Abbey Park Leicester Christmas Light Trail

Enlightened Christmas Light Trails 2024

Available to 24 December 2024

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Book tickets for the Leicester Christmas light trail with Enlightened Trails this winter

29th November - 24th December 2024 - For a limited time only!

Wrap up warm and head to Abbey Park for an unforgettable night under the lights with one of the best family things to do in Leicester this Christmas, Enlightened's winter light trail. 

Experience one of the best things to do with the family this Christmas in an inspiring light trail that takes you around Leicester's Abbey Park, one of the best places to visit in Leicester, and experience it like you've never done so before...

Please make sure to select the correct dates and times for your Enlightened tickets. Tickets are NOT refundable or amendable after purchase. 

Enlightened Moments Highlights:

  • Experience brand new installations and interactive displays throughout the trails
  • Enjoy an immersive Christmas experience this festive season 
  • Be surrounded by a world of light and wonder as you snap memorable photographs
  • Create cherished memories and festive anecdotes with your family

What is an Enlightened Christmas light trail?

Enlightened are a series of magical outdoor light trails hosted at multiple venues throughout the UK each winter. Last year, over 200,000 people took a stroll along an Enlightened trail and the visitor feedback was overwhelmingly superb: 

  • "It was an amazing experience. So well organised. Lovely guides along the way who were fun and added to the event." - Dawn
  • "We’d not been before but knew it would be amazing from the videos on social media. It really was spectacular and I would highly recommend to everyone, not just families." - Emily
  • "Well worth the money for an lovely fun magical experience. Nice interactive parts for kids and adults. Really well done, would return again!" - Jamie

From the 29th of November 2024 to the 24th of December 2024, Abbey Park Leicester will be host to an Enlightened trail. Don't miss out on a unique and magical experience for the whole family in Leicester this Christmas in the enchanted and illuminated world of Enlightened. 

Accessibility: The trail makes use of the paths around the properties, however these may be gravel in places and have a slight incline/decline at times. It is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, but will get muddy!

Please Note: Tickets for Enlightened are non-refundable and non-amendable after purchase.

Abbey Park Rd,
Leicester LE4 5AQ
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How to find us

Abbey Park Leicester can be found at the address LE4 5AQ

By bus:

The nearest stations to Abbey Park are:

  • Abbey Park - 5 minute walk.
  • Devonshire Road, Abbey Park - 10 minute walk.
  • St Margaret's Pastures, Abbey Park - 10 minute walk.
  • Leicester College, Belgrave - 11 minute walk.
  • Maher Community Centre, Abbey Park - 11 minute walk.
  • Refreshment stands
  • Toilets

Once you have booked your tickets, they will be sent to you via email and SMS. 

All children must book a ticket. Children under the age of 3 are free of charge but must still book a ticket. There is a charge for children age 3-15 years. Children 16 and over pay the adult price.

Tickets for Enlightened are non-refundable and non-amendable after purchase. 

The Enlightened trail is approximately a mile in length and takes about an hour to walk around.

Re-entry is not permitted at the Enlightened trails. 

Please see the individual pages for more information on accessibility at each of the Enlightened sites. 

There will be pulsating and flashing light effects across all sections of the light trails (with additional haze/smoke effects at various points). Customers with motion sensitivity are also advised there are sections of the trail with slow motion lighting effect.

Yes, you may select a free carer ticket when booking a trail. 

Dogs on leads are only permitted on the trail at Hylands Estate in Essex. They are not permitted at any of the other trails. 

Unless the weather presents a safety issue, the event will go ahead in all conditions (rain or shine!) so please come prepared. Make sure that you wrap up warm and wear appropriate footwear for the winter weather.

Please arrive at the time you have booked for. Tickets are available every 15 minutes from the event opening time.

This is a night-time outdoor attraction that illuminates a dedicated trail of light around the grounds of the venue. On the trail there are numerous static and interactive light up attractions with an enchanting soundscape.

No, refreshments are not included in the price of entry. Food vendors do accept cash and card payments. 

Unfortunately, Father Christmas is far too busy this time of year to stop by Enlightened! 

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