Looking for things to do this Christmas? Christmas light trails are springing up all over the place in 2022. Being an outdoor event, they’re the ideal place to be able to enjoy the sparkle of Christmas and socially distance. Show
They’re a great alternative for a Christmas family day out if you’re not able to book a Santa’s Grotto. I love Christmas light shows and am lucky to have some fantastic light trails near me, including Kew Gardens and Blenheim Palace. These festive light experiences sell out fast to so make sure to have a look at this comprehensive list to find a Christmas light trail near you. This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one and buy something, we may earn a small commission but this is at no extra cost to you. *Please check the current Government guidelines before visiting. More details can be found on the websites for each light trail. Dates will be updated for 2022 when they are released* Many of these winter light trails are taking place at English Heritage and National Trust properties. If you haven’t got an annual membership, we would highly recommend looking into getting one. There are discounts for members to their Christmas light trails and just a few visits a year will cover the cost of the membership. See here for English Heritage membership. See here for National Trust membership. Christmas Light Trails in the EastBelton HouseChristmas at Belton – one of the loveliest National Trust Christmas lights. When: Weekends from 24th November 2022 to 1st January 2023. Belton House Christmas lights | Photo Credit: National Trust ThursfordThursford Enchanted Journey of Light When: 19th November to 28th December 2022. See other Christmas events in Norfolk this year for more festive days out as well as a complete guide to places in Norfolk to see Christmas lights. Thursford Enchanted Journey of Light | Photo Credit: Thursford Lincoln CastleLincoln Castle Illuminated When: TBC. Anglesey AbbeyAnglesey Abbey Winter Lights When: 9th – 21st December 2022. See also our post on Christmas events in Cambridgeshire for more festive days out. Anglesey Abbey Winter Lights | Photo Credit: National Trust Helmingham HallHelmingham Hall Illuminated Garden Trail When: 18th November – 18th December 2022. See other Christmas events in Suffolk for more ideas for festive days out in Suffolk. Audley End House & GardensEnchanted Audley End – see also Christmas events in Essex for more Christmas light trails in Essex. When: Select dates from 2nd to 30th December 2022 (see also
Santa Trains running at Audley End). Wimpole EstateChristmas at Wimpole Estate When: 25th November to 1st January 2023. Hatfield ParkChristmas at Hatfield Park When: 25th November to 31st December 2022. Christmas Light Trails in the South EastThis is a pick of some of the best Christmas light trails near London.. Blenheim PalaceBlemheim Palace Illuminated Light Trail When: 18th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023. Waddesdon Manor (National Trust)Waddesdon Manor Winter Light Trail When: 12th November 2022 to 22nd January 2023 (see also the Christmas at Waddesdon from 12th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023). Bedgebury Pinetum and ForestChristmas at Bedgebury When: 18th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023. If you’re looking for other things to do in the area, don’t miss Rye, one of the most beautiful small towns in England. There are also plenty of other things to do in Kent, including visiting nearby Leeds Castle, one of the best castles in Kent and Broadstairs – a beautiful British beach town. Christmas at Bedgebury | Photo Credit: ChristmasatBedgebury Hever CastleTwilight Christmas at Hever Castle – one of the most impressive Christmas light shows at one of the most impressive castles in Kent! See also our guide to the Christmas events in Kent this year for more festive days out. When: 20th November to 3rd January 2023. RHS WisleyGlow at RHS Wisley When: 17th November 2022 to 8th January 2023. See here for mroe things to do at Christmas in Surrey. Glow Trail at RHS Wisley | Photo Credit: RHS Wisley Hylands EstateEnlightened When: 24th November 2022 to 1st January 2023. See also Christmas events in Essex. Christmas Light Trails in the SouthWakehurstGlow Wild 2022 When: 24th November 2022 to 1st January 2023. See here for more Christmas events in Sussex. Wakehurst Glow Wild | Photo Credit John White Kingston Lacy (National Trust)Christmas at Kingston Lacy 2022 When: 2nd to 4th December and 7th December to 24th December 2023. Leonardslee Lakes and GardensLeonardslee Illuminated 2022 When: Select dates from 24th November to 21st December 2022. Christmas Light Trails in the South WestStourheadChristmas at Stourhead When: 25th November 2022 – 1st January 2023. LongleatLongleat Land of Light When: 5th November 2022 to 8th January 2023. Westonbirt ArboretumWestonbirt Enchanted Christmas When: Weekends from 25th November to 21st December 2022. Westonbirt Christmas Illuminated Light Trail | Photo Credit: Forestry England Bath on IceGlow in the Dark Mini Golf When: November to January 2023. See also our guide to Christmas events in Bath. Shipwreck Treasure MuseumTunnel of Lights When: 3rd December to 8th January 2023. Eden ProjectChristmas at the Eden Project When: TBC. The Lost Gardens of HeliganHeligan Night Garden When: 18th November to 2nd January 2023. Christmas Light Trails in the MidlandsWollaton HallChristmas at Wollaton Hall When: 2nd December 2022 – 1st January 2023. Christmas at Wollaton | Photo credit: Wollaton Hall Himley Hall & ParkWinter Lights at Himley Hall When:
14th to 18th December 2022 the Christmas lights will be replaced by the Christmas Portal. Malvern Winter GlowIlluminated Light Trail When: 25th November 2022 – 2nd January 2023. Coombe AbbeyLuminate Coombe Abbey When: 18th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023. Warwick CastleLight Trail When: 26th November to 2nd January 2023. See also Santa Sleepovers at Warwick Castle and Christmas events at the Merlin attractions in the UK. Lightopia Alton TowersLightopia Festival When:
24th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023. Christmas Light Trails in the North EastCastle HowardInto the Woods: A Fairytale Christmas When: 12th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023. Castle Howard Illuminated Christmas | Photo Credit: Castle Howard Temple NewsamChristmas at Temple Newsam When: TBC. Gibside Hall (National Trust)Ignite at Gibside – a beautiful winter lights festival When: 1st December 2022 to 1st January 2023. Lightwater Valley Theme ParkAlice in Winterland When: TBC. Stockeld ParkWinter Illuminations When: 20th November 2022 to 4th January 2023. Lightwater Valley Theme Park Christmas Light Trails in the North WestDunham Massey (National Trust)Dunham Massey Illuminated Light Trail When: From 18th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023. Dunham Massey Illuminated Light Trail LightopiaLightopia Festival When: 24th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023. Lightopia | Photo Credit: Lightopia Festival Chester ZooThe Lanterns at Chester Zoo When:
11th November to 23rd December 2023. Bolesworth CastleChristmas Lights Trail When: 26th November to 24th December 2021. Delamere ForestChristmas at Delamere Forest When: 25th November to 31st December 2022. The Lanterns Chester Zoo Christmas Light Trails in LondonKew GardensChristmas at Kew When: 16th November 2022 to 8th January 2023. Christmas at Kew | Photo Credit: Kew Gardens Crystal PalaceLightopia When: 17th November to 2nd January 2023. London Wetland CentreIlluminature – explore the wonder of wildlife after dark. When:
18th November to 8th January 2023. Kenwood HouseChristmas at Kenwood When: 2nd December 2022 to 1st January 2023. Syon ParkEnchanted Woodland When: Weekends through November 2022. Eltham PalaceEnchanted Eltham Palace When: Select dates through December. See here for details. In the event that some of these light trails are cancelled this year, you could also pop into London to see the London Christmas lights (which are worth seeing anyway). LightopiaLightopia Festival When: 17th November 2022 to 2nd
January 2023. Canary WharfWinter Lights Canary Wharf When: 18th January to 28th January 2023. Wembley ParkWembley Park Winterfest When: TBC. Christmas Light Trails in ScotlandRoyal Botanic Garden EdinburghChristmas at the Botanics When: 17th November – 30th December 2022. Christmas at the Botanics | Photo Credit: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Faskally WoodsThe Enchanted Forest When: 29th September to 30th October 2022. Illuminight | Photo Credit: Lloyd Smith Christmas Light Trails in WalesMargam Country ParkLuminate Wales When: 17th November 2022 to 2nd January 2023. Christmas Light Trails in Northern IrelandAntrim Castle GardensEnchanted Winter Garden When: 26th November to 20th December 2022. These are all official light trails in the UK but there are also lots of unofficial ones. Have you driven around your local area and seen some incredible private light displays? There’s a great one on Beech Road in St Albans and since there are no light trails in Hertfordshire, this is one of the best places in Hertfordshire at Christmas to see Christmas lights. It’s definitely worth finding out if there is one similar close to you. Where can you see floating lights?Lantern Floating Ceremony: Honolulu, Hawaii
But for a memorable way to pay tribute to their life, consider making the trip to Honolulu, where every year in May, 7,000-plus lanterns representing those who have passed away float out to sea.
Where is the Lantern Festival in Pennsylvania?Folks gathered at the raceway to release thousands of lanterns into the sky after sunset Sunday evening. LONG POND, Pa.
How long is the light show in Vaughan?Everyone travels through the light displays at a different pace. The show is designed and programmed to last 30-45 minutes.
Where is the Lantern Festival in California?In August, the roving Water Lantern Festival lit up Fresno's Woodward Park, and will make its way back to L.A. on November 5 to November 6 at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area.
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