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Longleat, Warminster
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| Looking for: | Castles/Stately Homes, Learning/Historical, Outdoor play areas, Zoos & Wildlife | | Address: | Longleat
Warminster
Wiltshire | | Postcode: | BA12 7NW | | Nearest City: | Salisbury | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Indoors and Outdoors | | Telephone: | 01985 844400 |
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Description
Set within 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped parkland, Longleat 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.
It was the present Marquess of Bath’s father, the 6th Marquess, who first perceived that a house of this magnitude and splendour could become a major tourist attraction and, in 1949, opened Longleat House to the public on a fully commercial basis – it was the first stately home to do so!
1966 then saw the next “first” when Longleat opened the first Safari Park outside of Africa. Today it is difficult to imagine the furore aroused when Longleat’s plans for a 100-acre lion reserve were made public. There were dire warnings of big cats running amok in the Wiltshire countryside, local clergymen were up in arms and there were even questions asked in the Houses of Parliament.
In spite of the fears however the concept of a drive through safari park proved hugely popular and forty years on, Longleat Safari Park remains one of the country’s leading wildlife attractions.
But that’s not all… Longleat now encompasses a wide range of attractions to suit visitors of all ages… find yourself going round in circles in the Longleat Hedge Maze, journey on the Safari Boats for a sea-lion escorted cruise, enjoy a fun-packed ride on the Longleat Railway, let the kids let off steam in the Adventure Castle and more… your day at Longleat will never be long enough!
Adult
(15-59yrs) |
Child
(3-14yrs) |
Senior
(60yrs+) |
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Day Ticket |
£26 |
£18.50 |
£21 |
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Two Day Ticket |
£31 |
£23.50 |
£26 |
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Annual Pass |
£65 |
£46.25 |
£52.50 |
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House & Grounds Ticket |
£12.90 |
£6.50 |
£8.90 |
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Passport Ticket |
£28.50 |
£21 |
£23 |
Combo Ticket
(Longleat + Cheddar Caves) |
£34.50 |
3-4yrs: £18.50
5-14yrs: £23.90 |
£30.00 |
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