Ten great Christmas light trails to explore on a camping break this winter

Christmas light trails are a great reason to venture out at Christmas, and there are many that can be explored on a festive camping trip. We've taken a look at a handful you could head to this winter, each with a local campsite suggestion for a cosy night away. 

Enchanted Light Trail at Cotswold Farm Park
Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL

The Enchanted Light Trail at Cotswold Farm Park is a great example of one you can simply walk to from your pitch!

Grab a night or two with our partners at the Gloucestershire campsite, part-owned and run by none other than Adam Henson of BBC Countryfile fame, and you can stroll a few yards across to the farm itself for The Lion, Witch and Wardrobe-themed light trail. It runs throughout December from 4pm and tickets can be booked online.

Meet costumed actors, feed the animals, bop along to a silent disco, toast marshmallows above a warming fire and experience the magical lights throughout the farm park, including a meeting with the Snow Queen herself.

For a limited time, grab 20 per cent off the cost of camping at the site in December by using the code LOYALTY20 at checkout.

If you're a CamperKing owner, and part of Club CamperKing (our owners' club), keep an eye out for our annual meet on this popular site – the next one takes place from 1st September 2023.

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Blenheim Palace
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP

The light trails at Blenheim Palace are renowned as among the best in the Midlands, with a whole host of great things to see and do at this historic castle estate.

Known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim is in the heart of Oxfordshire, at Woodstock and always attracts thousands of people to its award-winning displays.

Expect larger than life illuminations, dazzling lakeside reflections, and colour-drenched trees, as you make your way around the spectacular Capability Brown-designed landscape.

Inside the Palace too there is a themed display, from room to room, this year revolving around the 'Kingdom of the Snow Queen'.

After you've enjoyed the trails, head to the Christmas Market in the courtyard and top up on your Christmas shopping.

Camp at nearby Oxford Camping and Caravanning Club Site, which is open all year round.

Christmas at Dunham Massey Hall
Altrincham WA14 4SJ

Sparkling tunnels of light, giant baubles and glistening trees – just a hint of what to expect at the Christmas at Dunham Massey event this winter.

Running until 2nd January, the Christmas event at this National Trust property near Altrincham in Greater Manchester, will be a big draw over the festive period.

Check out the fire garden and keep an eye out for Father Christmas along the way.

Camp at nearby Delamere Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site, open all year.

Christmas at Kew Gardens
Richmond, London, TW9 3AE

The spectacular lights trail at The Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, is a sight to behold and will be lighting up the Richmond sky until 8 January 2023.

Enjoy sparkling light tunnels and delicious street food as you make your way around the renowned site feasting on the seasonal sights and sounds. 

The event takes place from 4.20pm every day.

Camp at Chertsey Camping and Caravanning Club Site, which is open all year.

Lightopia Festival at Alton Towers
Farley Lane, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4DB

If the thrill of the rollercoasters isn't enough for you, maybe you'll be tempted by the seasonal wonderland that is Lightopia, taking place at Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire until 2nd January.

This year's spectacle is themed Christmas Wonder and the trail is packed with immersive light projections, incredible creatures, giant lanterns and a grand water show finale.

Lightopia also takes place in London, Manchester and Brussels this year, so be sure to check out the website for more information if one of those is more convenient for you.

Camp at the rustic Farm on the Hill campsite nearby.

Five more Chrismas Light Trails to consider

If those five don't tickle your fancy, then here's five more Christmas light trails taking place around the country that could be alternatives for you. 

Wish Upon a Frozen Star, Castle Howard, North Yorkshire (until 31st December)

Christmas at the Botanics, Edinburgh (until 3rd January)

Eden Project, Cornwall (until 31st December, ice rink until 21st February)

Land of Light at Longleat, Wiltshire (until 10th January)

Thursford’s Enchanted Journey of Light, Norfolk (until 3rd January)