Longleat Forest, Wiltshire

 

Longleat Forest

Warminster

Wiltshire

BA12 7PU 

For detailed directions from the AA website use the link below, type your postcode in the 'From' box and Center Parcs Longleat Forest in the 'To' box www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp

By Road

From the North: Go south on the M5, leave at Junction 15 and join the M4 to London. Leave the motorway at Junction 18 and follow the A46 to Bath. Turn right onto the A4 (A36 Warminster) to Bath. After approximately 1 mile turn left onto the A36 for Warminster. Follow the A36 for 16 miles until you reach a roundabout with Esso Services. Turn right, keeping on the A36 to Salisbury. After 1 mile, at the next roundabout, turn right onto the A362 to Frome. After ¼ mile, at the Picket Post Gate roundabout turn left towards Horningsham. Center Parcs is the second turning on the left.

Alternative Route

During peak travel times, 8am–9.30am and 4pm– 6pm, Bath can be very congested. Therefore, the alternative route of leaving the M4 at Junction 17 may be preferred. For directions from this junction please refer to “From London using the M4”.

From South Wales on the M4: Cross the Severn Bridge, then follow M4 to London until Junction 17. For directions from this junction please refer to “From London using the M4”.

From London using the M3: Leave the M3 at Junction 8 and join the A303 signposted to the South West, Salisbury and Andover. After 38 miles turn left at Wylye, onto the A36 towards Warminster. After 6 miles cross the Heytesbury roundabout, keeping on the A36. After a further 3 miles, cross the A350 Blandford roundabout still keeping on the A36. After 1 mile turn left at the next roundabout, taking the A362 to Frome. After ¼ mile, at the Picket Post Gate roundabout turn left towards Horningsham. Center Parcs is the second turning on the left.

From London using the M4: Leave the M4 at Junction 17 and follow the A350 to Chippenham. Continue on the A350 to Warminster for about 22 miles until you reach a roundabout with Esso Services. Go straight over, joining the A36 to Salisbury. After 1 mile, at the next roundabout, turn right, taking the A362 to Frome. After ¼ mile, at the Picket Post Gate roundabout turn left towards Horningsham. Center Parcs is the second turning on the left.

From the South West using the A303: Follow the A303 signposted Andover. Approximately 4 miles after Mere, turn left onto the A350 and follow it to Warminster. After approximately 7 miles there is a roundabout, turn left onto the A36 to Bristol and Bath. After 1 mile turn left at the next roundabout taking the A362 to Frome. After 1/4 mile, at the Picket Post Gate roundabout turn left towards Horningsham. Center Parcs Longleat Forest is the second turning on the left.

From the South (Southampton): Go north on the A36 to Salisbury and continue on the A36 for a further 21 miles to Warminster. Cross the A350 Blandford roundabout, keeping on the A362 to Frome. After 1/4 mile, at the Picket Post Gate roundabout turn left towards Horningsham. Center Parcs Longleat Forest is the second turning on the left.

Notification of roadworks on the A36 commencing April 2008 to finish July 2008. The project is expected to last for 12 weeks. Clearly signed diversion routes will be in operation for the duration of the scheme. During this period we recommend that you leave the M4 at Junction 17 and follow the A350 to Chippenham. Continue on the A350 to Warminster for about 22 miles until you reach a roundabout with Esso Services. Go straight over, joining the A36 to Salisbury. After 1 mile, at the next roundabout, turn right, taking the A362 to Frome. After ¼ mile, at the Picket Post Gate roundabout turn left towards Horningsham. Center Parcs is the second turning on the left. For further information contact the Highways Agency on 08457 50 40 30 or visit www.highways.gov.uk/roads/projects/17586.aspx

By Rail

The nearest mainline stations are Warminster and Westbury

Journey Times


Nearest Airports Distance to/from Longleat Journey time to/from Longleat
Bristol 40 miles 1 hour
Southampton 48 miles 1 hour 10 minutes
Heathrow 93 miles 2 hour


Nearest Station Distance to/from Longleat Journey time to/from Longleat Journey time to/from London
Warminster 3 Miles 13 Minutes 2 hours - Waterloo
Westbury 6 Miles 15 Minutes 1 hour 30 minutes - Paddington