Christmas Light Trails in the Midlands 2021

Updated: Sep 1, 2023

Christmas light trails are an ideal place to enjoy all the sparkle of Christmas and are a great alternative or even addition to a Santa’s Grotto, Christmas market, Winter Wonderland, Polar Express, and other festivities. Both young and old can enjoy the bright lights and festive atmosphere!

This blog highlights some of the best Christmas light trails in the Midlands for 2021.

Christmas Light Trails in the Midlands

Christmas Light Trails in Worcestershire

Malvern Winter Glow Light Trail

  • How much? Adults £16, children £11 (age 3-16), under 3s are free. Prebooking required.

  • When: The Illuminated Light Trail starts on 4th December 2021 and runs until 2nd January 2022.

  • Where: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW.

Webb’s Garden Centre - The Enchanted Gardens

  • How much? Ticket prices vary depending on the day you intend to visit.

  • When: Saturday 6th November 2021 - Sunday 2nd January 2022*

  • Where: In the Riverside Gardens at Webbs, Wychbold. Worcester Road, Wychbold, Droitwich.

Staffordshire

Alton Towers – Lightopia

  • How much? Individual (3+ years) £20 each. Tickets include access to Lightopia and the Towers Street Christmas Market. Booking a time slot for Lightopia is required.

  • When: 27th November 2021 until 2nd January 2022.

  • Where: Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB.

National Memorial Arboretum - Illuminated Arboretum

  • How much? Ticket prices vary slightly depending on the day you intend to visit. Click here for more info.

  • When: 7th until 18th December 2021.

  • Where: National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR.

Trentham Gardens

  • How much? When booking in advance online prices are £19.50 per adult, £13 per child (age 3-15) excluding booking fee, under 3s free.

  • When: 26th November 2021 - 9th January 2022.

  • Where: Stone Rd, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG.

Warwickshire

Coombe Abbey – Luminate

  • How much? Ticket prices vary slightly depending on the day you intend to visit. Click here for more info.

  • When: 18th November 2021 until 24th December 2021.

  • Where: Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2AB.

Warwick Castle Light Trail

  • How much? Tickets vary depending on if you would like to book the Light Trail only or the Light Trail and Castle entry. Click here for more info.

  • When: 29th November 2021 – 2nd January 2022.

  • Where: Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QU.

Echills Wood Railway – Bright Lights for Winter Nights

  • How much? £9 each (under 2s free).

  • Click here to book.

  • When: Saturday 4th December 2021 and Saturday 11th December 2021.

  • Where: Echills Wood Railway, Kingsbury Water Park, Bodymoor Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, B76 0DY.

Santa's Enchanted Light Trail and Festive Outdoor Disco at Wethele Manor

  • How much? £7.50pp or Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children (under 4) £25.

  • When: Wednesday 15th December 2021

  • Where: Wethele Manor, Wethele Manor Farm, CV33 9DD.

Shropshire

Enchanted Weston

  • How much? £14 per person (under 4s free) or £45 per family (2 adults and 2 children aged 4-14 years).

  • When: Selected dates from 9th to 23rd December 2021.

  • Where: Address: Weston-under-Lizard, Shifnal, TF11 8LE.

Severn Valley Railway: Steam in Lights

  • How much? Ticket prices vary depending on the day you intend to visit. and if you require a table or compartment. Click here for more info.

  • When: Selected dates from 19th November 2021 and 23rd December 2021.

  • Where: Severn Valley Railway Bridgnorth Station, WV16 5DT.

Oxfordshire

Blenheim Palace

  • How much? When booking in advance online prices are £22.50 per adult, £16 per child (age 3-16), under 2s free. Family tickets available. Pre-booking is advisable but not essential.

  • When: 19th November 2021 to 2nd January 2022.

  • Where: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, OX20 1UL.

Nottinghamshire

Christmas at Wollaton Hall

  • How much? Ticket prices vary slightly depending on the day you intend to visit. Click here for more info.

  • When: 26th November 2021 until 9th January 2022.

  • Where: Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, NG8 2AE.

Totally Magical at Totally Roarsome - East Midlands

  • How much? £11.95pp (Under 2s free).

  • When: Selected dates between Saturday 27th November 2021 and Monday 3rd January 2022.

  • Where: Totally Magical, Rufford Abbey, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DF.

Lincolnshire

Christmas at Belton House

  • How much? Ticket prices vary depending on if you are a National Trust member.

  • When: 25th November 2021 to 2nd January 2022.

  • Where: Belton House, Grantham, NG32 2LS.

Leicestershire

A Winter's Trail at Whatton House

  • How much? £19.50pp (under 18 months go free)

  • When: Friday 10th - Friday 24th December 2021

  • Where: Whatton House, Whatton Estate, Long Whatton, Loughborough, LE12 5BG.

Enlightened Belvoir Light Trail

  • How much? Adults £17pp. Children £13 (aged 4-15). Children aged 3 and under go free. Family of 2 Adults and 2 Children £56.

  • When: Saturday 26th November 2021 to Wednesday 1st January 2022

  • Where: Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE.

Gloucestershire

Enchanted Light Trail - Cotswold Farm Park

  • How much? Ticket prices are £19.80 per adult, £14.40 per child (aged 4-15), £9.90 per toddler (aged 2-3), free for under 1 years old and under.

  • When: 27th November 2021 to 1st January 2022.

  • Where: Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, GL54 5FL.

Northamptonshire

Northampton Winter Light Trail at Delapré Abbey

  • How much? £15 per adult, £13 per child, under 2s free.

  • When: Friday 19th November 2021 to Sunday 2nd January 2022.

  • Where: Delapré Abbey, London Rd, Northampton NN4 8AW.


  • This list is not exhaustive.

  • Booking fees and parking charges may apply. Please see individual websites for more information.

  • All information correct at time of posting (28/09/2021).

  • Please make sure to book in advance where required.


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