Illustration of visitors with cocoa walking a garden path lined with lanterns and lit star and reindeer shapes (Quex Illuminated Trail & Light Show)
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Quex Illuminated Trail & Light Show

Visitors can wander through the woods at their own pace to admire thousands of lights, illuminated installations, and reindeer resting in the trees. The trail features a light show that brings the historic Round Tower to life after dark. Guests can also toast marshmallows on an open fire and purchase festive treats such as German sausages, mulled wine, and hot chocolate.

Dec 27 – Dec 28, 2026

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

£9.95 per person; under 3s go free. Group of 4 ticket saves £9.85. Tickets for The Elf Express do not include this event.

Hours

Trail: 4pm to 8pm; light shows: 5:30pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pm.

Food & Drink

Buy German sausages from the large BBQ, steaming mulled wine and Baileys hot chocolate, and toast marshmallows over the large open fire.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families looking for a festive evening outing

Vibe

Festive and magical

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Use the 5:30pm, 6:30pm or 7:30pm Round Tower showtime to plan your walk and avoid missing the scheduled light show.
  • Consider the Group of 4 ticket if booking as four; it saves £9.85 compared with individual admission.
  • Bring children under three along without an admission charge, as under-3s go free for this trail.
  • Add real ice skating if you want to extend the outing beyond the illuminated walk; it is an optional extra.
  • Wear warm layers for the outdoor evening walk under the stars.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Under-threes go free.
  • A group-of-four ticket offers a discount.
  • New this year: a light show at the Round Tower.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the trail suitable for?

It is described as an outing for the whole family, and children under three go free.

What can visitors see along the trail?

There are thousands of lights and illuminated installations, reindeer in the woods, and a light show at the Round Tower.

What food and drinks are available?

The BBQ serves German sausages, and visitors can buy mulled wine and Baileys hot chocolate. Marshmallows are available to toast on an open fire.

Can I add another activity to my visit?

Real ice skating is suggested as an addition to the visit. Tickets for The Elf Express do not include this trail.

Can visitors walk the trail at their own pace?

Yes. The trail is described as a walk to enjoy at your own pace, including time with the reindeer.

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