Suffolk &amp; Cambs


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nene-park-winter-festival-ferry-meadows-peterborough-30-nov-24-dec"><a href="https://www.nenepark.org.uk/event/nene-park-winter-festival">Nene Park Winter Festival</a>, Ferry Meadows, Peterborough, 30 Nov &#8211; 24 Dec</h2>



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<p>This isn’t just another festive light trail, it’s a full on winter festival. As well as a gorgeous  illuminated woodland trail there will be a special screening of <em>The Gruffalo’s Child</em> in Ferry Meadows’ outdoor cinema under the stars and actors disguised as mythical woodland creatures will be surprising visitors with captivating performances during the woodland willow sculpture trail. There’s loads of festive food too and the chance to shop in the Christmas shop at the end.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cambridge-botanic-lights-cambridge-botanic-gardens-1-22-december"><a href="https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/cambridge-botanic-lights/">Cambridge Botanic Lights</a>, Cambridge Botanic Gardens, 1 &#8211; 22 December  </h2>



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<p>After the success of the first year in 2023, The Botanic Gardens are running their gorgeous light trail again for 2024.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/cambridge-botanic-lights/">The Cambridge Botanic Lights</a>&nbsp;will take place on selected nights from<strong> 29 November – 21 December</strong>&nbsp;and will bring the already stunning garden to life after dark with amazing displays and artistic interventions highlighting standout features such as the Fountain, Lake and Glasshouse Range. Tickets are selling out fast so get yours sharpish.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-helmingham-hall-stowmarket-suffolk-15-nov-18-dec-2024"><a href="https://www.helmingham.com/events/illuminated-garden-trail/">Helmingham Hall</a>, Stowmarket, Suffolk, 15 Nov &#8211; 18 Dec 2024</h2>



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<p>The illuminated fun kicks off with a mulled wine in the courtyard, which is always a good idea, and then winds through the light-filled gardens before ending with s’mores around a fire pit and a chance to browse the Xmas stalls. We enjoyed this trail last year and with the light reflecting on the moat and the amazing woodland wonderland it&#8217;s possibly the prettiest light trail we&#8217;ve ever seen! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wimpole-hall-estate-cambs-22-nov-1-jan-nbsp"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wimpole-estate/christmas-at-wimpole">Wimpole Hall Estate</a>, Cambs, 22 Nov &#8211; 1 Jan&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>It’s lights, camera, action when you visit Wimpole, as you won’t be able to stop Instagramming the festive gardens which come to life with over a million lights, including giant baubles, a fire garden, sparkling light tunnels and neon-lit trees, all set to a seasonal soundtrack. There are rumours Father Christmas might make an appearance and don’t miss hot choc and marshmallows at the end of the trail.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-illuminate-ipswich-holywells-park-29-november-29-december"><a href="https://www.illuminate-ipswich.co.uk">Illuminate Ipswich</a>, Holywells Park, 29 November &#8211;  29 December</h2>



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<p>A couple of lovely local trails have closed down for 2024 (Ickworth and Anglesey Abbey we&#8217;re looking at you!) but great news from Ipswich because there&#8217;s a brand new trail in Holywells Park opening at the end of November. Illuminate Ipswich promises stunning light installations around a 60 &#8211; 70 minute trail as well as food and drink in a food court half way round and marshmallow toasting at the Alpine Village as we&#8217;ll as seasonal entertainment.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">OVER THE BORDER</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-luminate-sandringham-estate-norfolk-21-nov-24-dec"><a href="https://luminate.live/sandringham-estate">Luminate</a>, Sandringham Estate, Norfolk, 21 Nov – 24 Dec</h2>



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<p>The wildly popular&nbsp;<a href="https://luminate.live/sandringham-estate">Luminate Sandringham</a>&nbsp;is running from&nbsp;<strong>21 Nov – 24 Dec&nbsp;</strong>and weekend time slots are already filling up fast.&nbsp;It&#8217;s been re-imagined for 2024 and you can wander through a mile of lights set to ambient music at the royal estate, warming up midway by toasting marshmallows over the firepit or sipping a mulled wine – aka, the perfect way to start the festivities in earnest. Tickets start at £10 per child, £15 per adult (16+), under 2s go free.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-glow-hyde-hall-chelmsford-essex-22-nov-28-dec"><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall/whats-on/hyde-hall-glow">Glow</a>, Hyde Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, 22 Nov &#8211; 28 Dec</h2>



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<p>Admire the impressive RHS gardens of Hyde Hall lit up in rainbow shades with brand new installations for 2024. The snowflake light speckled path wanders through neat gardens and tall woodland, past many seasonal sculptures as you follow the festive tunes to find spectacular water fountains dancing on the Upper Pond. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-enlightened-hylands-estate-near-chelmsford-essex-29-nov-4-jan"><a href="https://hylandsestate.co.uk/events/enlightened/2023-11-25/">Enlightened</a>, Hylands Estate, near Chelmsford, Essex, 29 Nov – 4 Jan</h2>



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<p>Enjoy the knockout&nbsp;<a href="https://hylandsestate.co.uk/events/enlightened-2021/2021-11-26/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">illuminated light trail</a>&nbsp;at Hylands Estate, bigger and better than ever for its 5th year. There will be dazzling lights winding around the gardens, 3D seasonal effects and hot refreshments aplenty — perfect seasonal evening fun. First entry 4.30pm.</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-gardens-13-nov-5-jan"><strong><a href="https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas at Kew Gardens</a>, 13 Nov – 5 Jan</strong></h2>



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<p><strong>Kew Gardens</strong>&nbsp;is pretty magical at the best of times, but add in some illuminated tunnels, twinkling jewel coloured lights, a fire pit, and Christmas brings Kew to a whole other level. The super popular 3km winter trail is back and even more jaw-droppingly festive than before with dancing lanterns, musical displays, illuminated sculptures&nbsp;<em>and</em>&nbsp;a 17m high multi-sensory installation which is triggered by the movements from Kew’s very own bee colony! Best enjoyed with a boozy hot choc (or two), tickets&nbsp;<strong>from </strong>£32.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ever-after-garden-mayfair-14-nov-18-dec"><a href="https://www.royalmarsden.org/support-us/give/ever-after-garden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ever After Garden</a>, Mayfair, 14 Nov &#8211; 18 Dec </h2>



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<p>An emotional one this. Each year over the festive season&nbsp;<strong>Grosvenor Square</strong>&nbsp;in the heart of Mayfair is lit up with over 30,000 illuminated white silk roses, representing people who have passed away. A beautiful art installation but also a fantastic fundraiser as you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.royalmarsden.org/support-us/give/dedicate-rose-ever-after-garden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dedicate a rose</a>&nbsp;in memory of a loved one by making a donation to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.&nbsp;</p>


Lovely winter light trails in Suffolk & Cambs for 2024

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