Warwickshire &amp; West Midlands

<p>Lights at Coombe good if a little overpriced..my only criticism  is not Christmasy enough and I personally think maybe for children 4 and over .</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warwick-castle-warks-23-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore-1/events/christmas-at-the-castle/">Warwick Castle</a>, Warks, 23 Nov-5 Jan</h2>



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<p>Christmas at the Castle&nbsp;is returning with a stunning light trail which takes 45 minutes to walk around. Expect to see the grounds and gardens dressed in thousands of twinkling lights with breath-taking projections on the castle walls. If you’re feeling brave enough there’s also an outdoor ice skating rink, and festive food stalls to grab snacks and a mulled wine. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-coombe-abbey-near-coventry-warks-30-nov-31-dec"><a href="https://luminate.live/coombe-abbey">Coombe Abbey</a>, near Coventry, Warks, 30 Nov-31 Dec</h2>



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<p>As if Coombe Abbey Park isn’t magical enough, see it all lit up on this mesmerising mile-long trail. There’s ambient music too so you can really get in the festive mood. Wrap up warm!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-botanical-gardens-birmingham-29-nov-1-jan"><a href="https://luminate.live/birmingham-botanical-gardens">Botanical Gardens</a>, Birmingham, 29 Nov-1 Jan</h2>



<p>Wander around the historic, and frankly beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens and lose yourself in the mile-long trail. Once you&#8217;ve finished why not pop to nearby <a href="https://www.simpsonsrestaurant.co.uk">Simpsons</a> restaurant or <a href="https://theploughharborne.co.uk">The Plough </a>for dinner?</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lichfield-cathedral-18-20-amp-20-22-dec"><a href="https://www.lichfield-cathedral.org/what-s-on/lightshow">Lichfield Cathedral</a>, 18-20 &amp; 20-22 Dec</h2>



<p>Outside there&#8217;s a pretty light show around the Close and lighting up the front of the cathedral, where the choir will also be singing Christmas carols. Head inside to soak up more of the festival atmosphere at the Christmas Tree Festival.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-glow-three-counties-showground-tewkesbury-glos-22-nov-31-dec"><a href="https://winterglow.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Glow,</a>&nbsp;Three Counties Showground, Tewkesbury, Glos, 22 Nov – 31 Dec</h2>



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<p>It’s beginning to look a lot light Christmas (sorry) at the Three Counties Showground this year with their multi-attraction seasonal event, Winter Glow. Their light trail&nbsp;<em>A Christmas Odyssey</em>, a reimagining of the ancient myth, sees visitors transported to the depths of Atlantis via shimmering lights and impressive illuminated structures all designed and made by local creative artists. Once you have emerged from Atlantis there’s plenty more festive fun to be had from ice skating and funfair rides to visiting Santa and enjoying a festive tipple at the Christmas market – it’s pretty much a bumper bag of festive fun!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BABY IT&#8217;S COLD OUTSIDE, BUT I&#8217;LL TRAVEL</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-light-trail-waddesdon-manor-aylesbury-bucks-15-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Winter Light Trail</a>, Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Bucks, 15 Nov – 5 Jan</h2>



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<p>Christmas is again returning to Waddesdon Manor offering more festive cheer than you can shake a tinsel covered stick at, transforming into a festive and fantastical wonderland. Inspired by the classic tale Sleeping Beauty, there is plenty to see both in and outside the Manor. If that wasn’t enough, Waddesdon’s Christmas Fair is also back along with a bespoke Food Village offering visitors takeaway food and drink served from cute little chalets, from&nbsp;artisan kebabs to glazed doughnuts, so you can munch whilst exploring the grounds.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-at-blenheim-blenheim-palace-woodstock-oxon-15-nov-1-jan"><a href="https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/christmas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas at Blenheim</a>, Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxon, 15 Nov – 1 Jan</h2>



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<p>You can expect over a million lights, lasers, and seasonal sounds at&nbsp;Blenheim this Christmas&nbsp;with tunnels of light through the trees and dancing reflections on the lakes. And on top of all this splendour, enjoy a bustling Christmas market with winter street food and festive goodies to snap up. You can also see the story of&nbsp;<em>Sleeping Beauty</em>&nbsp;re-imagined within the Palace’s rooms if you go for the house and grounds ticket. Ice ice baby.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-light-trail-delapre-abbey-northampton-22-nov-31-dec"><a href="https://www.winterlighttrail.co.uk/northampton">Winter Light Trail</a>, Delapré Abbey, Northampton, 22 Nov – 31 Dec</h2>



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<p>Lose yourself in the breath-taking grounds of Northampton’s historic Delapré Abbey this winter with its brand new funfair and light trail boasting to be almost double the length of last years (now referred to as the ghost of Christmas light trails past). The popular ski lodge bar is back serving hearty food and warming winter cocktails for that little bit of extra Christmas sparkle, and you can even pre-book your own cosy mini wooden chalet for up to 8 people, while Muddy paws are also welcome.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-spectacle-of-light-sudeley-castle-cheltenham-glos-22-nov-30-dec"><a href="https://spectacleoflight.co.uk">Spectacle of Light</a><a href="https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/events/spectacle-of-light" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,</a>&nbsp;Sudeley Castle, Cheltenham, Glos, 22 Nov – 30 Dec</h2>



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<p>Explore this magical after-dark experience, now in its 7th year. Follow the illuminated musical trail around the beautiful castle grounds, with the flickering flowers of the Queens garden, sparkling water features and mesmerising Field of Fire all new for ’22. Visit the Castle Terrace for a selection of winter warmers including spiced mulled wine, hot chocolate, and seasonal snacks. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enchanted-light-trail-cotswold-farm-park-cheltenham-glos-22-nov-31-dec"><a href="https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/seasonal-events/enchanted-light-trail/">Enchanted Light Trail</a><a href="https://cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk/farm-park/enchanted/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">,</a>&nbsp;Cotswold Farm Park, Cheltenham, Glos, 22 Nov – 31 Dec</h2>



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<p>This quirky trail&nbsp;is one for the animal lovers – feed the livestock their evening snacks before they settle down for the night in the twinkling Festive Animal Barn! Then set out on the illuminated trail, this year inspired by&nbsp;<em>The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe</em>, through the paddocks, stopping off to warm up by the firepit with a cheeky toasted marshmallow (or two) before exploring the transformed woodland where the trail reaches a gloriously, glittering finale.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-in-the-city">CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-christmas-at-kew-kew-gardens-richmond-london-13-nov-5-jan"><a href="https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas at Kew</a>, Kew Gardens, Richmond, London, 13 Nov – 5 Jan</h2>



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<p>Returning for its tenth year,&nbsp;Kew Gardens’ winter trail&nbsp;is back lighting up the night skies with sparkling tunnels of light, dancing waterside reflections, trees drenched in jewel-like colour and the flickering flames of the fire garden. As usual advanced booking is essential so get your elves together and get in there quick as only January tickets are left.</p>


11 lovely light trails in Warks, the West Mids and beyond

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