Book your tickets for the Christmas Illuminations trail at Wimpole
Plan your festive evening with family and friends - booking is now open for illuminated trail tickets and car parking.
Christmas at Wimpole
For Christmas 2025 at Wimpole, we invite you to experience a new after-dark Illuminations trail that brings the estate to life with over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds. During the day, Wimpole Hall will be decorated for Christmas, with festive food and drink in the restaurant and cafés, and local choirs singing Christmas carols.
Christmas at Wimpole 2025 – A Magical Festive Experience
Book now - be the first for 2025 tickets
Step into a winter wonderland at Christmas at Wimpole, one of the best Christmas events in the UK. This after-dark illuminated trail transforms the stunning National Trust Wimpole Estate into a dazzling display of twinkling lights and festive magic, making it the perfect Christmas day out for families, friends, and couples.
An Unforgettable Christmas Light Trail
Wander through breathtaking Christmas light installations, including brand-new features for 2025.
A Festive Experience for All
Enjoy the ultimate Christmas experience in the UK, complete with a magical glimpse of Father Christmas, delicious food and beverage stalls* serving festive treats and warming drinks and the sounds of Christmas filling the air, adding to the seasonal charm.
If you’re wondering where to go for Christmas or looking for Christmas events in Cambridgeshire, Wimpole’s spectacular illuminated trail offers a Christmas day out like no other. If you’re planning a festive evening with loved ones, this enchanting event is not to be missed.
Tickets Are On Sale Now - Book Early for the Most In-Demand Dates!
Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the best Christmas experiences around Cambridge. Tickets are selling fast, so secure your spot now and make this Christmas at Wimpole one to remember.
*Separate charges apply"
Essential information
- This is a 3rd party event and is not included as part of National Trust membership, National Trust members do not recieve discounts on tickets.
- Tickets for the evening lights event do not give you access to the estate for the daytime Christmas offer.
- This is a fully cashless event.
- The Christmas Illuminations trail at Wimpole will run from 21 November 2025 to 1 January 2026, with a number of booking slots available each day.
- The event is outdoor and you may need to queue on busy days so please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear.
- It will take around 90 minutes to walk the trail and only guide dogs and registered assistance dogs are permitted.
- For more information on the Christmas Illuminations trail at Wimpole, see the frequently asked questions on the booking website.
Car parking
National Trust members will get free car parking. Select parking when you buy your tickets and your membership parking will be validated on the evening of your visit. Non-National Trust members are advised to book parking when buying tickets.
Booking Christmas Illuminations trail tickets
Tickets for Christmas at Wimpole will be on sale soon, sign up via this link for priority booking. For 2025's event it’s recommended that you book early to avoid disappointment. Each timed entry has a limited capacity and the early evening and weekend slots are likely to sell out quickly.
The Christmas Illuminations trail at Wimpole is brought to you by Raymond Gubbay Ltd (Sony Music) in partnership with the National Trust.
Christmas food and drink
Our food and beverage outlets will be serving some family-favourite seasonal treats again this year across The Old Rectory, Stables Café, and the Farm Café. Along with our usual Winter menu of light lunch options, we'll also be offering sweet and savoury festive treats with a selection of seasonal syrups to spice up your hand-warming hot drinks.
Christmas shopping
Forget the hecticness of the high street in the Stables Block, where our shop is stocked up with carefully-chosen Christmas gifts and food. Prioritising quality and sustainability, find both practical and luxurious presents for all the family in ranges produced exclusively for the National Trust.
Our partners
Brought to you by Sony Music in partnership with the National Trust.
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