Wollaton Christmas lights 2023: What you need to know about this year's magical light trail

One of our favourite parts of the festive season is getting to enjoy twinkling lights - and where better to enjoy a bit of festive sparkle here in Nottingham than Wollaton Hall?

Organisers of Christmas at Wollaton light trail have revealed some exciting (and magical) details about this year's display including a new route and interactive elements.

The annual festive lights trail is the only one in Nottinghamshire and has become a firm favourite among Christmas lovers since its debut in 2020. It will run from 1st December to 1st January 2024.

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A new trail

This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with an innovative re-designed trail with a new path, starting from the courtyard and then weaving around the stunning formal gardens of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park.

Visitors will be treated to never-before-seen interactive attractions in 2023, including The Light Launchers, allowing visitors to launch their own laser beams.

Wollaton Hall’s gardens including the Camellia House, the oldest cast-iron-framed glass house in Europe, will be transformed by 15 key zones, which will create a multi-sensory festive spectacle with brand new attractions as well as much-loved classics.

The event has quickly become the perfect outing over the Christmas period, with something for all ages to enjoy. And with a number of peak slots already sold out, those wanting to get involved with the festivities are advised to get their tickets soon.

The trail will follow a new route through the formal Victorian gardens, starting at the Jingle Bauble, passing by the illuminated stags, Comet and Cupid, before finishing with the big finale in front of Wollaton Hall. 

Is there food and drink?

There will also be festive food and cocktails to enjoy while working your way through the trail.

Wollaton Christmas lights trail

1. Jingle Bauble
2. Tunnel of Light
3. Field of Flames
4. Light Launchers
5. Reflections
6. Comet and Cupid
7. Winter Wonderland
8. Merry and Bright
9. Step into Christmas
10. Robin Hood’s Roses
11. Fire Pitstop
12. Son et Lumière
13. Laser Garden
14. Oh! Christmas Tree
15. Fairground

The fresh look for 2023 is all thanks to a creative collaboration between design team Luminism and award-winning creative director Katherine Jewkes, who has designed experiences for clients including X, formerly Twitter and the BBC.

How much are tickets?

This year’s event will run from December 1 to January 1, 2024. Tickets can be purchased on the Christmas at Wollaton website with discounts on selected time slots for Nottingham city residents.

Adults can attend from £19.25 and £12.75 for children.

Alternatively, family tickets can be purchased for £54.00 and £18.00* for an adult group ticket (groups of 15+), excluding a booking fee.