Wollaton Winter Light Trail

The historic grounds are transformed into a captivating wonderland of light, sound, and seasonal storytelling featuring large-scale illuminated displays. Visitors can explore mini chalets and stop by independent food vendors for hot chocolate, marshmallow toasting, mulled wine, and frosty biers. The trail also includes festive surprises and a kids' funfair.

Details Official site

Browse Christmas in Nottingham

Illustration of knitted felt figures in sweaters raising mugs of cocoa around a small table near a lit holiday tree

Unique & Unusual33 events MapNearby

Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

wollatonhall.org.uk

When

Nov 25, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027

Tickets

Super Off Peak: Child/Senior £12.50; Adult £17.00; Family £50.00; Infant (0-2) free. Off Peak: Child/Senior £14.00; Adult £18.50; Family £57.00; Infant (0-2) free. Standard: Child/Senior £16.50; Adult £21.82; Family £66.00; Infant (0-2) free. Peak: Child/Senior £19.00; Adult £25.45; Family £72.50; Infant (0-2) free. Plus booking fees.

Food & Drink

Independent food vendors offer refreshments, with marshmallow toasting, hot chocolate, mulled wine and frosty biers also available.

Parking

Event parking charges may apply; blue badge parking is available in all car parks.

Accessibility

Wollaton provides mobility parking and wheelchair accessibility information for visitors.

Pets

Dog friendly.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and festive light-trail fans

Vibe

Festive and immersive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

Book tickets ahead and compare the Super Off Peak, Off Peak, Standard and Peak tiers, so you can choose the available price band that suits your visit.
Formal Gardens are closed from 26 October 2026 to 15 January 2027 for the light setup and event, so don't include them in your route.
Wrap up warmly and wear comfortable footwear, as the light trail takes place across the historic grounds outdoors.
Select a free infant ticket for each child aged 0–2 when booking; infants still need a ticket selected.
Bring your dog if you wish; the event is dog-friendly, so you can explore the trail together.

Special Events & Promotions

Infants aged 0–2 enter free.
Children and seniors have separate ticket tiers.
The trail returns after its debut last Christmas.

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

What can visitors see and do along the trail?

Explore large illuminated displays, atmospheric environments and festive surprises, with a kids’ funfair and mini chalets.

What food and drinks are available?

Independent food vendors offer hot chocolate, mulled wine and frosty biers, and visitors can toast marshmallows.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, the trail is dog friendly. Keep dogs on leads and under control around the park.

Should I book tickets ahead?

Tickets are available to book online. The listing does not specify which dates have each ticket tier.

What should I know about the gardens during the event?

The Formal Gardens are closed during the Wollaton Lights setup and event period.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly. Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide and isn't affiliated with the events we list.

✏️ Suggest a correction to this listing

Contributors & Updates

Event details verified: Nov 5, 2026