This winter, experience Coombe Abbey Park as never before with a spectacular reimagined illuminated trail for 2025. Featuring fresh lighting designs, an updated route, and immersive soundscapes, the trail transforms the park’s historic landscapes into a glowing after-dark wonderland.
Wander beneath canopies of light, discover dazzling new installations at every turn, and lose yourself in a world where colour, music, and nature come together in perfect harmony. Whether you’re visiting for a festive family outing or a magical evening stroll, the reimagined trail promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.
A mile-long light trail with vibrant displays and interactive features.
Music-synchronised installations for a truly immersive atmosphere.
Around 13 “wow” moments along the route.
Friendly stewards available throughout the evening.
Typical trail duration: 60–90 minutes.
The trail will take approximately 60-90 minutes.
Tickets must be pre-booked online in advance.
Limited tickets are available for each timeslot, with many slots selling out.
In order to ensure that Luminate can be enjoyed by everyone to the upmost, it has been designed as a continuous experience, with strictly fixed entry time slots, starting from 4.30pm onwards, which must be pre-booked in advance.
To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our visitors, we allocate a set number of tickets per timeslot and would ask that all visitors adhere to their booked timeslot. Our entry time slots are every fifteen minutes from 4.30-4.45pm through to 8.00pm – 8.15pm. At certain sites, we offer later slots on popular nights (Please check the site ticketing page for more info).
Please note that on the Christmas and New Year Holiday dates, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day last entry to our trail will be at 8.00pm. On those dates, the trail itself will close promptly at 9.30pm. Please note on those dates that the food and drink concessions will close by 9pm.
Tickets must be pre-booked online in advance.
Limited tickets are available for each timeslot, with many slots selling out.
As you drive into Coombe Abbey Park you will be directed to park in the main car park. Please follow our directional signage and car-parking stewards who will direct you.
Parking is £5 per car. Remember to add this to your booking when getting those tickets to avoid any awkward "Oops, I forgot!" moments.
We’ve put a lot into our car parks, like lighting, staffing, and trackways, to make sure everyone parks safely and easily. On busy nights, parking is in high demand, so by reducing the number of cars, more folks can enjoy Luminate on their favourite dates!
We're also big on reducing our environmental footprint, so we hope this charge encourages car-sharing. Plus, sharing the ride means sharing the excitement too!
Blue Badge Holders will be parked in the disabled car park area, as close to the pedestrian entrance to the trail as possible. NB - We can not guarantee a blue badge space but will endeavour to park you as close as possible if the separate blue badge car park is full.
Get ready to indulge in some tasty festive treats and drinks during your visit! We'll share more details soon, but you can count on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit. Feel free to bring your own marshmallows, just remember the skewers!
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed—anyone caught with it will be asked to leave, no refunds.
Read our most common frequently asked questions.
Get ready for a magical evening as you wander through the enchanting Coombe Abbey Park. You'll be mesmerized by stunning lights and delightful surprises at every twist and turn and with about 13 "wow" moments along this 2.4 km trail, you’re in for a treat!
Take your time and enjoy the journey, which should take between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your pace. Cosy up by the fire pit to toast some marshmallows—bring your own, or grab some on site. Don't forget to check out the yummy food and drink options at the Kiosk in the Park.
Remember, it's all outdoors, so bundle up warmly and wear some sturdy shoes to keep comfy in the winter chill. While we won't have traditional festive decorations or a visit from Father Christmas (he's busy at the North Pole!), the experience will be nothing short of magical. Enjoy!
To keep everyone safe and having fun , please stick to the marked trail throughout your visit. Children and vulnerable adults should always have a watchful eye on them. Luminate happens in the winter evenings at a country estate, and areas off the trail might have hidden trip hazards. So, let's keep to the path and follow any advice from our friendly stewards.
Be aware that there are unfenced water areas off the trail at Luminate Coombe, so extra supervision for children and vulnerable adults is important.
Our team will keep an eye on trail conditions, but remember, it's a winter evening event in the great outdoors. A little extra caution will go a long way, especially when supervising kids and vulnerable adults.
Enjoy our interactive light installations—they're there for you to play with! These will be clearly marked, and our helpful stewards will be nearby to guide you. For safety and an enjoyable experience, please avoid touching other light or electrical setups, and keep an eye on the little ones.
For the safety and enjoyment of all our visitors, dogs are NOT permitted at Luminate*
*with the exception of Guide dogs and assistance dogs
BACK FOR 2025 - Dogs will be welcome to join their two legged friends on 17th, 20th, 24th and 27th November, 1st, 4th, 8th, 11th, 15th, 18th, 22nd December 2025. Look for the dog symbol on the calendar. These are the only dates when dogs are allowed to visit unless they are guide dogs or assistance dogs.
Our furry friends are welcome on those nights, provided at all times their owners follow the rules below:
All dogs must be accompanied by a responsible adult and remain under the supervision and control of the responsible adult at all times.
2 dogs per adult max
As with all two legged guests, dogs must remain on the clearly marked footpath at all times.
Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times - no extendable leads please.
Dogs must not be left unattended at any time.
Any dogs behaving aggressively (including towards other dogs) will not be allowed to enter the trail or will be asked to leave. Luminate reserves the right to refuse entry or to remove any dogs we feel are dangerous/a safety risk to other dogs and visitors or any which are causing a disturbance and disrupting the event for other visitors.
Please be a responsible dog owner - clean up after your pet and use the bins provided.
Thank you in advance for co-operating with these rules to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Failure to comply with any of the above rules will result in your dog being denied entry/removed from the trail.
*** XL BULLY DOGS**We do not allow XL Bully Dogs and/or banned/dangerous breed dogs at GBFF. Entry will be denied to any person attempting to bring those breeds on site.
You know your dog best, Luminate is a fun filled magical element, with flashing lights, smoke effects, loud music and lots of people. If your dog is likely to be unsettled/distressed /aggressive because of any of this, please do not bring them. #dog days
