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 2:30pm
Pick up from your accomodation | Private only

"The Best of the Best" - Andrew B. Read more reviews.

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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.

This tour has an optional dining add-on. Learn more here.

There is currently no shared availability for this tour. If you think something is wrong, please contact us.

What's Included

Pick Up and Return to Your Bath Accommodation

We also collect guests from the front of Bridgwater House, BA1 1LN.

Entrance Tickets

All entrance tickets are included in the price of this experience.

A Tour That Delves into History, Story & Location

At one of the most recognisable locations in the UK.

Time to Explore at Your Own Pace

We understand the importance of discovery at a pace that works for you.

A Warm, Expert, Local Guide

Uncover stories, places, routes & experiences that most just won't find.

Travel in a Luxurious Vehicle

Enjoy wide, comfortable seats, air-conditioning, large windows, and on-board refreshments. Learn more about our vehicles.

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

★★★★★

- 2022, A1142DDjohne


Stimulating trip.

Max, our guide, gave our group a great experience. His commentary made the trip down to Stonehenge fly by and kept everybody engaged. It hardly needs to be said that he shared his considerable knowledge of Stonehenge’s history and apparent purpose and put it all in context of the bigger archaeological picture of the Downs.” - 2022, A1142DDjohne

★★★★★

- 2023, Guide09542727233


A Great Day Exploring Stonehenge & More

"From my very first email enquiry, In & Beyond Bath we’re very helpful. Roland met us at Bath Spa train station (coming from London) in the morning and dropped us at our accommodation at the end of the day. We went to Stonehenge, lunch in a gorgeous country pub and then to Wells with many interesting features along the way. Roland was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area and its history. A great day. Thanks" - 2023, Guide09542727233

★★★★★

- 2024, Sonja P


Heading into the dark ages!

“We had a wonderful trip to the hidden Cotswolds with Ralph as our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area; very accommodating, picking us up at our location. He also contacted me the day before our trip to discuss details and give us an idea what we would be doing for the day. I won’t divulge the locations we visited because it’s a secret and you’ll be very happy to see such lovely spots! Ralph gave us plenty of time to look around. He gave us the background details about the area which was fascinating for history buffs. We also saw an especially stately home, which was absolutely stunning. And the artwork was mind blowing! This is really a perfect trip when you don’t have a lot of time or don’t wanna hassle with rental cars and driving but letting someone else show you around. I certainly did not want to attempt to drive around myself as an US driver! Ralph is an excellent and safe driver who inspired confidence and made us feel safe and secure. It was just an important concern for us after our hair raising taxi journey the previous day. Lol I’m so glad we did this journey with Ralph as our guide. I recommend this trip 100%.” - 2024, Sonja P

★★★★★

- 2024, Sandra M


Don’t Miss Avebury!!!

"We actually spent four days with Simon from In & Beyond Bath, starting with his picking us up at the airport in Bristol. What a great guy. He even stopped at a market so we could take provisions to our rental flat in Freshford. We did the.Avebury tour, along with the Stonehenge tour and a walking tour of Bath. Every time, Simon took us places we would never have discovered on our own, charming villages, and pubs off the beaten path that are frequent by locals, not tourist. The food was always fantastic. Simon was incredibly informative, helpful, and an all-around great guy. He patiently showed our 16-year-old all of the Harry Potter places, and was just as patient with the 70-year-old who loves Jane Austen. Normally, I’m fearless about renting a car, but I didn’t feel confident driving on the left side of the road. What a great decision that was! We could never have gotten as much out of this trip as we did without Simon guiding us. He was awesome. We strongly recommend In & Beyond Bath. And Don’t miss Avebury!!!" - 2024, Sandra M

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