🦇 Many of our guests who have visited over the years will wonder what the status is with our Bats. Graeme, Head of Animal Adventure explains more Following difficulties to reopen due to COVID-19 and plans for the heritage building on site, the difficult decision has been made to permanently close the Bat Cave exhibit. 📷 We know these animals are a much loved resident at Longleat and hope you'll join us in remembering the great times we had with them. | Longleat

Just try not to SQUEEEE with delight when you see our newest additions to the park! Here's Keeper Caleb to tell you all about this brother and sister duo and why their births here at Longleat are so important to the species. Stay tuned as we'll be asking for your help with something to do with these little guys later this week... | Longleat

A little look back at what visiting Longleat would have been like in the early days of opening! 🦁 With our Safari Park's 60th anniversary coming up next year, Godfrey Chivers from Surrey shared this footage with us from a 1971 coach trip stop. It shows visitors picnicking by giraffes, the famous lions, and the boat cruise, and will be a part of displays for our anniversary celebrations. We would love to see your footage and photos from your trips in our early days, so please send any you have t

Today we join Lord Bath as he explores the fascinating Thynne family tree with Dr James Ford and remembers how his grandfather, the 6th Marquess of Bath, was the very first to open his stately home to the public. You can take a closer look at this incredible hand-painted family tree when you next visit Longleat House for a guided tour. | Longleat

In our 4th episode of 'Tea for Two' we chatted with Emma, as in Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, a British socialite and fashion model. She tells us what it's like living on Longleat Safari Park, what she learnt during her time on Strictly Come Dancing, and shares her top tips for entertaining guests! Brought to you by Ascot Racecourse Produced by Little Dot Studios | Ascot Racecourse