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Stourhead Christmas Light Trail
Where: Pick up signs near Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6QD
About: Celebrate Christmas in magical style by visiting the Christmas at Stourhead light trail featuring over a million lights, lasers, and festive sounds that fill the air with Christmas cheer.
This mesmerising after-dark light trail is just a short drive from Swindon and is an exciting Christmas adventure for the whole family to enjoy featuring tunnels of light dancing reflections, trees decorated in jewel-like colour and more.
If you’re looking to take a walk and explore a brilliant Christmas light trail near Swindon then head on down to Stourhead for an exciting Xmas adventure that we promise you won't regret!
Dates: Friday 29th November - Wednesday 1st January 2025
Christmas Features: Illuminated light trail, Lasers, Festive music, Christmas adventure activities.
How to book: Buy tickets online for Christmas at Stourhead 2024 HERE.
Illuminate at Hestercombe
About: ILLUMINATE will transport you on a magical journey of colour, light, and sound to bring festive awe and wonder to their gardens.
The natural features and views of the Landscape Garden come to life at night, with spotlights, lit trees, and coloured paths drawing you up towards the Great Cascade, down past beautiful dynamic fountains in the Pear Pond, and through a 'Christmas tree' grove below the Formal Garden, before finishing with a show-stopping display in front of Hestercombe House.
Dates/Times: From Saturday 21st November 2024 to Monday 30th December 2024 from 4.30pm until 8pm.
Prices:
- Adults £17.00
- Children £8.50 (under 2 are free)
- Off Peak ticket prices from Thursday 21st November to Thursday 28th November 2024
How to book: Visit their website here.
Address: Hestercombe, Taunton, TA2 8LG
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM - ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS
Where: Westonbirt Arboretum, Westonbirt, Tetbury GL8 8QS
About: Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum is a magical family-fun experience full of Christmas lights, illuminated trees, Xmas activities and more. This Christmas light trail is just one junction up from Bath on the M4 and is a great way to experience nature whilst also getting in the festive spirit. Tickets must be pre-booked for this exceptional Christmas light trail featuring an Xmas adventure where you will meet playful Elves creating Westonbirt’s spectacular illuminated trail. This is hugely popular with visitors from Bath and Swindon so book your tickets early to avoid missing out.
Dates: From Friday 29th November - Tuesday 31st December 2024 from 4pm - 9.30pm
- Friday 29th November - Sunday 1st December
- Friday 6th - Sunday 8th December
- Thursday 12th - Sunday 15th December
- Wednesday 18th - Tuesday 24th December
- Thursday 26th - Tuesday 31st December
Christmas Features: Magical light trail, Find Santa adventure, Talking trees and tree elves.
Price:
- Adult: Standard - £22.50, Off Peak - £18, Peak - £24
- Child (3-16 years old): Standard - £15, Off Peak - £12, Peak - £17
- Infant (0-2 years old): Free
- Students: Standard - £20, Off Peak - £16, Peak - £20
- Personal Assistant: Free
- Family (2 adults, 2 children): Standard - £72, Off Peak - £57, Peak £79
How to book: Buy tickets online for Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum HERE.
CHRISTMAS NIGHTS LIGHT TRAIL
Where: Avon Valley
About: Follow and interact with Avon Valleys light trail around the park as they use the lake and trees to create a spectacular backdrop. Once again, Avon Valley have collaborated with an award winning event lighting specialist to illuminate your Christmas!
With stunning light installations and play areas creatively lit up we are bringing you a family focused, fun light trail to be enjoyed by all ages.
Dates:
- 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st December 2024
- 5.30pm - 8.30pm (7.30pm last entry)
Christmas Features:
- The Elf Express
- Dinosaur Valley
- Food & Refreshments
Price:
- Adult & Children - £13.95
- Toddler (under 2s) - £9.95
- Babes in Arms - Free
- Carer assisting disabled guests (Valid with a full paying Toddler, Child or Adult ticket. approved I.D. will be required on admission.) - £10.95
- Dog Pass - £4.95
How to book: Click HERE!
Spectacle of Light at Sudeley Castle & Gardens
About: Explore this magical after-dark experience now in its 7th year and follow the new illuminated trail around the beautiful castle grounds. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this romantic environment. Discover the new Light Curve and the flickering flames of the Queens garden. Gaze at the sparkling water features and the mesmerising Carpet of Colour, light beams, lanterns and much more. Sip festive warmers of spiced mulled wine and sprinkled hot chocolate as you join the magical trail around these wonderful grounds.
Dates/Times:
- 22nd - 24th, 29th - 30th November
- 1st, 6th -8th, 12th - 15th, 17th - 23rd, 27th - 30th December 2024
- From 4.45pm
Prices:
Early bird until 1st September
- Early Bird Adult - £20.00
- Early Bird Child 3-15 - £11.20
- Child (Under 3) - Free
- Early Bird Family (2 adults and 2 children) - £52.80
- SOL Carer - Free
How to book: Click here to book tickets!
Address: Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, GL54 5JD