One of the highlights of the winter months is the dazzling light trails and illuminations. Find out where to enjoy some festive sparkle over the next few weeks...

Jump on board a bus to explore festive events, markets, and more in and around the city this Christmas - under 16s can travel for free on buses across the city and surrounding area during the Christmas school holidays. You can also get to Bath by train with GWR.

Bath Christmas lights

Take a stroll through the picturesque streets of Bath and take in the Christmas lights, with some of the most photogenic spots being around Bath Christmas Market (26 November - 13 December), Abbey Churchyard, Milsom Street, Green Street and the back lanes of Northumberland Place and Union Passage.

Make sure to stop by to see the giant Christmas tree in front of Bath Abbey, the illuminated plane tree in Abbey Green, and the diamond lights covering the Mallory jewellers on Bridge Street.

Bath on Ice and Glow Golf in Royal Victoria Park both make for a dazzling nighttime photo too!

Image - Glow Golf in Royal Victoria Park

Moments of Light at Dorothy House (until 31 December)

Explore a dazzling lightscape in the gardens of Dorothy House in Winsley just outside Bath, a space to reflect among an impressive constellation of lights. Entry is free, with visitors invited to make a donation.

Image - Moments of Light at Dorothy House

The Festival of Light at Longleat (until 17 January)

The theme of this year's spectacular trail across Longleat's grounds is mythology. Explore the lost city of Atlantis, meet giants and dragons, and see Thor’s battle with the World Serpent. Also included in your ticket are the winter safari, hedge maze, bat cave, train ride and a boat cruise!

Image - The Festival of Light at Longleat

Midsomer Norton Illuminated Carnival (16 November)

The Somerset Carnivals are a highlight of the year, with dazzling carts festooned with thousands of lights taking to the streets of local towns. It's the turn of Midsomer Norton on Monday 16 November, followed by Shepton Mallet Carnival on 18 November, Wells on 20 November and Glastonbury on 21 November.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Drone Light Show at Bath Racecourse (21 November)

Watch as 600 drones take to the skies above Bath Racecourse to bring the much-loved Christmas tale of Rudolph to life. There will also be a fairground, face painting and food & drink stalls for guests to enjoy.

Image - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer drone show

Winter Wonderland at Wookey Hole (selected dates from 21 November - 24 December)

See Wookey Hole Caves draped in over 100,000 fairy lights this Christmas. Meet Santa in his grotto and receive a gift from Santa's elves in the Toy Factory, watch the new Christmas Circus Show and make time to see the Christmas film 'The Wookey Express' in the 4D cinema!

Image - Santa & his elves at Wookey Hole. Credit Paul Box

Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum (selected dates from 27 November - 31 December)

This year's light trail at Westonbirt Arboretumis inspired by nature. See the trees lit up beautifully as you explore, and enjoy favourites including the Christmas Cathedral, the Fire Garden, the Sea of Light and interactive Ribbon Tunnels. Relaxed sessions are on 28 November, 4 December, 10 December and 16 December.

Image - Westonbirt Arboretum

Christmas at Stourhead (27 November - 3 January)

Watch a stunning Star Show, a shimmering Sea of Light, and spectacular lasers dancing across the night sky in Stourhead's mesmerising winter trail.

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