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Longleat One of the UK's best loved attractions. Safari Park, stately home & much more! Safari -

Enter a land of adventure. Where lions roam. Tigers stalk. Jump in.
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And monkeys swing. Travel through time in a grand stately home. Lose yourself in one of our magical mazes. Hold exotic creatures from the ends of the Earth. This is Longleat. House -

To wander through the sweeping corridors and grand rooms of Longleat House is to be transported back in time. Exploring this stunning example of high Elizabethan architecture - and the Capability Brown landscaped gr

ounds surrounding it - is a day out in itself. It was substantially completed by Sir John Thynne in 1580. And today, his descendants are still lucky enough to call it their home.

Happy World Lion Day to the lions of Longleat! 🧡Lions are symbols of strength, courage and royalty, dating as far back a...
10/08/2026

Happy World Lion Day to the lions of Longleat! 🧡

Lions are symbols of strength, courage and royalty, dating as far back as Ancient Egypt, when they were revered as war deities.

However, over the last 20 years, lion populations have decreased by over 40%, with as few as 20,000 individuals remaining in Africa today. Animal collections across the globe are working to conserve this majestic species, and we're hoping that Kendi and Reya, our two new female southern African lions, will be the start of a new pride to help bolster the lion population in the future.

Stop by African Village today to chat to our keepers about our prides and learn how the new girls are getting on. And don't forget to keep an eye out for our lions as you go through the Drive-through Safari over the summer, particularly our males, Klaus, Simba and Harry, with their incredible manes 🦁

Oh, hello Monty! 🐨👋📷 Keeper Amber
09/08/2026

Oh, hello Monty! 🐨👋

📷 Keeper Amber

The grrreatest little arrivals ❤️🐯We're pleased to say that both mum and cubs are doing very well.
08/08/2026

The grrreatest little arrivals ❤️🐯
We're pleased to say that both mum and cubs are doing very well.

With just over a month to go until Icons of the Sky takes flight, Simbaloo and Adelaide will be representing Longleat at...
07/08/2026

With just over a month to go until Icons of the Sky takes flight, Simbaloo and Adelaide will be representing Longleat at this weekend’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta!
Look out as they take to the skies over Bristol, all in preparation for our three-day aerial extravaganza taking place 11 – 13 September 🎈

Shaun the Sheep is coming back to Longleat... This time, he’s here to meet you throughout the weekend! 🐑This Saturday an...
06/08/2026

Shaun the Sheep is coming back to Longleat... This time, he’s here to meet you throughout the weekend! 🐑
This Saturday and Sunday, Shaun will be appearing at intervals for meet & greets and photo opportunities, so don’t forget to bring along your camera and get ready to go wild:

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We have big Icons of the Sky news 👀We're thrilled to share that the renowned RAF Red Arrows will be doing a special flyp...
05/08/2026

We have big Icons of the Sky news 👀
We're thrilled to share that the renowned RAF Red Arrows will be doing a special flypast on Friday 11 September to mark the 60th anniversary of our Safari Park!
The RAF Red Arrows began displaying only a year before our lions were introduced to the Wiltshire countryside, so it really is bringing two national treasures together for a sensational celebration 🇬🇧🎉
For more information about Icons of the Sky, including a full list of balloons and planes flying, please visit: https://www.longleat.co.uk/events/icons-of-the-sky

Did you know that the builder of Longleat House, Sir John Thynne, was nearly executed at the Tower of London - not once,...
04/08/2026

Did you know that the builder of Longleat House, Sir John Thynne, was nearly executed at the Tower of London - not once, but twice! 🐦‍⬛
On tonight's episode of Inside Longleat, House Curater Dr James Ford heads to the capital to find out why.
Meanwhile, Shannon gears up for her train driving test on the Longleat Railway and Dr Tom Lewis and Water Bailiff Nick discover some unexpected visitors "beavering away" in his garden on the Longleat Estate... 🚂🦫
Watch | Stream on Channel 5 from 8pm tonight.

03/08/2026

Pool party with the capys! 🏖️🌊☀️
This was the pups' very first swim - didn't they do well?

Find out what it was really like to visit the Safari Park when it first opened with our 60th anniversary exhibition, 'Li...
03/08/2026

Find out what it was really like to visit the Safari Park when it first opened with our 60th anniversary exhibition, 'Lion Country: 60 years of Lions at Longleat' 🦁
In Longleat House until 1 November, you can view original planning applications, newscuttings, souvenirs, home movies and photos from the time, including the first pound note taken when we opened and the iconic 'Lions of Longleat' car sticker.
Do you have any memories to share from a visit to Longleat within the last 60 years? Tell us in the comments!

Eye on the prize 👁️
02/08/2026

Eye on the prize 👁️

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