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Garden of Lights

Journey through the magically illuminated garden and experience the sights and sounds of the seasons at our biggest fundraising event of the year, this Christmas.

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Our biggest fundraiser of the year returns in 2024! Enter down the spectacular front drive for an evening of colourful displays and illuminations, taking you on a journey through the seasons on a new accessible level route.

Head to the festive Farmyard for food and drinks, or stop along the route for toasted marshmallows and warming drinks.

Members and non-members: Adult £18, Child £10 (5-17, under 5s free), Two adult family £50 (up to three children), Single adult family £32 (up to three children). All tickets must be pre-booked as they won't be available to purchase on the day. Your ticket includes parking in our main car park.

Last entry to the event is 6.45pm and the event will close at 8pm.

Tuesday 10 December is a relaxed reduced capacity event for those who would like a quieter atmosphere.

Please note that event tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult 18+, members and non-members£18.00
Child Ages 5-17, members and non-members£10.00

Event additional prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Essential carer£0.00
Under 5s£0.00
Family - one adult and up to three children£32.00
Family - two adults and up to three children£50.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Families welcome

Meeting point

Entry to the event will be up the front drive.

What to bring and wear

The event takes place outside so please wrap up warm.

Accessibility

The full illuminated garden trail is step-free and approximately 1.3 miles long. A changing place available in the Farmyard which will be accessible at the start and end of the route. Please note that only assistance dogs are allowed into the event. The event on Tuesday 10 December is relaxed, reduced capacity.

Other

The main car park will be closed between 3-5pm. Last time slot for entry to the garden, 6.30-6.45pm. Everybody needs a ticket, including under 5s. Ticket charges also apply to National Trust members. Assistance dogs only in the garden. The House will be closed for the evening.

Contact info

National Trust Central Box Office

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