10 Best Christmas Light Trails
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: 13 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
How much: adults from £25.50, children from £16
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: 15 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
How much: adults from £19.80, children from £12.10
Opening on Friday 15 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: 22 November 2024 – 1 January 2025
How much: adults from £22.50, children from £16
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: 15 November 2024 – 1 January 2025
How much: adults from £19.50, children from £14.50
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: 22 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
How much: adults from £19.95, children from £12.95
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: 9 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
How much: adults from £27.95, children from £20.95
Explore the era you want to discover as we showcase the evolution of the earth from the age of the dinosaurs to present day as Longleat presents Journey through Time: The Festival of Light 2024. Discover scenes from the Ice Age, Vikings, Age of Dinosaurs, Ancient dynasties, monarchs and more!
When: 29 November 2024 – 31 December 2024
How much: adults from £21.25, children from £14.50
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 stunning, historic grounds of Shugborough Estate. Immerse yourself in our mesmerising mile long trail, with stunning lighting elements and fabulous light play, all set to ambient music.
When: 21 November 2024 – 30 December 2024
How much: adults from £19, children from £13.50
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: 21 November 2024 – 24 December 2024
How much: adults from £18.25, children from £13.25
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.
