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Follow The Glow: Discover the Magic of Christmas Trails this Winter
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season like never before with My Christmas Trails 2025, a dazzling series of after-dark light trails transforming some of the UK’s most breathtaking landscapes into glowing worlds of wonder. From historic estates to hidden gardens, these immersive experiences invite families, friends, and couples alike to wrap up warm and step into a festive story told through light, sound, and imagination.
This year’s trails promise to be bigger, brighter, and more atmospheric than ever, each one offering its own distinctive take on Christmas magic. Wander through illuminated forests where twinkling canopies dance overhead, pause beside glittering lakes reflected in a thousand colours, and follow pathways lit with mesmerising installations that bring art and nature together in harmony.
Beyond the lights, My Christmas Trails are a celebration of seasonal indulgence. Along the way, visitors can savour mulled wine and hot chocolate, sample artisan street food, and pick up handcrafted gifts from local makers. With gentle festive soundscapes, crackling fire pits, and the scent of roasted chestnuts in the air, every trail feels like stepping inside a Christmas card come to life.
Christmas Trail at Blenheim Palace
A timeless favourite, the palace grounds become a realm of light and story with The Illuminated Trail weaving through ancient parkland, the Great Skate returning to the lakeside, and inside the palace, The Palace of Oz invites visitors down a yellow brick road to meet favourite characters in a lavishly reimagined festive world.
Christmas at The Botanics, Edingburgh
Step into a world of festive wonder at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh with the 2025 edition of Christmas at the Botanics — a spell-binding after-dark illuminated trail designed to transform the garden’s historic landscapes into an extraordinary winter experience.
Christmas at Leeds Castle, Kent
Visitors can walk through the Ribbon Tunnel, wander beneath a canopy of 450 floating lights, and marvel at Peacock Promenade by Pyrite Creative, a radiant walkway of giant illuminated feathers reflected in the castle’s moat.
Christmas at Belton, Lincolnshire
Belton House prepares to sparkle brighter than ever, with Aurora by ITHACA bringing the Northern Lights to the East Midlands.
A new projection by digital artists NOVAK transforms the grand façade into a living canvas, while neon flowers, glowing crocuses and wicker stags fill the gardens with warmth and wonder.
Christmas at Bedgebury, Kent
Marking 100 years of the world-famous Pinetum, Bedgebury celebrates its centenary with a trail that honours both heritage and imagination.
Handcrafted dragonflies by Martha Ellis hover above glittering lakes, while glowing tree stars and floating candles turn the woodland into a cathedral of light.
Visitors can toast marshmallows, sip mulled wine and explore a century of beauty reborn in colour and sound.
Christmas at Wimpole, Cambridgeshire
Marking its fifth year, Wimpole welcomes the UK’s longest Christmas Cathedral and Leaf the Light On by Pyrite Creative, a display of suspended neon leaves glowing high in the trees. Gingerbread figures, shadow lanterns and the Sea of Light ensure an evening rich with wonder and warmth.
Christmas at Kew
Don’t miss spectacular new creations from world-wide artists presented uniquely for the first time in the UK. These larger-than-life illuminations are always unforgettable and to make it even more memorable, glimpse Father Christmas along the way.
Enjoy delicious street food with tasty festive delights, from hot food and sweet treats to spiced winter warmers and hot chocolate. Or indulge in a three course Christmas dinner in the elegant surroundings of the Botanical Brasserie.
Step into a world of festive enchantment this Christmas at the historic Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath, as it becomes the stage for Neverland at Kenwood 2025 — the UK’s first ever outdoor light trail inspired by the timeless tale of Peter Pan. From 21 November 2025 to 3 January 2026, explore a spellbinding journey where London rooftops dissolve into the magical realm of Neverland.
Whether you’re looking to create new family traditions or enjoy a romantic winter’s evening, there’s a trail to suit every mood, from the grandeur of stately homes and castle grounds to the serenity of woodland escapes.
There’s a host of other trails to check out around the country including:
Christmas Trail at Chatsworth – wander through glowing gardens and glittering sculptures framed by Derbyshire’s dramatic landscape.
Christmas at Dunham Massey, Cheshire Back for its most ambitious year yet, Dunham Massey welcomes the return of the giant hall projections and a glowing forest alive with oversized stars, shimmering fish and a breathtaking fire garden. Light, sound and heritage combine to create one of the North West’s most captivating Christmas experiences.
Christmas at Stourhead, Wiltshire – The National Trust’s legendary landscape glows anew with neon baubles by Output Arts, towering stars and the majestic Christmas Cathedral stretching across the lake. Colour-changing trees and delicate snowdrops light the paths where heritage, music and nature meet.
Christmas at Westonbirt, Gloucestershire – The National Arboretum celebrates the magic of the natural world with glowing mushrooms, neon bird boxes, and handcrafted wicker animals hidden among the trees. With open fires, festive treats and a fire garden of more than one hundred flickering flames, it is a celebration of winter’s quiet beauty.
Each location offers something truly special, blending local character with world-class design to create an unforgettable festive journey.
So, lace up your boots, grab a scarf, and get ready to be enchanted!
Discover more and book your trail at mychristmastrails.co.uk
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