Bath Excursions
Longleat Exterior
Longleat
Longleat is regarded as the best example of high Elizabethan
architecture in Britain and one of the most beautiful stately homes
open to the public. The magnificence of the House itself is matched
by the splendour of its surroundings; a spectacular mixture of
landscaped parkland, lakes and formal gardens. In 1949 Longleat
became the first stately home in England to open its doors to the
public and a few years later opened the first safari park outside
Africa - visitors can drive through eight enclosures where a wide
range of animals can be seen, including: elephant, rhino, giraffe,
monkeys, lions and tigers. Longleat has become one of the UK's
most popular family tourist attractions. It has been the home of
the Thynn family for more than 450 years and is currently lived in
by the eccentric 7th Marquess of Bath, Alexander Thynn.
Address: Longleat is on the A362 Warminster – Frome road;
E-mail: enquiries@longleat.co.uk;
Website: www.longleat.co.uk;
Telephone: (0)1985 844 400;
Transport: 20 minutes south of Bath by road;
Opening time: Various, see website for details.;
Admission: Separate tickets are available for all 12 attractions at Longleat, but a passport allowing access to all is £23 (adults) and £15 (children) and is much better value for money. Longleat House: £10, Safari Park: £11
