Leicester Christmas Lights 2026

Visitors can watch thousands of festive lights illuminate the city, anchored by the illuminated Clock Tower Christmas tree and the Wheel of Light Ferris wheel. The event features street performers including stilt walkers, giant polar bears, and drumming troupes, alongside...

Visitors can browse an indoor market filled with gifts, crafts, and seasonal treats from local and regional traders, or explore food and drink stalls lining the avenue. Live entertainment features performances by local school choirs, community ensembles, and dance groups,...

Visitors can browse a bustling market filled with arts, crafts, and charity stalls stretching along Castle Street into the Church Walk car park food and drink hub. The festivities feature live musical entertainment on stage in the marketplace and at...

Visitors can wander through the historic house and St Giles Church, viewing festive displays and jewel-draped Christmas trees inspired by Calke's historic jewellery collection. An atmospheric walk through the estate's underground tunnels reveals seasonal lighting displays designed to protect resident...

Visitors embark on an outdoor journey through illuminated parkland and woodland filled with interactive light installations, glow tunnels, and ambient soundscapes. Along the 2.4-kilometre route, guests can interact with lighting features and warm up around firepits to toast marshmallows. Hot...

Visitors journey through an illuminated outdoor trail featuring thousands of handcrafted lanterns that transform the zoo after dark. The route passes through glowing jungles, frozen forests, volcanic landscapes, and underwater worlds, winding through areas such as The Gruffalo Discovery Land....

Visitors collect a Christmas Passport, visit the North Pole Sorting Office to write a letter, and graduate from Elf School before hearing the Christmas story. Guests can explore the Alpine Village to make reindeer food and watch singing reindeer perform,...

Visitors can meet Santa in his woodland grotto, choose a gift from the toy shop, and decorate gingerbread biscuits with Mrs Claus. Children can make reindeer food, write letters to Santa, and build a plush toy to take home from...

Visitors walk along an illuminated outdoor route set to festive music. The trail tells a story and features interactive elements designed for families with young children.