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Experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas from November 22, 2024 to January 12, 2025. Enjoy lights, displays, and new spaces at Longwood Reimagined, the opening of which is celebrated during this festive season.
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- Christmas in Kennett
Then catch the shuttle and revel in A Longwood Christmas at...
- Outdoor Musicians
Free with Gardens Admission. Timed Admission Tickets...
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A Longwood Christmas. November 22, 2024 - January 12, 2025....
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Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. 2023...
- Winter Wonder
From vibrant blooms to dancing fountains, enjoy the beauty...
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Nov 17, 2023 · No holiday is complete without a visit to A Longwood Christmas at Longwood Gardens, where more than half a million twinkling lights and spectacular fountain shows compose a brilliant holiday wonderland.
Sep 21, 2023 · Experience a nostalgic holiday display of trees, lights, and décor at Longwood Gardens from November 17, 2023, to January 7, 2024. Enjoy carolers, fountain shows, fire pits, and more at this festive attraction.
- Longwood Gardens
- Experience Christmas Magic Inside The Conservatory
- Thrill at The Outdoor Fountain and Illuminated Displays
- Step Inside The Peirce-du Pont House
- Enjoy Live Holiday Music
- Stop by The Garden Railway
- Dine at 1906 Restaurant
- Stroll Through A Shimmering Tunnel of Light
- Warm Your Hands by The Fire
- Shop For Garden-Themed Gifts
- Pro Tips For A Terrific Longwood Garden Visit
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The tradition of horticultural beauty that Longwood Gardens is known for, especially around the holidays, brings visitors back year after year. The 4-acre Conservatory is divided into halls that have different themes that change from year to year. You could spend hours inside this space wandering around and smelling the incredible scent of hundreds...
Pierre du Pont was inspired by music, the arts, and Italian-style outdoor theaters. He built his own Open Air Theater in 1913, and it made its debut in 1914 at a Garden Party. It was later redesigned and expanded in 1927 to include additional fountains and a water curtain at the front of the stage. The fountains at the theater synchronize to holida...
The oldest building on the property, the du Pont family, used the home as a weekend residence until 1954. It was built in 1730 by Joshua Peirce and renovated with additions by Pierre du Pont when he purchased the property. One addition to the property was the Conservatory that became known as Longwood’s first winter garden. The home borders the ori...
What could be more enchanting than enjoying the sounds of live music while marveling at the twinkling lights? On select dates, Rob Dickenson and the Brandywine Christmas Minstrelswill entertain visitors in front of Pierre du Pont’s historic home. The performances are included with your entrance ticket and occur from 5 to 8 p.m. (weather permitting)...
Kids and grown-ups alike will love the Garden Railway located right off the Terrace Restaurant. For the past 20 years, Horticultural, Facilities, and Guest Services and local artisans team up to create a replica of Longwood Gardens, but in miniature form. When complete, 31 locomotives, steam, diesel, and specialty engines travel over 500 feet of tr...
If you want to make a special day or evening out of your visit to Longwood Garden, make a reservation at 1906. The restaurant is named after the year Pierre du Pont purchased the Peirce farm. The three-course prix fixe lunch or dinner menus have locally sourced, seasonal ingredients to ensure fresh, flavorful dishes. You must buy a timed ticket to ...
When the sun goes down, the lights around the gardens begin to twinkle. And, The Meadow Garden Tunnel Light Display lights up the night. The Tunnel is a 140-foot open-air tunnel of light whose twinkling glow warms the stark night sky. It is a glorious and interactive way to engage in a fantastic show. Follow the red line on the Christmas Light Disp...
There are three fire pits located around the grounds and lit from 12 to 11 p.m. They are strategically placed to warm you as you spend time outside admiring the inspiring displays. They also light up the night in dramatic fashion and are marked on the map. You can find one near the Peirce-du Pont House, one in front of the Italian Water Garden, and...
As you exit Longwood Gardens, you will notice the Gardens gift shop with unique presents for anyone on your list. There are children’s gifts and books, mugs, gardening books, clothing and accessories, Christmas ornaments, and live plants and bulbs for your own gardens. There are videos of the history of the gardens which make for a beautiful souven...
Longwood Gardens is a place where you can walk and take your time so that you can enjoy everything. There are benches and seating everywhere to take it all in. Comfortable clothes and shoes are a must, and layering for the cold with hats, gloves, and scarves is a good idea. It would take about 3 to 4 hours to see everything, including the Conservat...
Experience the magic of Longwood Gardens during the holidays with spectacular outdoor light displays, a fountain show synchronized to music, and a 4-acre Conservatory filled with festive flowers and trees. Learn about the history and legacy of this horticultural gem and enjoy live music, dining options, and a miniature railway.
Oct 25, 2022 · A Longwood Christmas On View. November 18, 2022–January 8, 2023. This holiday season, we showcase botanical splendor at its finest.
Nov 17, 2023 · Experience over half a million lights and nostalgic attractions at Longwood Gardens' annual holiday show. Tickets are required and sell out fast, so book early for this retro-themed display open every day until Jan. 7.
