OUR 2026 TRAIL MAP IS HERE
Brand new location, brand new trail, years of experience creating some of the UK’s most loved winter light events.
FREE Flexible Booking:
Amend your booking date and time up to 24 hours before your event – FREE
When and Where
📍 Abbey Park, Leicester
📅 18th November – 31st December 2026
WHAT TO EXPECT
For the very first time, Northern Lights arrives in Leicester, transforming the beautiful Abbey Park into a spectacular mile-long winter light trail.
Wander through the immersive light installations, uncover hidden moments of magic and explore our vibrant Christmas Village offering festive food, drinks and fairground fun.
MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS UNFORGETTABLE
One of the top things to do in Leicester this Christmas, Northern Lights is an award-winning light trail for families, friends, and unforgettable festive nights out.
Created by the team behind Kendal Calling, it has become one of the UK’s leading immersive light trail experiences, welcoming over 1.2 million visitors since 2021.
Now, a brand-new magical experience is coming to Leicester for 2026.
A RICH HISTORY
Created by the team behind Kendal Calling and Bluedot festivals, Northern Lights has become one of the UK’s leading immersive light trail experiences.
Since launching in 2021, over 1.2 million visitors have experienced the magic.
Award-Winning Light Trails
Our trails have been voted as one of the best Christmas light trails in the UK by the Radio Times, The Guardian and The Times
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Wednesday 18th November – Thursday 31st December 2026
Abbey Park, Leicester
Entry from 16:15 (closing times vary)
Read all of the information in our plan your visit section
Pricing
We have simplified our pricing for 2026 with just Peak and Off-Peak ticket tiers, alongside our two neuro-inclusive evenings.
Click the button below, select your preferred date then your time slot.
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