Local Festive Lights

Get into the festive spirit by visiting some of these exciting Christmas experiences in the local area. With sparkly lights, magical lanterns and chanting orchestras, there is so much to see in the South West this December.

1. Longleat Festival of Light

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Enjoy this festive event with the whole family. Longleat have combined the Characters of Roald Dahl’s stories with their iconic annual light festival to give you The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl. After a busy day spotting tigers and lemurs around the park, head back to the estate gardens for a night of magic and light. Take a stroll through the neatly trimmed shrubbery and spot giant lanterns of your favourite Roald Dahl Characters. Enjoy Britain’s biggest singing Christmas tree for a spectacular display featuring lights, carols and even a flurry of snow! This even has already begun and continues through December until 8th January. Book your tickets now.

2. Shipwreck Treasure Museum

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Explore the Shipwreck Treasure Museum this Christmas as it’s transformed into the most Festive place in Cornwall! Walk through the magical tunnel of lights and journey through every imaginable Christmas setting, from the snowy winter wonderland of Narnia’s frozen forests, to a room filled with giant baubles of every colour. See their Shipwreck as snow falls around you and have a browse at their mini German Christmas Market. This begins on the 3rd December and finishes on the 8th January. You can book peak and off-peak tickets through their website with prices starting at £12.50 per adult and £8.50 for child (5-17).

3. Christmas at the Eden Project

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Join the Eden Project to celebrate Christmas this year with their all-new immersive music and light experience. The Mediterranean Biome will be filled with an incredible immersive orchestra experience featuring 11 live musicians on multiple stages across the Biome. There will also be light displays in the Rainforest Biome with sparkling fairy lights, twinkling orbs and fiberoptic illusions. The Outdoor Gardens will be festively dressed and there will also be a Tunnel of Lights on your way into the Link Building. Complete your visit by meeting Santa and his Elf helper and booking a session on their ice rink. This event runs on selected dates from 2nd-30th December, head to their website to find out more and book your tickets.

4. Heligan Night Garden

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Immerse yourself in The Lost Garden’s of Heligan’s enchanting lantern experience. Travel through the garden train and spot lots of beautiful lantern installations of fauna and flora. Explore at your own pace, take in the beautiful displays, toast marshmallows by their magical fire bowls and enjoy a seasonal warming refreshment. They also have a beautiful shop full of amazing gifts that are perfect for Christmas presents. This night garden takes approximately 1 hour to explore and starts on the 24th November and finishes on the 2nd January. Tickets cost £5.