Illustration of a family walking past houses covered in colourful lights with a sleigh on a rooftop (Heligan Night Garden)
Christmas Lights

Heligan Night Garden

Visitors journey along an outdoor one-way garden trail through woodlands and landscapes illuminated with light installations and lanterns. The route showcases glowing light tunnels, lit trees, larger-than-life wildlife lanterns, and iconic sights like the Mud Maid and Giant's Head. Along the path, guests can gather around fire pits to toast complimentary marshmallows and purchase seasonal treats, hot chocolate, and mulled wine.

Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 All ages

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Tickets

Adult (18+): £23.60; child (3–16 years): £14.20; child (0–2 years): free; student: £21; adult member: £16.50; child member: £9.90; adult Local Pass Holder: £17.70; child Local Pass Holder: £10.65; student Local Pass Holder: £15.75; Blue Light Card Holder (select dates only): £18.90; Guest of Blue Light Card Holder (select dates only): £18.90; Child Guest of Blue Light Card Holder (select dates only): £11.40. Night Garden Ticket Protection is £10 per booking. The Father Christmas' grotto ticket is an add-on; no price is stated for it.

Hours

Fixed-time entry slots start from 4:15pm onwards. If the last entry ticket is at 7.30pm, the gardens close at 9pm. The event will finish at 10pm.

Neighborhood

Pentewan

Food & Drink

Event outlets offer seasonal hot food, winter warmers, sweet treats, hot chocolate and mulled wine, plus complimentary marshmallows to toast, including vegan options.

Parking

Parking is free during Heligan Night Garden in the Heligan car park and at Lobbs Farm Shop.

Accessibility

Accessible parking, accessible toilets, and changing places are available, all refreshment outlets are accessible, and manual wheelchairs can be requested upon arrival.

Pets

Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are welcome.

Location

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The Lost Gardens of Heligan · Pentewan, St.Austell, Cornwall, PL26 6EN, St. Austell, Cornwall PL26 6EN Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and garden-lovers who enjoy outdoor light trails

Vibe

Magical and atmospheric

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive no more than 10 to 15 minutes before your slot, because there's little space at the ticket office and nobody is admitted early.
  • Bring a torch and wear sturdy footwear, because many parts of the route are dark and the garden paths are outdoors in winter.
  • Add Ticket Protection if your plans might change, because tickets are otherwise non-refundable and can't be moved for a bad forecast.
  • Book the Father Christmas grotto add-on with your Night Garden ticket, because only a limited number of grotto tickets are released each evening.
  • Mind your head under the low lit rhododendron branches, and keep children back from the fire pits and ponds along the route.

Special Events & Promotions

  • A Father Christmas grotto in the Steward's House needs its own add-on ticket. A limited number are released each evening, subject to availability.
  • Ticket Protection is an add-on that lets you move your booking to another date once.
  • Blue Light Card holders and their guests get reduced prices on select dates.
  • Heligan Members and Local Pass holders get discounted tickets.
  • This year's route features the Mud Maid and Giant's Head but doesn't pass the new Lowarnes fox sculpture.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are dogs permitted at the event?

Well-behaved dogs kept on a short lead are welcome throughout the Heligan Night Garden trail.

How long is the trail?

The Heligan Night Garden walking trail is just over one mile long.

Is parking included?

Parking is free for the event in both the main Heligan car park and at Lobbs Farm Shop.

Can visitors use mobility scooters on the route?

Visitors are welcome to bring their own mobility scooters, but the venue cannot loan its own scooters for this event.

What happens if there is bad weather?

The event runs in typical winter conditions and does not offer transfers for bad weather, but full refunds are issued if severe conditions force the venue to cancel.

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