Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Somerset
Be Dazzled at the Somerset Carnival of Light
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Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, Somerset - Marketeers Carnival Club - 2016 ‘Warp Speed Space Machine’ ©Peter J Nicholls Photography
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Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival, Somerset - Gremlins Carnival Club - 2016 ‘Mexican Day of the Dead Festival’ © Peter J Nicholls Photography
Prepare to see the November Somerset sky set alight by this annual illuminated procession, the Somerset Carnival of Light. Fantastic floats ablaze with lights, live music, marching bands, revellers and entertainers all add to the magical wintery atmosphere. Visitors will have not one, but two opportunities to be dazzled by the glittering carnival procession. As this is a travelling carnival you can choose the date and also location to suit you.
Dates
31st October 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
Depending where you are travelling from why not call in to one of the popular Cotswolds towns or visit Gloucester Docks. Enjoy dinner at your hotel on the evening of your arrival.
Day 2
Carnival of Light
Today is free to explore the local area. We then return to the hotel where we will have an early dinner before heading to the carnival. This evening, watch the parade including 140 illuminated floats, marching bands, fancy dress walkers and entertainers.
Day 3
Return home
Depart the hotel after breakfast stopping en-route for a comfort break and arriving home in the afternoon.
Featured Hotel
Tiverton Hotel ***
A traditional West Country welcome awaits at the Best Western Tiverton Hotel. Located close to both Taunton and Exeter, this 3-star hotel is a great base for exploring the area. On arrival, enjoy tea and coffee while taking in the surrounding two acres of mature gardens. The friendly Gallery Restaurant offers great regional cuisine, sourced whenever possible from local West Country producers. The 69 spacious en-suite bedrooms feature a TV with satellite channels, hospitality tray, hairdryer and free Wi-Fi. Many rooms are on the ground floor and specially adapted rooms are available. The hotel has on-site coach parking.
Bridgewater Carnival of Light
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
| 1st November 2024 | From £187.00 per person |
| 31st October 2025 | From £175.00 per person |
Weston Super Mare Carnival of Light
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
| 7th November 2024 | Price on request |
| November 2025 | Price on request |
