Christmas Light Trails in Surrey 2024
Christmas light trails are an iconic part of the festive season and a great way to get all your friends and family together, immersed in the festive spirit.
What is a light trail?
A light trail is something that a venue puts on for the festive season. The darker days and early evenings are filled with holiday lights, festive light displays, Christmas music and festive stalls selling mince pies and mulled wine. Light trails are some of my favourite Christmas events, full of family fun, and just such a lovely way to kick off the festive season.
If you’re looking for local light switch on events and Christmas light displays across Surrey you can find more information here, or read on for festive light trails.
So I thought I would put together all the light trails in Surrey. Sadly this year there aren’t that many – a lot have been cancelled or postponed. But, I’ve added the ones that are happening this year along with a few options just a little bit further away.
Christmas Light Trails in Surrey
Christmas at Kew – Kew, Richmond TW9 3AE
A highlight of the festive calendar, Christmas at Kew is a great way to celebrate the festive season. See the botanical world brimming with seasonal cheer, with twinkling Christmas lights, dancing lakeside reflections and seasonal sounds filling the air.
When: Selected dates, 13 November 2024 to 5 January 2025
Cost: Non-member adult: Off peak ยฃ25.50/ Peak ยฃ32, Member adult: Off peak ยฃ21.50/ Peak ยฃ26.00
RHS Glow at Wisley – Wisley Ln, Wisley, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB
Get your family and friends together for a magical evening at RHS Garden Wisley. See the garden in breathtaking beauty as amazing illuminations light your way on a wonder filled journey.
When: 22 November 2024 โ 5 January 2025
Cost: Member prices: Adult ยฃ10.45, Child (5โ16): ยฃ5.25, Non-member prices: Adult ยฃ17.95, Child (5โ16) ยฃ11.95 and children under 5 go free
Read our review of RHS Wisley Glow here
Windsor Great Park Illuminated – Englefield Green, Egham TW20 0UU
Enjoy a magical evening with family and friends at Windsor Illuminated. This year it’s more dazzling than ever with a sprinkling of new installations and the return of some firm favourites.
When: 15 Nov 24 – 4 Jan 25
Cost: Adult from ยฃ19.80, child from ยฃ12.10 and family tickets from ยฃ56.10
Hampton Court Palace doesn’t seem to have a light trail this year but we went to their Palace of Stardust event a couple of years ago and hope they bring back light trails in the future. Sadly, Enchanted Woodland at Syon Park is the same – it’s not happening this year, along with IGNITE Fire & Fantasy at Polesden Lacey National Trust which is always really popular but doesn’t seem to be on this year either.
Christmas Light Trails Outside Surrey
Despite the lack of light trails in Surrey, there are plenty more just a little further afield. Here are a few suggestions:
- Christmas at Hever Castle – 22 Nov 2024 โ 3 Jan 2025
- West Green House Garden – 23 Nov 2024 โ 29 Dec 2024
- Glow Wild, RHS Wakehurst – 28 Nov 2024 โ 1 Jan 2025
So there you have all of the light trails in Surrey and the surrounding areas. I hope it’s given you some inspiration for a festive day out with your friends and family. If you’re looking for more inspiration in the local area I hope these articles will help: