Coach Excursions – Longleat Festival of Light
Longleat Festival of Light Coach Trip
Step Into a World of Legends
Make this Christmas one to remember with a magical coach trip to Longleat Festival of Light from Sussex.
Travel with Compass Excursions – coach trips from Sussex and leave the driving to us. Settle into your seat for comfortable return coach travel from Brighton, Worthing, Littlehampton and surrounding areas, with your Longleat entry included.
Once you arrive, step into Legendary Worlds, an incredible after-dark trail featuring more than 1,000 lanterns. Discover myths, heroes and magical creatures, enjoy festive favourites and meet some of Longleat’s famous animals along the way.
Your Longleat Coach Trip at a Glance
Enjoy a magical festive day out!
📍 Destination: Longleat, Wiltshire
🚌 Travel: Return coach travel from Sussex
🗓️ Date: Saturday 12th December 2026
🎟️ Ticket price: Adult: £81.95, Child: £70.95
✨ Experience: Festival of Light lantern trail and Longleat safari
📌 Departures: View our Sussex coach pick-up points
📞 Booking: Call our friendly team to reserve your place
Discover Longleat’s Festival of Light
Explore spectacular lantern displays, festive lights and magical Christmas scenes at Longleat’s famous Festival of Light.
Visitors can enjoy seasonal entertainment, festive food and a memorable Christmas atmosphere suitable for all ages. Prepare to see Longleat’s Festival of Light in a whole new light!
This year’s Legendary Worlds takes you on an immersive journey through myths and legends from around the globe, with more than 1,000 spectacular lanterns lighting up the park.
Explore the lost city of Atlantis and walk beneath a life-sized blue whale, visit the Knights of the Round Table and enter a world filled with giants, dragons, phoenixes and other magical creatures.
Along the way, you’ll discover legendary stories inspired by Norse, Greek, African and Asian mythology, from Thor battling the World Serpent to Poseidon ruling the seas.
Ticket Prices
Adult Ticket
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Comfortable return luxury coach travel from Sussex
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Admission to Longleat festival of Light
Child Ticket
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Comfortable return luxury coach travel from Sussex
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Admission to Longleat Festival of Light
Pick-Up Points Across Sussex
Start your day somewhere close to home. We offer convenient pick-up points across Brighton, Worthing, Littlehampton and surrounding areas, so joining your excursion is easy.
Old Steine, Brighton
55 Old Steine, Brighton, BN1 1NH — View on Google Maps
Miller & Carter, Patcham
London Road, Patcham, Brighton, BN1 8YQ — View on Google Maps
Tates Garage, Portslade
138–166 Trafalgar Road, Portslade, BN41 1GS — View on Google Maps
Amsterdam Inn, Shoreham-by-Sea
467 Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5WQ — View on Google Maps
Lancing Manor Leisure Centre, Lancing
Manor Road, Lancing, BN15 0PH — View on Google Maps
Rose Walk, Worthing
Worthing, BN12 4AU / BN12 4AT — View on Google Maps
Village Shopping Centre, Rustington
The Street & Churchill Parade, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3DJ — View on Google Maps
Roundstone Pub, Rustington
Roundstone Lane, East Preston, Littlehampton, BN16 1EB — View on Google Maps
Check Out Our FAQs
Got a question? We’re here to help.
Take a look at our FAQs for everything you need to know about booking, pick-up points, accessibility and travelling to Longleat with us.
Yes. Your excursion includes return coach travel from Sussex and entry to Longleat Festival of Light. You will have access to the Lantern trail and Safari. Entry to the house is not included.
We offer local pick-up points across Brighton, Patcham, Portslade, Shoreham, Lancing, Worthing and the Littlehampton and Rustington areas.
Yes! There’s plenty for families to discover, from the spectacular lantern trail and animal attractions to the Hedge Maze and Adventure Castle.
Some attractions may close earlier during winter because of light levels.
No. Longleat’s Santa Train is a separate, additional-cost experience.
The Festival of Light trail is outdoors, so wrap up warm and wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking.
Longleat advises visitors that the lantern experience takes place outside.
