Longleat Lights & Cobblestone Cheer: A Private Christmas Passage from Bath

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Longleat Lights & Cobblestone Cheer: A Private Christmas Passage from Bath

A 7-hour private day trip from Bath that pairs independent craft shopping in Frome with entrance to Longleat’s Festival of Lights and an optional fireside meal.

Longleat Lights & Cobblestone Cheer: A Private Christmas Passage from Bath.

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Location
Bath
Operator
In and Beyond Bath
Category
City Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Embark on a seven-hour festive adventure through historic England: stroll Frome’s independent craft streets, experience the dazzling Longleat Festival of Lights, enjoy the insight of a friendly local guide and opt for a cozy dining stop beside the fire to round the evening.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TOWN

Frome’s Independent Crafts

Browse the independent craft stores of Frome — celebrated as one of England’s most beautiful historic towns — and discover locally made goods and seasonal treats along its characterful streets.

THE SPECTACLE

Longleat’s Festival of Lights

Visit the world’s greatest light festival at Longleat with entrance included, an after-dark spectacle that forms the centerpiece of the day’s festivities.

THE MEAL

Festive Dining by the Fire (Optional)

Savour an optional, characterful dining experience with hot drinks beside the fire—available as an add-on so you can choose from the eatery’s menu; dinner costs are extra.

What the day feels like

What the Day Feels Like

Over the course of seven hours you leave Bath for an authentic English Christmas experience: a guided stroll through Frome’s craft-laden lanes, then onward to the jaw‑dropping illuminations at Longleat, with the option to pause for a warming, fireside meal on the return to Bath.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this private festive day is best suited to.

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All AgesThe experience is described as suitable for all ages and is delivered over a single 7-hour day, making it accessible to multi-generational groups.
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FamiliesFamilies can join the private day trip with activities and sights paced within a 7-hour window suitable for a day out together.
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Couples & Small GroupsCouples and small private groups will find a guided, curated day that combines shopping, spectacle and an optional meal over a single day.
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Sightseers on a Day TripIdeal for travelers wanting a concise, private day visit that departs and returns to Bath within a 7-hour schedule.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and good footwear, and wet-weather gear—winter weather is unpredictable and these items are recommended.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the trip?

The private excursion runs for seven hours.

Where does the tour meet?

Pick up and return are provided from accommodation in the Bath region.

Are entrance tickets included?

Entrance tickets to the Longleat Festival of Light are included in the trip.

Is dinner included?

A festive meal beside the fire is offered as an optional add-on; food and drinks for dinner are charged extra.

Are guide gratuities included?

Guide gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.

Are there any additional booking fees?

A booking fee applies at 5% including tax.