want to make your visit extra special? Book a VIP Experience or stay on the Estate in one of our luxury cottages with Longleat Accommodation .

Guide Prices

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

* Please visit the Longleat website for more details and opening times.

• Accessibility
• Accessible to Wheelchair Users
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

• On-Site café/restaurant

Children & Infants

• Accept Children Over 3

Establishment Features

• Conference facilities
• Event Venue
• Printed Material in Foreign Languages - Applicable to Longleat House only
• Tea / Coffee Shop
• Wedding Venue

Key Features

• Approx length of visit - All day
• Forest Location
• In countryside
• Indoor Attraction - Longleat House
• Max group size - Unlimited
• Min group size - Twelve
• Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

• Coach Parking
• Parking (free)
• Parking On Site

Payment Methods

• American Express accepted
• Booking essential - For Groups
• Delta accepted
• JCB accepted
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Solo accepted
• Special group rates - see website or phone for details
• TIC Staff Admitted Free
• Visa accepted

Specialist Features

• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families
• Marketed towards senior citizens - House VIP Tours during winter months. Pre booking essential (Tel: 01985 845420 / [email protected])
• Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

• Demonstrations Given - Talks by keepers in Animal Adventure including Educational talks when booked and daily bird shows
• Educational Visits Accepted - See www.longleat.co.uk for educational resources
• Guided Tours Available for Groups
• Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Safari VIP Tours plus Animal Adventure VIP Tours: see www.longleat.co.uk for details.

Travel & Trade

• Group discounts available
• Min group size numeric qualifier - 12
• Packed lunches available

Venue Facilities

• Groups Accepted

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Map & Directions

Road directions.

Longleat is just off the A36 between Bath and Salisbury (A362 Warminster - Frome road)

From the south-east: M3 (J8) - A303 - A36 towards Bath Longleat is just off the A362 between Warminster and Frome.

From the south west: A303 in a London direction - A350 towards Warminster - A36 towards Bath - Longleat is just off the A362 between Warminster and Frome.

From the north: M4 (J18) - A46 towards Bath - A36 towards Salisbury - Longleat is just off the A362 between Warminster and Frome.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest train station, Warminster, is approximately 5 miles from Longleat.

Warminster is on the Cardiff to Portsmouth line.

Westbury station is approximately 12 miles from Longleat and connects directly with London, being on the Paddington to Penzance line.

Both train stations are serviced by taxis which will bring you directly to Longleat.

For details on train times please contact the National Rail Enquiry line on 08457 484950 or visit their website www.nationalrail.co.uk

The following taxi firms work from Warminster and/or Westbury train stations:

Starline Taxis: +44 (0) 1985 212215

AAA Taxis: +44 (0) 1985 846674

DJ's Taxi's +44 (0) 1985 215151

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