The best Christmas lights trails to visit in Somerset 2026

Make the most of the nights drawing in with the most joyful of winter events – twinkly Christmas lights trails! A number of attractions in Somerset (and just over the border!) will be bringing a little bit of festive magic into our lives over the yuletide season with their Christmas lights outdoor events – expect neon illuminations, dazzling foliage and glittering light displays!

A firm favourite on our family calendar and now a seasonal tradition that I intend to keep going for many years to come, here’s my round-up of Somerset’s best Christmas lights 2026.

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Christmas lights Somerset 2026

Enchantment at Langford Lakes

Selected dates: 20 November-30 December 2026

If you’re looking for a dose of festive magic this winter, Langford Lakes is an enchanting trail on an actual Christmas Tree Farm, a mile outside of Langford Budville, near Wellington (postcode is TA21 0RS). The kilometre-long trail takes around an hour to complete and takes you through towering firs strung with lights, shimmering lakeside installations and glowing surprises – from miniature fairy houses to a Santa’s sleigh, dinosaurs, to giant evil-looking octopus emerging from the water.

With friendly staff, cheeky elf Twig hidden in the forest and a wintry chill in the air, this is maximum merriment under Somerset skies.

Warm up afterwards by toasting marshmallows around the fire pit, sipping a mulled wine, cider or get your chops round a juicy hot dog.

Open between 4.30pm and 9pm. Tickets cost £14 for adults, £8 for children in November and £16 for adults and £10 for children in December. Pull on sturdy boots, as working farm tracks can get muddy underfoot.

Christmas Wonderland at Wookey Hole 2026

Selected dates from 21 November to 24 December 2026

These famous age-old Somerset caverns are given a scintillating festive makeover for the Yuletide season, with 100,000 festive lights turning this subterranean world into a colourful twinkling grotto.

This year, the Somerset attraction has completely reimagined its Winter Wonderland. The brand new Wookey Express, is an immersive 4D train ride transporting families through an enchanted forest to meet Father Christmas in his grotto, where every child chooses a toy from the factory.

Guided tours take you through the spectacular caverns and then you’re free to explore above ground, where you’ll find a giant gorilla, fairy garden, animatronic dinosaurs, festive 4D cinema, festive circus shows, soft play, Victorian-style vintage penny arcade and more.

For something extra special, the Wookey Hole Hotel is hosting an exclusive ‘Christmas After Dark’ Magical Sleepover on 5 and 12 December. Once the public leaves, overnight guests enjoy private access, festive dining, bedtime storytelling with Mother Christmas, and premium Santa encounters. Early booking is essential.

Check ticket availability on the Wookey Hole website

Stourhead Christmas Lights 2026

27 November 2026-3 January 2027

Sitting on the border of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset is the National Trust’s Stourhead – a magnificent spot and one of the best Christmas lights trails on the festive calendar. Wander along the illuminated mile-long trail to see the beautiful gardens swathed in over a million twinkling lights.

Discover gigantic luminescent sculptures rising high into the night sky, glittering trees dripping with festive colour, giant baubles and a fire garden aglow with flames, all enhanced by a soundtrack of festive tunes.

Click here to check ticket prices at Stourhead

Festival of Light at Longleat 2026

7 November 2026 to 10 January 2026

Longleat in Wiltshire is so tantalisingly close to Somerset, it would be remiss of me not to include it in this festive light trails post!

This year’s Christmas lights Festival at Longleat presents myth, magic and legendary creatures! Meaning you’ll get to see some incredible depictions of the lost city of Atlantis, a life-sized blue whale and encounter mighty gods, dragons, giants and magical creatures all creatively-imagined in lantern form. The attention to detail is incredible.

Belt out carols with Britain’s biggest singing Christmas tree, go on a winter safari, let bats flap past your ears in the Bat Cave, and board the Santa Train (book as an added extra) to a snow-covered winter wonderland to meet Father Christmas and his elves.

Christmas at the Palace 2026: Illuminations, Bishops Palace, Wells

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The medieval ruins and magical inner gardens provide a spectacular backdrop for the Christmas illuminations emblazoning Bishops Palace. And while it’s all drenched in rainbow light and sparkly outside, inside promises to be just as eye-popping… 

Festooned with Yuletide decorations ranging from Victorian to Nordic and seasonal greenery to jolly up the historic interior. There’ll also be a roaring fire, BBQ, mulled beverages and hot chocolate.

Check ticket availability on the Bishops Palace website.

Luminate, Ashton Court, Bristol

27 November-28 December 2026

Explore a brand-new illuminated trail at Ashton Court for winter 2026. Winding 1.3km through the estate’s beautiful parkland, this sparkling new experience brings more than 15 glowing installations, hands-on light features and magical, music-synced moments to discover along the way.

The trail takes around 60-90 minutes, depending on how slowly you like to wander and soak up the magic.

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