Trentham Winter Light Trail

The Trentham Winter Light Trail returns to Trentham Estate on 20 November 2026, running through to 3 January 2027. It's back on a new route this year, which the organisers describe as bigger and brighter than before, with all-new immersive installations, soundscapes and illuminations that pick out the gardens' favourite features. The trail itself runs for just over a mile past the lake, so it's a decent stretch of walking to get through.

It ends at a Food Village of independent stalls where you can stay as long as you like, so there's no rush to head home the moment you finish the walk. If you're going with a group, there's also a private mini chalet by the water that can be booked for eight to ten people. Dogs on leads are welcome, and the estate runs SEN sessions on selected dates with quieter soundscapes and reduced light intensity, plus a free carer or PA ticket with supporting documentation. The route is timed, with visitors entering the light tunnel in a booked twenty-minute slot, so you'll know exactly when you're heading in.

Tickets are tiered by date, so the price depends on when you go. Super Off Peak is the cheapest: adults £17, children and concessions £12.50, and families £50. Off Peak goes up to £18.50 for adults, £14 for children/concessions, and £57 for families. Standard is £21.82 for adults, £16.50 for children/concessions, and £66 for families. Peak is the top end: adults £25.45, children/concessions £19, and families £72.50. You'll find the whole thing at Trentham Gardens, Trentham Estate, Stone Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JG.