The festive season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about Christmas activities that the whole family will enjoy. One of our favourite ways to spend time outside is by visiting a light trail. In the UK we’re spoilt for choice, with incredible trails taking place all over the country, creating magical memories for children and grown-ups of all ages.
Read on for our round up of the best Christmas light trails the UK has to offer.
When: 16 November 2022 – 8 January 2023 How much: adults from £21.50, children from £14, family ticket from £65 Enjoy the annual after-dark festivities at Kew Gardens with family and friends, as you discover sparkling tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections, and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. Journey through the mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden, spot larger-than-life illuminations and say hello to Father Christmas along the way.
When: 17 November 2022 – 2 January 2023 How much: adults from £19.50, children from £12, family ticket from £57 Opening on Thursday 17 November, this very special light trail returns to light up the festive season brighter, better and more dazzling than ever with a brand new trail design and spectacularly re-imagined installations. Windsor Great Park Illuminated promises to be the perfect evening out where long-lasting festive memories will be made.
When: 17 November 2022 – 2 January 2023 How much: adults from £19.50, children from £13, family ticket from £59 The award-winning Lightopia returns to London, to the historic Crystal Palace Park. Lightopia London promises to bring the history of Crystal Palace Park to life, with a fantastic Christmas light walk, creating a winter wonderland of illumination. Come to see central London’s largest Christmas light display, with immersive installations perfect for a family Christmas outing.
When: 24 November 2022 – 1 January 2023 How much: adults from £21.50, children from £15 Look forward to some time together with loved ones, as you discover over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds filling the air with festive fun. Wander beneath glistening trees drenched in colour and explore even more spectacular illuminations and sparkling tunnels of light. For a moment of reflection pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden and don’t forget to keep an eye out for Father Christmas along the way.
When: 18 November 2022 – 2 January 2023 How much: adults from £25, children from £18 Firmly positioned as one of the highlights of the UK festive calendar, wander the Palace’s picture-perfect gardens filled with Christmas cheer as over a million lights and seasonal sounds fill the air. Look forward to some time together with family and friends as you discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour.
When: 17 November 2022 – 8 January 2023 How much: adults from £15.95, children from £10.95 Wander our new enchanting trail around the garden and see some of Wisley’s iconic sights in a new and dazzling light. Go past the Jellicoe Canal and old Laboratory, through Wisteria Walk and the Glasshouse, and experience a magical spectacle of lights with music and fire to add to the drama. This year, the garden will glow even brighter with more light, fire and fountain displays than ever before.
When: 5 November 2022 – 8 January 2023 How much: adults from £39.95, children from £29.95 This winter, step into The Wondrous Worlds of Roald Dahl. Meet all of your favourite characters from the Roald Dahl stories. Continue the adventure with our Enchanted Christmas Tree show, the Santa Train and our popular animal attractions!
When: 2 December 2022 – 1 January 2023 How much: adults from £22.10, children from £14.60 Returning for 2022, the Christmas at Trentham illuminated trail is designed to sprinkle a little Christmas magic, accentuate the flora and fauna and see the stunning historic landscape in a world of light and colour. Centrally located just off junction 15 of the M6, Trentham is the perfect backdrop for a fun filled family Christmas, a romantic treat, or simply a place to come together to make unforgettable memories. Celebrate an enchanting winter wonderland and enjoy festive food and drink along the route.
When: 17 November 2022 – 30 December 2022 How much: adults from £21.50, children from £15 Firmly established as unmissable within Scotland’s winter calendar, over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds will fill the air with festive fun at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Look forward to some time together with friends and family as you discover sparkling tunnels of light and dancing lakeside reflections, then walk under giant baubles and beneath glistening trees drenched in jewel-like colour.
When: 11 November 2022 – 18 December 2022 How much: adults from £16.50, children from £11.50 Nestled deep within Sandringham Estate, awaits a spectacular, illuminated trail, full of wonder and intrigue, to delight and enthral your senses. As darkness descends, join us on our enchanting journey, as we weave a captivating light trail through the Royal Parkland at Sandringham. Immerse yourself in our mesmerising mile long trail, with stunning lighting elements and fabulous light play, all set to ambient music.
