Christmas Lights & Festive Delights in Merry England
On this Christmas tour, embark on an adventure into Dickensian England to discover cobbled streets filled with independent stores, local crafts and festive treats, stopping for festive refreshments before encountering the wondrous festive lights of Longleat!
Available from 9th November to 30th December | Start time 2:30pmPick up from your accomodation | Private only
"The Best of the Best" - Andrew B. Read more reviews.
Tour Overview
Encounter festive England on an adventure into authentic England to encounter cobbled streets, small independent and the world’s greatest light festival on a journey that shares the very best of England at Christmas.
Browse the independent craft stores of Frome, one of England’s most beautiful, historic towns, before encountering the extraordinary spectacle of Longleat’s Festival of Lights, stopping for an exquisite festive dining experience on the way back to Bath.
The festival of light explores a new theme every year. Our pictures show previous years' themes, so expect something similar but new and fresh.
* The 2026 theme and dates will be announced in early 2026.
There is currently no shared availability for this tour. If you think something is wrong, please contact us.
What's Included
Christmas Tour Itinerary
2:30 pm1. Pick up at your accommodation.
Pick up time from months June to August are at 8:30am.45 mins2. Travel from Bath to Frome
90 mins3. Explore the historic streets of Frome and its remarkable, independent stores
15 mins4. Travel to Longleat
2 hours5. Enjoy the enchanting Festival of Lights at Longleat
Each year explores a different theme. 2025 is 'Journey through time'.2 hours6. Dinner at an atmospheric country pub
*This is an optional extra. Enjoy a fabulous meal with hot drinks beside the fire in an eatery rich in character & charm!45 mins7. Return to Bath
7:30 pm (with Dinner option 9:30pm)8. Drop back at your accommodation.
Testimonials
★★★★★
sarahbC8792AW, Tripadvisor.
The best tour I have ever been on!
"Hiring In & Beyond Bath was the best decision I made on my dream trip to England. Jules was easy to work with leading up to the tour, communicative and accommodating. He listened carefully to my interests and was..."
★★★★★
ColoradoCoder, TripAdvisor.
The Best of the Best
"My husband and I had an amazing time with Nigel on a full-day outing, truly discovering some hidden gems of the Cotswolds. This day was part of a 10 day holiday in England -- one in which we had an incredible time overall and saw some beautiful sights. However, I can honestly say that this tour by In & Beyond Bath stood out as the highlight of our trip."
★★★★★
NickyC, TripAdvisor.
Highly Recommended
"I took my mum and mother-in-law on this spectacular tour. Jules (and Phoenix) were superb guides. Jules has a natural, warm and engaging manner and made history really interesting. His easy conversational manner put us all at ease. The day flew by with all aspects of the tour being carefully thought through with a perfect balance of travelling, site exploring, walking, refreshments and..."
★★★★★
Marva, Alexis, London Ontario.
Highlight of our Holiday
"We booked the Stonehenge and Secret Somerset full day experience on May 25th. Our amazing tour guide Dan picked us up at the front door of our B&B in Bath and asked us a few questions to find out what we were hoping to see and we set off. I was surprised that my husband & I were the only 2 guests booked for the tour, along with Sara, who had just joined the company and came along too. It was like our own private tour for the day."
★★★★★
Wander713528, Tripadvisor.
Excellent!
"Our four member family toured the Cotswolds with a fun, knowledgeable and very energetic guide, Michael. We lunched in Lacock at a wonderful gastropub recommended by our guide and were very pleased with the food and service. We highly recommend this service."
