Longleat House
Wiltshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Longleat Enterprises
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Warminster BA12 7NW
Telephone 01985 844400
Longleat pairs an Elizabethan stately home, seat of the Marquess of Bath, with a safari park in its grounds - a combination reviewers say is worth stretching to a two-day ticket. The house itself gets quieter attention than the animals, but visitors on the guided tour praise the staff's knowledge of the furniture, crockery, and its seven libraries.
Worth the trip
The seven libraries inside the house, an unexpected highlight reviewers keep coming back to.
Before you go
Go early - the house is quietest around opening at 10:30am - and reviewers found even bank holidays surprisingly queue-free, so a two-day ticket is worth considering if you're combining the safari and the house.
Reviewers consistently rate Longleat very highly, praising the well cared-for animals in the safari and zoo alongside an interesting, well-guided house tour. The bat cave and the seasonal Christmas lights display are singled out repeatedly as highlights, and staff across the site are described as friendly and knowledgeable. One reviewer flags food prices as a bit expensive for families, and another notes that visiting upstairs in the house requires booking a separate guided tour. Overall the site is seen as a relaxed, easy day out with no significant queues even on a bank holiday.
Elizabethan house, seat of the Marquess of Bath, safari park in the grounds
“Went in half term, I wish I didnt live so far away!! Had a fantastic time had a 2 day ticket glad we did. The animals looks so happy and well looked after. Whole place was clean. We were there from opening to closing…”- Kim Marsh, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Parking was straight forward when required as we did the driving experience through the Zoo first.” - Bryan Griffiths
- Guided tours
- “You have to book a tour guide to visit upstairs which unfortunately we couldn't fit in on this visit.” - Kay Stobbart
Common questions about Longleat House
Where is Longleat House?
Longleat House is in Wiltshire, England, at Warminster BA12 7NW.
Do you need a ticket to visit Longleat House?
Yes - Longleat House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Longleat Enterprises. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Longleat House?
The seven libraries inside the house, an unexpected highlight reviewers keep coming back to.
Is Longleat House a ruin or still intact?
Longleat House is largely intact - Elizabethan house, seat of the Marquess of Bath, safari park in the grounds.
