Illustration of a couple and children walking through a tunnel of twinkling white lights in the snow (Winter Light Trail at Trentham Estate)

Winter Light Trail at Trentham Estate

Visitors follow an illuminated trail spanning more than a mile through the gardens, discovering interactive displays and soundscapes. The event features an après bar, cosy mini chalets, and local independent food vendors alongside marshmallow toasting. Guests can also enjoy children's funfair rides and amusements.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

trentham.co.uk

When

Tickets

General Sale: Super Off Peak — Child/senior £12.50, Adult £17, Family £50; Off Peak — Child/senior £14, Adult £18.50, Family £57; Standard — Child/senior £16.50, Adult £21.82, Family £66; Peak — Child/senior £19, Adult £25.45, Family £72.50. A small booking fee applies. Child: ages 3–15 inclusive; Adult: ages 16–59 inclusive; Senior: age 60+; Family: 2 adults and 2 children. Infants aged 0–2 need a free infant ticket. A visitor needing a carer/PA must purchase their own ticket and can add a free carer ticket during booking.

Ages

Family-friendly

Food & Drink

The event has an après bar, cosy mini chalets, local independent food vendors and marshmallow toasting.

Accessibility

Visitors requiring assistance can book a free carer/PA ticket alongside a paid ticket with supporting documentation.

Going?

Location

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Trentham Gardens · Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 8JG Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and festive-season outings

Vibe

Festive and immersive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Add a free infant ticket for any child aged 0 to 2 when you book, because infants still need one to enter.
  • Pick a Super Off Peak or Off Peak date if you can, as those tickets cost less than Standard and Peak dates.
  • If you need a carer with you, buy your own ticket, add the free carer ticket and upload your supporting document when prompted.
  • Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes, because the illuminated trail through Trentham Gardens covers more than a mile.
  • Leave time after the trail for marshmallow toasting, the après bar and the children's funfair rides and amusements.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: fresh route twists, never-before-seen displays, new soundscapes and interactive installations.
  • Super Off Peak and Off Peak dates are priced lower than Standard and Peak dates.

Links & Contact

Run by Trentham Estate

Website / Tickets Contact

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 contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's on the trail this year?

The illuminated trail through Trentham Gardens covers more than a mile, with new twists and turns, never-before-seen displays, new soundscapes and plenty of interactive installations.

What food and drink is there?

There's an après bar with cosy mini chalets, local independent food vendors and marshmallow toasting.

Is there anything extra for children?

Yes, there are children's funfair rides and amusements alongside the trail.

Do babies and children need tickets?

Infants aged 0 to 2 need a free infant ticket added to your order. Child tickets cover ages 3 to 15, and anyone on a child ticket must be with an adult.

How does a carer ticket work?

Buy a ticket for yourself, then add a free carer ticket during booking and upload your supporting document when prompted. If SeeTickets doesn't contact you for more information before your visit, the carer ticket is valid.

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