Longleat Festival of Light, Bath Christmas Market

INCLUDED in this superb weekend:

 

Marvel in the history of Longleat House - home to the Thynne family since 1580 and see the world famous Lantern Festival. Enjoy an entertaining tour to the beautiful city of Bath during the Christmas market and an hilarious lecture by wonderfully charismatic Lesley Smith

 

 

 

 

 

Longleat Festival of Light - As seen on TV! Following a break of three long years Longleat will once again be playing host to the largest Chinese lantern festival in Europe. The Festival of Light was launched at Longleat in 2014 and is promising to be even bigger and bolder this year. More than 20,000 individual lanterns and 20 magical scenes, inspired by ancient China, transform the estate and illuminate Longleat.

 

 

Longleat Safari -  A wonderful drive-through safari adventure will take us close to animals only dreamed about. See the cheetahs, mind the zebra crossing, give the rhino’s right of way, watch out for the wolves. Feed the giraffes! On the Jungle Cruise, you can feed the resident sea lions and see the band of lazy gorillas

 

 

Longleat House -  This extraordinary place has been home to the Thynne family since 1580 and is regarded as one of the most beautiful stately homes open to the public. The ground floor will be all dressed up for Christmas  www.longleat.co.uk

 

 

Sex and the Tudors

Wonderfully charismatic historian, Lesley Smith, takes us on a hilarious rip-roaring tumble through the sexual exploits of the Tudors. Not just Henry VIII had a good time, so did a lot of other people according to records.

Contraception, conception, prostitution and gay sex feature in this engaging and highly entertaining lecture.

Not suitable for those who shock easily or have a nervous disposition!

 

 

Bath Christmas Market

Nestled within the heart of Bath City Centre is a wonderful Christmas market, where you’ll find over 50 stalls selling an array of unique gifts and crafts. Grab yourself a warming hot chocolate or mulled wine and meander through the huts. Come and see for yourself the beautifully handmade items that are on offer.

 

 

The Contemporary Aztec Hotel & Spa is in a perfect spot and is an ideal stopover for exploring Bath and the area. You can work off any indulgence at the state-of-the-art Technogym or relax in the magnificent spa, which boasts a sauna, steam room, swimming pool and hot tub. Double room for sole occupancy £126  www.aztechotelbristol.co.uk 

 

Dinners & Breakfasts & Monday High Tea

 

 

Luxury Coach Travel  From Pudsey, Calverley, Farsley, Rodley, Horsforth, Leeds, Bradford, Ainley Top, Woolley Edge

 

Fully Escorted  by a Hanson Exclusives’ Tour Manager

 

We strongly recommend that you take out a policy of insurance to cover you for cancellation charges should you be unable to travel due to illness.