2026 LIGHT TRAILS AND ILLUMINATIONS NEAR NOTTS
*Updated for 2026*
If you’re looking for a magical Winter experience then why not explore an outdoor light trail? These after dark adventures are so exciting for children and adults alike!
I’ve spotted lots of choice this year already and will update this if I spot anymore! There’s a great range of events too – from illuminated boats and animal lanterns to gorgeous illuminated walks at your favourite parks.
Read on to find out more!
These have all been confirmed for 2026 with tickets available to book now. We will add any more events announced soon.
We’re also looking ahead to 2027 – while it’s not been officially confirmed, we hope to see Nottingham Light Night return early next year too. Its an amazing free event in the centre of Nottingham – accessible for all!
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Light Post Farm
White Post Farm
Dates: Selected dates from 21st November to 23rd December (Thurs-Sun)
Prices: £16.50 pp, under 2s free
Tickets includes a light trail around the farm, access to the indoor and outdoor play areas and access to the indoor areas of the farm.
Wollaton Hall Winter Light Trail
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Dates: 25 Nov 2026–3 Jan 2027
Prices: Child/Senior £12.50–£19, Adult £17–£25.45, Family £50–£72.50, under 3s free + booking fees
The Magic Lantern Festival
Wheelgate Park
Location: Wheelgate Theme Park, NG22 8HX
Dates: Selected dates between 6th December – 3rd January
Prices: £17.95-£19.95 Adults and children over 108cm, 95cm-108cm £11.95-£13.95, under 95cm free, Family from £59.95 to £69.95
Includes use of rides and indoor play. Add a Santa visit for an additional charge
DERBYSHIRE
Lights of Abraham
Heights of Abraham
Location: Heights of Abraham, DE4 3NT
Dates: 20th November – 30th December 2026 (excl 24,25,26 Dec)
Prices: Off Peak: Adults £23, Child £8 Under 3s Free
Peak: Adults £25, Child £16 Under 3s Free
Illuminated Arboretum
National Memorial Arboretum
Location: National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR
Dates: 04 – 22 December 2026
Adults Adults £20 advance / £25 standard; children 5–15 £12 / £15; under 5s free; carers free. Peak evenings 11–13 & 18–22 Dec are £22/£27 adults and £13/£16 children.
Christmas at Chatsworth
Chatsworth House
Location: Chatsworth House and Gardens, DE45 1PP
Dates: 7 Nov 2026–3 Jan 2027
Prices: Christmas in the Garden/light trail: adults £24, children 3–16 £12, under 3s free. Christmas at Chatsworth including house is £40 adult / £12 child.
Christmas At Calke
Calke Abbey
Location: Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF
Dates: 27 Nov–23 Dec 2026
Prices: Adults £8, children £4, under 5s free (grounds entrance)
Free for National Trust Members
Spring Lakes Festive Light Walk
Spring Lakes
Location: Pasture Lane Long Eaton Nottingham NG10 2FZ
Dates: tbc for 2026
Prices: Adults £8, children £4, under 5s free (grounds entrance)
Heritage Wood Illuminated Walk
Heritage Wood
Location: Hollington Lane, Ednaston, Ashbourne DE6 3AE
Dates: 27 Nov–20 Dec 2026, Fri–Sun
Prices: Adults £14.50 Fri / £16 Sat-Sun; children £8; under 5s free; dogs £1. Early-bird adult prices £13 Fri / £14.50 Sat-Sun during September
Enchanting Twilight Light Trail
Conkers
Location: Rawdon Road (B586), Moira Nr. Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derbyshire, DE12 6GA
Dates: tbc
Prices: Adults and Children 5+ £7 includes a hot chocolate, under 5s free
Bolsover Lantern Festival
Bolsover Castle & town centre
Dates: 28 November 2026, from 4pm
Prices: FREE, no booking required
LINCOLNSHIRE
Christmas at Belton
Belton House Estate
Location: National Trust, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS
Dates: 20 November – 31 December
Prices: Adult: £26.00 / £18.00 ( Peak / Off-Peak )
Child: (3-17 years) £19.50 / £13.00 ( Peak / Off-Peak )
Family: (2 adults, 2 children) £88.00 / £58.00 ( Peak / Off-Peak )
0-2 years: £1
Lincoln Castle Illuminated
Lincoln Castle
Location: Lincoln Castle, Castle Square, Lincoln, LN1 3AA
Date: tbc for 2026
Prices: from £3 pp for grounds access, wall walk is £12 adults, £7 children
LEICESTERSHIRE
Lanterns of the Wild
Twycross Zoo
Location: East Midland Zoological Society, Burton Rd, Atherstone CV9 3PX
Dates: 6th November 2026 – 21st February 2027
Prices: Adults from £19, Children from £13.75, Under 3s free.
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Land of Lights
Location: Gulliver’s Valley
Location: Gulliver’s Valley, Mansfield Rd, Sheffield, S26 5QW
Dates: Selected Dates between 8th November 2026 – 30th January 2027
Prices: £12.50-£21
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