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Plan Your Visit

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A Longwood Christmas - November 22, 2012 to January 6, 2013

Wander through half a million twinkling lights, thousands of poinsettias and magnificent Christmas trees. Listen as carolers share the sounds of the season and beautifully lit fountains dance in our holiday wonderland.

Buy Before You Arrive • Timed Admission Tickets Required •  Tickets Limited 

Tickets are issued for a specific date and time and tickets are available for advance purchase now. There is no admittance to the Gardens without a timed admission ticket if you are not a Member. Purchase your timed tickets now to avoid disappointment! Tickets are limited and sell out quickly!

Our outdoor Christmas lights come on at 3:30 pm every day!

See our Christmas Visiting Tips to make the most of your holiday visit.

Please note that actual bloom times may vary depending on weather. The list of flowering highlights is subject to change.

Horticultural highlights this season:
General Indoor Highlights 

  • Amaryllis
  • Begonias
  • Calla-lily (Zantedeschia)
  • Coleus (Solenostemon)
  • Cyclamen coum (Cyclamencoum)
  • Euphorbias
  • Heaths (Erica)
  • Heathers (Calluna)
  • Lilies
  • Narcissus
  • Orchids
  • Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
  • Primroses (Primula)
  • Red Stem Dogwoods (Cornus stolonifera)
  • Roses
  • Winterberry Hollies (Ilex verticillata)

General Outdoor Highlights 

  • Topiaries
  • Conifers

Displays & Upcoming Events

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Spring Blooms

Now through May 20

Watch as spring color emerges to paint the landscape in vibrant hues. Breathe in the fresh spring air and relish the beauty of the Gardens, where every day something new is coming up.

Find out more of what's in bloom

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Wine & Jazz

Saturday, June 2

Featuring Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves! Savor fine wines and sample fresh, local fare as you enjoy the sights and sounds of live jazz in our Gardens

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Light: Installations by Bruce Munro

Opening June 9

Experience Longwood Gardens in a whole new light through the evocative and imaginative art of Bruce Munro, British lighting artist.

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Mother's Day Weekend

May 12 & 13

Treat mom to a day of beauty, fine food and entertainment at Longwood Gardens. In addition to acres of fragrant and colorful spring blossoms, Longwood offers mom a host of delights.

Find out more