Twinkling Light Trails to Visit This Christmas

A twinkling trail is the best way to spend an eve,
The lights are so pretty you won’t want to leave!
If you don’t feel festive yet you will after this,
So get ready for absolute Christmas bliss!

A twinkling light trail is the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit with the whole family, so take a look at our top picks and find one near you! Don’t forget to sign up for your Picniq Perks account to earn points and claim rewards when you book with us!🎄🌟

📆Weekends in December

📍London

Save 15%

Christmas in London is one of the most magical experiences around, but there’s just so much to see! Hop on board a Big Bus tour, sit back and relax, and take in the views as you’re shown the most festive displays in London and all of the city’s dazzling lights! The bus will be decorated with festivities, and even hosted by Santa himself! Book here.

📆Selected dates from 16th November – 12th January

📍Epping, London

This beautiful festive train journey consists of thousands of coloured LED lights and wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns! The Epping Ongar Lights Express is an incredible light show on and in a steam train, with a festive DJ mix of music the whole family will love, and an interactive LED wristband synchronized to the music, meaning you become part of the show! Find out more here.

📆23rd November – 5th January

📍Warwickshire

Family ticket from £70!

Embark on an action packed adventure through time where you’ll explore the fascinating history of the castle with live shows, interactive activities, and 64 acres of family fun. Warwick Castle at Christmas time brings all sorts of festive cheer to the grounds, so plan your visit at the best time of year! Explore the castle fully decked out in Christmas decorations, or why not treat your self and add on either an ice rink or Christmas lights trail ticket! Book here.

📆9th November – 5th Janaury

📍Derbyshire

Discover the magic of Christmas at the enchanting Chatsworth House! Included with your ticket is entry to the garden, where an interactive light trail will light up the grounds with festive magic, as well as the house which will be beautifully decorated with trees and lights. Don’t forget to visit the farmyard and woodland adventure playground where friendly farm animals will be waiting to meet you, and you can join in with some woodland crafts. Book here.

📆22nd November – 30th December

📍Matlock, Derbyshire

A stunning light trail in a beautifully unique location is the perfect festive experience this Christmas! Make your way down the colourful riverside walkway before boarding a gondola, and then taking a cable car flight across the river and into an explosion of colour and light! Once you arrive at the summit, a garden of lights awaits you as you explore the woodland and boardwalks in this truly unique light experience. Find out more here.

📆15th November – 1st January

📍Woodstock, Oxfordshire

One of the most magical palaces in the country is hosting is famous Christmas events once again, and this year get ready for the enchanting light trail, Neverland in the Palace – a Peter Pan and Tinkerbell themed Christmas trail of magical decorations, and the giant outdoor ice rink! Find out more here.

Zooluminate at Dartmoor Zoo

📆13th December – 4th January

📍Plymouth

Up to 7% off tickets!

Get ready for an explosion of colour at Dartmoor Zoo as the park light up with a magical festive light trail! As the sun goes down, the zoo lights up and you can take an enchanting stroll around the impressive light installations. Some of the enclosures will even be illuminated so you might get a glimpse of the animals snuggled up for the night! Purchase a general admission ticket and enter before 5pm to enjoy Zooluminate as well! Book here.

📆9th November – 5th January

📍Warminster

Exclusive 5% off tickets!

This year’s iconic lantern festival celebrates it’s 10 year anniversary with the theme ‘Journey through time’. Turn back the clock and explore the history of our planet all the way from the age of the dinosaurs to the present day! History will be explored through spectacular life-sized lanterns, and of course the impressive Longleat House light show. Plus, head to the Courtyard Square where and get into a festive swing as you marvel at the 20m tall singing tree! Book here.

📆27th December – 5th January

📍Wells, Somerset

Save 10% off tickets!

Get ready for a festive takeover at Wookey Hole this Christmas as you can explore an incredible underground light experience in the caves, a festive circus show, and you’ll even get to meet Paddington at the end! This limited event is the perfect post-Christmas activity after all the excitement of the big day. Book here.

Castle of Light at Edinburgh Castle

📆Selected dates from 22nd November – 4th January

📍Edinburgh

Experience Edinburgh’s iconic castle like never before at this immersive light trail on fascinating displays and tales. The stories of the castle’s history will be told on its very walls through spectacular installations and projections, and the grounds will light up in a magnificent display of colour, music, and history. Find out more here.

The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park

📆16th November – 6th January

📍Wetherby, North Yorkshire

The illuminations at Stockeld Park are just one park of the amazing festive adventure that awaits here! Meet Santa in his grotto, glide around on the ice rink, explore the giant snowflake maze, watch a festive show, and of course head to the Enchanted Forest after dark for a light experience like no other with magical projections and a colourful show! Find out more here.

Land of Lights

📆Milton Keynes from 1st November, Warrington from 9th November

📍Warrington and Milton Keynes

With one in the North and one in the South, you’ve got a choice for this years Land of Lights! Walk through a magical trail of projections, lights, and illuminations with fantastic photo ops and a festive atmosphere. In Milton Keynes, history and mythological creatures will lurk through the forest ona journey through the past. Warrington will host a nature, plants and animals themed trail with a reimagined twist! Find out more here.

Christmas at The Eden Project

📆Selected dates from 22nd November – 5th January

📍Cornwall

Included with your general admission this winter is a light experience like no other. The garden’s biomes will be transformed into a twinkling wonderland that glows all around you. With enchanting surprises and an interactive outdoor experience as you’re surrounded by incredible plant-life, this is a must-do this Christmas. Find out more here.

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