Festive light trails

Why not make a weekend of it? All the trails are close to our holiday cottages across Lincolnshire, West Berkshire and Gloucestershire.

Belton House illuminated trail

Set at Belton House, near Grantham, this illuminated trail takes you around the Dutch and Italian formal gardens. Keep an eye out for the herd of deer in this historic deer park as you explore.

📆 22 November 2024-1 January 2025
🚗 20 minutes from Horse Gin
🚙 40 minutes from Linwood and Vella

Blenheim Palace Festive Light Trail and Christmas Market

Regarded as one of the best light trails in the country, explore the historic palace gardens and see them in a whole new light. There’s plenty going on for the festive period with a Christmas market, ice skating rink and Neverland-inspired palace decorations in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

📆 15 November 2024-15 January 2025
🚗 35 minutes from Partridge, Gallops, Downs, 1 Pheasant and 2 Pheasant, Ilsley Farm Barns

Christmas at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Famed for being home to 2500 species of trees from across the world, this brand new light trail helps you see them like never before. From luminous birds perching on the branches and light tunnels to a glimpse of Father Christmas himself, this trail is sure to get the whole family into the Christmas spirit.

📆 29 November 2024-31 December 2024
🚗 30 minutes from Budding and Tull, Lower Ledge Farm

Did you know?

All of our cottages include a Christmas tree throughout December. And with close links to cities such as Bristol, Bath, Oxford and Lincoln, there are plenty of opportunities for a festive day out.