Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-llluminate-at-abbotsbury-abbotsbury-subtropical-gardens-abbotsbury-fri-21-nov-weds-31-dec"><a href="https://www.abbotsburygardens.co.uk/events/2025/11/21/illuminate-2025-winter-lights-at-the-gardens" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">llluminate at Abbotsbury</a>, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Abbotsbury, Fri 21 Nov – Weds 31 Dec</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="2000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-abbotsbury-illuminate-570990760_1258978889606696_2581612744649487109_n.jpg" alt="illuminate light trail abbotsbury dorset" class="wp-image-113466" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-abbotsbury-illuminate-570990760_1258978889606696_2581612744649487109_n.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-abbotsbury-illuminate-570990760_1258978889606696_2581612744649487109_n-600x800.jpg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-abbotsbury-illuminate-570990760_1258978889606696_2581612744649487109_n-750x1000.jpg 750w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-abbotsbury-illuminate-570990760_1258978889606696_2581612744649487109_n-300x400.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-abbotsbury-illuminate-570990760_1258978889606696_2581612744649487109_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-abbotsbury-illuminate-570990760_1258978889606696_2581612744649487109_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Paths around the 18th century subtropical garden all lit up, with lily pond lights, a raindrop parade, immersive arch and a couple of light shows.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enchantment-langford-lakes-langford-budville-near-wellington-dates-between-fri-21-nov-tues-30-dec"><a href="https://enchantmentsomerset.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Enchantment</a>, Langford Lakes, Langford Budville, near Wellington, dates between Fri 21 Nov – Tues 30 Dec</h2>



<p>Follow the Christmas tree farm&#8217;s hour-long woodland trail through a sparkling Christmas tree forest, past lake displays and sculptures by local artists, to toast marshmallows, have a hot drink – and pick up your Christmas tree whilst you&#8217;re there.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festival-of-light-at-longleat-near-warminster-sat-8-nov-sun-11-jan"><a href="https://www.longleat.co.uk/the-festival-of-light" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festival of Light at Longleat,</a> near Warminster, Sat 8 Nov – Sun 11 Jan </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/wallace-and-gromit-lanterns-min.png" alt="Festival of light, longleat" class="wp-image-113407" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/wallace-and-gromit-lanterns-min.png 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/wallace-and-gromit-lanterns-min-800x533.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/wallace-and-gromit-lanterns-min-1000x667.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/wallace-and-gromit-lanterns-min-400x267.png 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/wallace-and-gromit-lanterns-min-768x512.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>A whistle stop tour around the UK with an illuminated Tower Bridge, a Welsh dragon, Stonehenge, Shaun the Sheep, Blackpool beach, the Giant&#8217;s Causeway, Wallace &amp; Gromit, singers through the decades, Jane Austen, British wildlife – all bases are covered in the annual spectacular set in 30 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped grounds. Plus the UK’s biggest singing Christmas tree, a Santa train for little visitors and festive tours of the house –&nbsp;all lit up – alongside the famous safari drive-through.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festive-illuminations-old-down-country-park-bristol-sat-6-sun-28-dec"><a href="https://www.olddownestate.co.uk/whats-on/illumination-trail-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festive Illuminations</a>, Old Down Country Park, Bristol, Sat 6 – Sun 28 Dec</h2>



<p>Wander through glowing walkways with sparkling installations, toast marshmallows, sip mulled wine, get crafty and soak up the festive cheer in the Christmas Village in the grounds of the Estate. Quieter sessions on Sun 7 &amp; 14 Dec.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-tree-wonderland-trail-lower-gardens-bournemouth-thurs-13-nov-sun-4-jan"><a href="https://www.christmasinbournemouth.co.uk/xmas-tree-wonderland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Tree Wonderland Trail</a>, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth, Thurs 13 Nov – Sun 4 Jan</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1851" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/11/00-bourmemouth-christmas-tree-wonderland-464315681_1091337692360346_1711956339292441118_n.jpg" alt="bourmemouth christmas tree wonderland dorset" class="wp-image-101860" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/11/00-bourmemouth-christmas-tree-wonderland-464315681_1091337692360346_1711956339292441118_n.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/11/00-bourmemouth-christmas-tree-wonderland-464315681_1091337692360346_1711956339292441118_n-648x800.jpg 648w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/11/00-bourmemouth-christmas-tree-wonderland-464315681_1091337692360346_1711956339292441118_n-810x1000.jpg 810w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/11/00-bourmemouth-christmas-tree-wonderland-464315681_1091337692360346_1711956339292441118_n-324x400.jpg 324w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/11/00-bourmemouth-christmas-tree-wonderland-464315681_1091337692360346_1711956339292441118_n-768x948.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/11/00-bourmemouth-christmas-tree-wonderland-464315681_1091337692360346_1711956339292441118_n-1245x1536.jpg 1245w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland</figcaption></figure>



<p>Does what it says on the tin – and then some – with a Christmas Tree walkway, trees from around the world, Christmas Tree maze, interactive tree lights, Santa&#8217;s Express train, illuminated Big Wheel, Santa&#8217;s workshop, Sleigh simulator and mini golf, in the Lower Gardens and beyond. If that&#8217;s not enough, the free trail takes in a Christmas market, alpine bar and ice rink, too. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wookey-hole-s-winterwonderland-near-cheddar-weekends-from-sat-22-nov-daily-from-sat-20-weds-24-dec"><a href="https://www.wookey.co.uk/events/view/winter-wonderland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wookey Hole&#8217;s Winterwonderland</a>, near Cheddar, weekends from Sat 22 Nov; daily from Sat 20 – Weds 24 Dec</h2>



<p>Good one if it&#8217;s wet  – it&#8217;s all underground. Explore caves sparkling with over 100,000 fairy lights, meet Santa in his grotto, and a watch a festive circus spectacular (plus all the other Wookey Hole attractions).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stourhead-christmas-trail-near-mere-fri-28-nov-weds-31-dec"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead/features/christmas-at-stourhead" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stourhead Christmas Trail,</a> near Mere, Fri 28 Nov – Weds 31 Dec</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="998" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-PW_-Christmas-at-the-Botanics-2024_93.jpg" alt="Christmas light tunnel stourhead" class="wp-image-113449" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-PW_-Christmas-at-the-Botanics-2024_93.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-PW_-Christmas-at-the-Botanics-2024_93-800x532.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-PW_-Christmas-at-the-Botanics-2024_93-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-PW_-Christmas-at-the-Botanics-2024_93-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-PW_-Christmas-at-the-Botanics-2024_93-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">NT Stourhead</figcaption></figure>



<p>One of the biggest light trails in the South West – giant neon baubles, a sea of light stretching out across the lake, star arches, a sparkling tunnel of light, lasers, 5m high stars and more – in the landscaped grounds of the National Trust-owned Palladian mansion. Accompanied by a super atmospheric soundtrack, hot spiced cider, toasted marshmallows, and Santa.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sparkle-christmas-illuminations-the-bishop-s-palace-wells-dates-from-sat-29-nov-sun-4-jan"><a href="https://bishopspalace.org.uk/christmas-at-the-palace/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8216;Sparkle&#8217; Christmas Illuminations</a>, The Bishop&#8217;s Palace, Wells, dates from Sat 29 Nov –  Sun 4 Jan</h2>



<p>The rooms of the mediaeval palace bedecked with Christmas finery, seasonal foliage and fairy lights and the inner gardens illuminated, with a lantern tree, light tunnel, food, drink and live music.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-luminate-ashton-court-bristol-fri-28-nov-sun-28-dec"><a href="https://luminate.live/ashton-court" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Luminate</a>, Ashton Court, Bristol, Fri 28 Nov – Sun 28 Dec</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1875" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-luminate-ashton-court-526374379_1054975106748641_2107427744960949725_n.jpg" alt="luminate light trail ashton court bristol" class="wp-image-113464" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-luminate-ashton-court-526374379_1054975106748641_2107427744960949725_n.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-luminate-ashton-court-526374379_1054975106748641_2107427744960949725_n-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-luminate-ashton-court-526374379_1054975106748641_2107427744960949725_n-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-luminate-ashton-court-526374379_1054975106748641_2107427744960949725_n-320x400.jpg 320w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-luminate-ashton-court-526374379_1054975106748641_2107427744960949725_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/11/00-luminate-ashton-court-526374379_1054975106748641_2107427744960949725_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Luminate at Ashton Court</figcaption></figure>



<p>Fifteen dazzling interactive displays, dancing lights and immersive soundscapes on a mile-long trail through stunning parkland, with mulled wine and marshmallow toasting fire pits along the way</p>



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Let it glow: festive light trails in Somerset, Dorset and nearby

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