Animal Encounter Proposal
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Special Occasions
Proposal Packages
Looking for that special place to pop the question? Say yes to Longleat as the venue and all you need to do is bring the ring!
From an exclusive intimate experience alongside one of our iconic animals to a memorable moment in historic Longleat House – whose previous inhabitants are said to be the inspiration for Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet – we have a choice of proposal packages just for you and yours.
Options include the ultimate overnight safari proposal with private tour, luxurious accommodation for one night (although you could extend your stay), Champagne, Afternoon tea and more included.
We can’t wait to help you make this special occasion a once-in-a-life moment you will cherish forever.
Animal Encounter Proposal – from £250
Unique and intimate, this brings you and the one-you-love alongside one of our famous animals.
Includes:
- An exclusive animal experience with one of the following species:
- Koala*
- Giant Otter
- Giant Anteater
- Aardvark
- Bottle of Longleat Champagne
- Two complimentary return tickets to Longleat, enabling guests to revisit and relive their special day
*price £350
Longleat House Proposal – from £250
Create your piece of history within one of Britain’s most iconic historic houses with private access to the ground and first floor of Longleat House.
Combining heritage and romance, discover the secrets and surprises that make up Longleat’s rich tapestry of stories and add yours.
Includes:
- An exclusive Longleat House Tour, offering a proposal moment on the Grand staircase or the front steps of Longleat House.
- Bottle of Longleat Champagne
- Two complimentary return tickets to Longleat, enabling guests to revisit and relive their special day
Private Safari Proposal Experience - £650
Dreaming of a truly private and exclusive proposal, create your special moment against Longleat’s iconic safari landscape with only the giraffes, zebras, ostriches and more looking on.
Includes:
- Private Safari Tour
- Scheduled stop at African Village, offering a proposal moment overlooking the iconic vista
- Bottle of Longleat Champagne
- Two complimentary return tickets to Longleat
Ultimate Overnight Safari Proposal - £1500
A luxury overnight proposal experience combining exclusivity, privacy and romance. Bringing together the iconic safari vista, a private tour, Champagne, food and accommodation, this extends the moment to a series of memorable experiences.
Includes:
- Private Safari Tour
- Proposal stop at African Village overlooking the iconic vista
- Overnight stay at Keeper’s Cottage
- Bottle of Longleat Champagne on arrival
- Choice of:
- Charcuterie board with wine or
- Afternoon tea
- Continental‑style breakfast
Full access to enjoy an additional day at Longleat
Proposal Packages Terms and Conditions
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All purchases of Proposal Packages are non-refundable and non-transferable
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With the majority of our proposal packages we strongly recommend you book a minimum of 12 weeks before your visit; however, due to high demand on certain products and specific times of year, we suggest you book a date further in advance to avoid disappointment. Please ensure you view the details for each experience. All of our Proposal packages are subject to availability.
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Longleat reserves the right to ask any participant to leave the park should they behave in an inappropriate or unsafe manner and no refunds will be offered.
Cancellation or Changes to the booking by the customer or Longleat
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Longleat requires Proposal package guest to reach us at least 15 minutes in advance of their experience start time at the meeting point set out in your confirmation email. Longleat reserves the right to cancel your experience/tour with no refund if you arrive more than 10 minutes after your pre-booked time. Once a tour/experience has begun it will be the discretion of Longleat’ s keepers/rangers/tour guides.
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Longleat cannot be held responsible for the weather, and experiences will go ahead regardless of the conditions. However in exceptional circumstances if the experience is cancelled by Longleat, due to weather constraints, an alternative date will be arranged.
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Longleat reserves the right to alter the itinerary on any given day due to animal welfare, health issues or access restrictions but will ensure that if so, an alternative experience will be offered where possible.
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Longleat reserves the right to alter dates, times and prices or facilities for any reason without any prior notice. The management reserves the right to move animals or make alterations or improvements. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
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Longleat reserves the right to reschedule any of the booked dates for the experiences and will provide as much notice as possible; however this cannot always be guaranteed.
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Once the experience/tour date has been booked, it cannot be rescheduled and is non-refundable.
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If an experience is cancelled by Longleat then an alternative date will be arranged.
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Each experience/tour carries a minimum age for a reason; please adhere to this when booking otherwise it may result in our keepers/rangers/tour guides turning you away on the day. There will be no refunds offered if you do not adhere to age restrictions.
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It is up to the individual to assess their own fitness levels for each experience as some do require a degree of fitness. Longleat reserves the right to ask you not to continue with an experience if we feel you are not physically able to partake.
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It is also up to the individual to make Longleat aware in writing of any serious health complaint that may put yourself or others in danger.
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Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate those with a disability or learning difficulty, due to practicality and health and safety this cannot always be achieved. Please contact Longleat (email vip@longleat.co.uk or call us on 01985 844400) with any special requirements before booking to find out the experiences available.
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With each Proposal Package you will receive a complimentary return Longleat Day Ticket as part of the package. This Day Ticket is valid for 12 months from your Proposal Packages date. It is non transferrable and has no cash value
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If you do not book in your return compliment Longleat Day Ticket within the given 12 months validity, the voucher will become void and cannot be extended, refunded or transferred.