If meeting Santa isn’t your thing, or you just fancy a festive family trip with a bit of added sparkle, there are lots of Christmas light trails in Yorkshire to enjoy. It’s the perfect excuse to wrap up warm and head out after dark – always exciting, especially when you’re young – and see some of your favourite places as you’ve never seen them before. Make memories, take lovely photos and warm up with a hot chocolate afterwards. Here’s our pick of the best Christmas light trails in Yorkshire this year.
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Christmas lights trails near York – Our top pick
1. Sewerby Winter Woodland
The much-loved Sewerby Winter Woodland returns with an all-new, breathtaking display of lights, sounds, and special effects. This year’s event features exciting additions, including dazzling new light installations like Gingerbread Lane and a stunning light tunnel. Visitors can also enjoy a brand-new theme that invites them to embark on an enchanting adventure and encounter a variety of cheerful festive characters along the way!
6th to 22nd December 2024 – Sewerby Hall, Church Ln, Sewerby, Bridlington YO15 1ED
2. Winter Illuminations at Stockeld Park
Stockeld Park’s breathtaking Winter Illuminations transform the Enchanted Forest into a magical wonderland, where every path reveals a new adventure. The Christmas lights trail brings Stockeld Park to life with a spectacular display of lights, captivating soundscapes and installations. Spanning nearly a mile of ancient woodland, this gorgeous experience is designed to delight visitors of all ages.
16th November 2024 to 6th January 2025 – Stockeld Park, Wetherby Rd, Wetherby LS22 4AN
3. Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Go Around The World In 80 Days for a magical adventure around the globe at Yorkshire Wildlife Park this Christmas. Jump aboard the hot air balloon and enjoy a wonderful illuminated adventure across six continents. Expect new illuminations, fairground rides and selfie spots galore!
12th to 15th and 19th to 22nd December 2024 – Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Hurst Lane, Doncaster DN9 3QY
4. Glow at Harlow Carr
Create magical festive memories with loved ones at RHS Garden Harlow Carr’s winter illuminations in Harrogate this Christmas. Explore an amazing new route around the beautiful gardens, with enchanting installations, festive food and Christmas shopping along the way.
Selected dates from 21st November to 28th December 2024 – Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate HG3 1QB
5. Northern Lights Leeds
Set in the gardens and woodlands of Temple Newsam, Northern Lights is a new festive event in Leeds that takes visitors on a journey through an enchanted world of illumination, uniquely crafted by world-leading lighting designers. The Christmas Village will also serve a wide range of delicious festive food and drink, and you can toast marshmallows too.
21st November to 31st December 2024 – Temple Newsam, Leeds, Yorkshire
