VisitWiltshire has announced a programme of events and activities suitable for groups and travel trade this winter.
The Festival of Light 2023 at Longleat
Treasured Tales: The Festival of Light 2023, the UK’s original lantern festival returns from 11 November to 7 January 2024. In addition to this year’s brand new lantern scenes, visitors can also enjoy access to all Longleat’s popular animal and adventure attractions, including the Winter Safari experience. Groups of 12+ receive a 20% discount on standard rates, with online booking available for up to 32pax.
Studley Grange Garden & Leisure Park
Studley Grange Garden & Leisure Park offers pre-booked group packages with talks and tours from horticultural experts, close encounter animal experiences and great value catering options. This year, Studley will be celebrating the festive season with a special breakfast or tea with Santa. Discounted group rates apply.
Christmas at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm is kicking off the festive season with Christmas Jazz and The Salisbury Big Band on Friday 1 December and there is a Festive Murder Mystery on Saturday 9 December. Visitors can pre-book breakfasts with Santa and wreath making workshops, plus there will be themed trails and plenty of wholesome family Christmas fun on the farm. Discounted group rates apply.
Salisbury Cathedral’s Advent and Christmas
The festive season gets underway at Salisbury Cathedral with the return of Sarum Lights, a light and sound experience running over five days from 7 to 11 November, and the popular Carol Concert for groups is back at 2pm on 12 December. Visitors will have the opportunity to look around the building at its festive best, with a soaring 34ft Christmas Tree at the West End and take some time afterwards to enjoy Christmas refreshments and browse in the gift shop, with prices starting from £18pp. The Cathedral’s Twilight Tower Tours are ideal for small groups, where visitors can enjoy views at the end of the 332-step climb through the Cathedral’s hidden roof spaces to the base of the spire. Tours start from the end of November, with prices from £16pp and private tours for 10pax from £170.
Christmas at Stourhead
Christmas returns to Stourhead on Saturday 25 November – Monday 1 January, with more than a million lights and seasonal sounds filling the landscape grounds. Visitors will have a chance to explore the sparkling Cathedral of Light, glowing fields of flowers and trees drenched in jewel-like colour among other installations.
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