Luminate Margam is open from November 25th - January 2nd.

In order to ensure that Luminate can be enjoyed by everyone to the utmost, 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).

Last entry to the trail varies depending on what timeslots are for sale. If 8pm – 8:15pm is our final timeslot for sale, last entry will be 8:15pm. The trail itself closes at 90 minutes after last entry. The exact times for your day of visit will be emailed to you 2 days beforehand

We’ve added even more dog-friendly nights this year!

Dogs will be welcome to join their two-legged friends every Monday and Thursday from 3rd December, except for Christmas Eve (24th December).

28th December and 31st December are also dog-friendly nights.

On these selected dates only, you and your pups can enjoy the magical trail together. Just look for the dog symbol on our calendar.
Please remember that dogs are not permitted at Luminate on any other dates.

We can’t wait to see you and your canine companions! 🐕✨

These are the only dates when dogs are allowed. To help keep the experience enjoyable for everyone, please follow these simple rules:

• Each dog must have a responsible adult supervising them at all times — maximum of two dogs per adult.
• Dogs must stay on the marked footpath.
• Keep your dog on a short lead (no extendable leads, please).
• Dogs must never be left unattended.
• If a dog shows aggressive behaviour towards people or other dogs, they won’t be able to continue on the trail.

Luminate reserves the right to refuse entry or ask any misbehaving or disruptive dogs to leave, for the safety and comfort of all visitors.

And of course, please clean up after your pet using the bins provided. 💩

A reminder that Luminate is a vibrant, sensory environment with flashing lights, smoke effects, music, and crowds. If your dog may feel distressed, uneasy, or reactive in these conditions, it’s best to leave them at home.

Thank you for being responsible dog owners and helping us make the experience safe and magical for everyone.

XL Bully Dogs
We do not allow XL Bully Dogs and/or banned or dangerous breeds at Luminate. Entry will be denied to any person attempting to bring these breeds on site.

We’ve added even more dog-friendly nights this year!

Dogs will be welcome to join their two-legged friends every Monday and Thursday from 3rd December, except for Christmas Eve (24th December).

28th December and 31st December are also dog-friendly nights.

On these selected dates only, you and your pups can enjoy the magical trail together. Just look for the dog symbol on our calendar.
Please remember that dogs are not permitted at Luminate on any other dates.

We can’t wait to see you and your canine companions! 🐕✨

These are the only dates when dogs are allowed. To help keep the experience enjoyable for everyone, please follow these simple rules:

• Each dog must have a responsible adult supervising them at all times — maximum of two dogs per adult.
• Dogs must stay on the marked footpath.
• Keep your dog on a short lead (no extendable leads, please).
• Dogs must never be left unattended.
• If a dog shows aggressive behaviour towards people or other dogs, they won’t be able to continue on the trail.

Luminate reserves the right to refuse entry or ask any misbehaving or disruptive dogs to leave, for the safety and comfort of all visitors.

And of course, please clean up after your pet using the bins provided. 💩

A reminder that Luminate is a vibrant, sensory environment with flashing lights, smoke effects, music, and crowds. If your dog may feel distressed, uneasy, or reactive in these conditions, it’s best to leave them at home.

Thank you for being responsible dog owners and helping us make the experience safe and magical for everyone.

XL Bully Dogs
We do not allow XL Bully Dogs and/or banned or dangerous breeds at Luminate. Entry will be denied to any person attempting to bring these breeds on site.

Address: Margam Country Park, Margam Neath Port Talbot SA13 2TJ

Margam is 14 miles east (20 mins drive down the A483 and M4) from Swansea and 30 miles west from Cardiff (35 mins drive down the M4)

By public transport: From Cardiff or Swansea take the train to Port Talbot, then the X4 Bridgend bus for 15 mins, getting off at the Crematorium, and it's a 5 min walk from there. Or it's a 10 min Taxi from Port Talbot station.

By road: off the M4 at Junction 38, 1/2 a mile down the A48.

😊 When you arrive, just head past the entrance kiosk to park in the Orangery Car Park. You can also use the car park right in front of the kiosk. (It may look like grass, but there's a sturdy trackway underneath!) Just follow the signs and listen to our friendly parking stewards once you're on site. Safe travels! If you arrive earlier than the first time slot, during the daytime operational hours, you will need a daytime car park ticket in addition to your Luminate parking ticket.

Parking is £7 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! 
If you arrive earlier than the first time slot, during the daytime operational hours, you will needa daytime car park ticket in addition to your Luminate parking ticket.

There is a disabled car park area, super close to the pedestrian entrance to the trail with limited spaces. Just a heads-up: while we can't guarantee a Blue Badge space, we'll do our best to park you as close as possible if the dedicated car park is full.

Please arrive no more than 10-15 minutes before your start time. From the car park the trail starts straight away (there are no shops or food and drink outlets before the start of the trial, only toilets). So please allow time to park and head to the start of our trail in readiness for your time slot opening, but do not arrive earlier than that. We will not be able to admit you prior to your booked session time. Last entry is 8.00pm. Please note the catering closes at 9.30pm
If you arrive earlier than the first time slot, during the daytime operational hours, you will need a daytime car park ticket in addition to your Luminate parking ticket.

Luminate takes place outdoors, during the winter, after dark. Luminate will go ahead whatever the weather (other than in very exceptional circumstances, if we consider it unsafe to open).

So it will be cold, dark and, on rainy days, wet! Please wrap up warmly & wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for winter weather.

Enjoy a 10% discount on adult tickets when you book for a group of 12 or more! 🎉

Thinking of something unique for your office party this year? We’d love to help with larger party bookings and can even arrange private hire sessions or evenings, based on availability.

Interested in a corporate booking? Drop us a line at corporate@luminate.live to chat about your needs! 😊

Daytime visitors need to leave the Gardens by 4pm. Only those with pre-booked Luminate tickets can enter the trail afterwards. Make sure to have your tickets ready, and remember, entry is only during your specific time slot. Enjoy! ✨

Father Christmas is super busy making presents, so he won't be at Luminate Wales this year! But don't worry, we've got a magical winter adventure lined up for the whole family to enjoy! 🎄✨

Cue the magical soundtrack, and let your feet do the walking through Margam Country Park and Castle! 🌟

As you wander, the gardens and castle exterior come alive with dazzling lights and playful displays. This year's trail is like last years, but bigger, bolder, and with an extra sprinkle of pixie dust! Stretching about a mile, it’s the perfect excuse to stretch your legs and maybe your patience (depending on how often you stop for selfies). Expect to spend 60-90 magical minutes on this journey.

Need a break? Swing by our fire pit for some marshmallow-toasting action (grab some on-site or BYOM – bring your own marshmallows, don’t forget the skewers). And when hunger strikes, we've got you covered with our Courtyard café and a lineup of street food vendors serving up delicious bites until about 9pm. Don’t forget to swing by our drinks and mulled wine huts for a bit of liquid cheer! 🍷

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.

To keep everyone safe and make sure you have a blast, please stick to the clearly marked trail at all times. Kids and vulnerable adults need to be watched closely. Since Luminate happens during winter nights in a country estate, areas off the path may have hidden trip hazards. So, stay on track and follow any advice from our friendly stewards.

At Luminate Wales, there are unfenced water areas off the trail. Keep an extra eye on the little ones and vulnerable adults!

Our team will be checking trail conditions continuously, but remember, it's an outdoor event in winter after dark, so a bit of caution goes a long way. Supervision of children and vulnerable adults is key!

Enjoy our interactive light installations—they're a lot of fun! Just look for the ones marked for interaction, with stewards nearby to help out. Please avoid touching any other lights or electrical setups, and keep supervising your group to ensure everyone's safe.

Follow the twinkling festoon lights along the path, and you'll never lose your way! 😊 Friendly stewards are also there along the trail to guide you, ensuring you have a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Our light trails feature awesome pulsating and flashing light effects, with some cool haze and smoke effects along the way. Please note, certain parts might not be suitable for those with balance disorders. If you have any concerns or need any help before your visit, feel free to reach out to us at sensory@luminate.live, and we'll be happy to assist!

If you've left something behind at Luminate, don't panic! Just shoot us an email at info@j9events.co.uk with full details of your visit, including the night and time slot you were there and what mysteriously vanished. We'll channel our inner detectives to reunite you with your lost treasures. 🕵️‍♂️🔦

You'll find toilets conveniently located in the car park at the trail's beginning, about a quarter of the way along, and at the café courtyard around three-quarters in. Both the car park and café courtyard facilities include accessible toilets for your convenience. 😊

All of the trail is outside and is not under-cover. All visitors are reminded that this is an outdoor event, taking place in the winter and the weather may well be inclement. Please wrap up warm and wear appropriate outdoor winter clothing and appropriate footwear.

In many areas the lighting will be low level as part of the experience. We do encourage visitors to bring along a torch in case of an emergency but would ask, for your own enjoyment, to only use this if necessary. Please ensure that children and vulnerable adults are supervised at all times.

For your own safety and enjoyment, please at all times remain on the clearly marked trail. Follow the festoon!

We encourage you to take photographs and to share these on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #luminatewales.
You can also keep up to date about Luminate Wales by following us at @luminatewales

In recognition of all the wonderful work they do across the region, supporting thousands of local families, Luminate Wales is proudly working with Carers Trust Wales.

For any further Registered Charity enquiries, please charity@luminatewales.com

Sorry, we can't offer refunds if you decide not to come because of bad weather or other reasons. We get that plans can change, so if you need to adjust your booking, you can do so more than 48 hours before your scheduled date, as long as there's space. Just Click HERE. Changes within 48 hours or less of your booked time slot are not permitted. All tickets are non-refundable. Please see our terms and conditions and cancellation policy, which all bookings are made pursuant to.
Please wrap up warm and wear appropriate winter clothing and footwear.

Make sure to arrive on time for your entry slot! Each slot has a limited capacity, and on busy nights, the following slots (or even the whole evening) might be fully booked. If that's the case, we unfortunately can't move your ticket to another time.

This Christmas, instead of the same, boring ideas, why not treat your family and friends to a wonderful, winter walk at our mesmerising light trail, Luminate Wales at Margam Park? And remember our last event sold out, so this is a great chance to get your loved ones tickets before the most popular dates are fully booked! The perfect way to bring some light and sparkle to your festive calendar.

How do I book?

Simply go to Buy Tickets and select your chosen date & time-slot. Ensure that you check the “This is a gift” box and this will enable your gift recipient to change the date/time slot you have selected (at no extra cost). You will receive a booking confirmation email – with a detachable section to hand over to your recipient. Details of how they can transfer their date, will be included on that section.

*Please note, any changes are subject to availability and must be made at least 10 days prior to the booked session. In the unlikely event that we had to cancel Luminate all tickets purchased are fully refundable.

All tickets must be pre-booked online in advance through our website.

Please - CLICK HERE for tickets.

Please remember tickets are only available directly through our website, and a limited number available through lovetovisit.com. We do not sell through any other 3rd party websites.

A family ticket covers 2 adults and up to 2 kids aged 3 to 15. Little ones aged 2 and under can join the fun for free, no ticket needed! Just make sure to buy all 4 tickets at once to grab the family ticket deal. Please note, once purchased, family tickets can't be split.

To make changes to your booking, including switching venues, just follow the steps HERE. Changes are subject to availability. We’re sorry, but we can’t modify bookings within 48 hours of the original date. If the new option costs more, you'll need to cover the difference before we can confirm the change. If your preferred choice is full, you can pick another date, timeslot, or venue, or stick with your current booking. Please note that refunds aren’t available.

Please don't worry, if you have already booked and not received your confirmation email or have forgotten any of the details of your booking; date, time, numbers booked for, etc, please fill in your details below and you will be sent a reminder email with the details of your original booking (please ensure that you check your email junk/spam folder for the email).

Once you've booked, you'll get an automated email with all your booking details (check your junk/spam folder just in case!). You'll see an Order/Booking Number in both your booking confirmation and the email. Snap a screenshot or jot it down for check-in.

No need for printed tickets! Just bring along your Order Number or the full name of the lead booking person. Keep that info handy, and you're all set for a smooth entry! 😊

Children aged 2 and under can attend free of charge and don't need a ticket.

Yes, you can add ticket protection during the checkout process. It gives you extra cover in case you need to cancel for an eligible reason, and the full details will be shown when you select the option while booking. You can see the full terms and conditions here.

We are very happy, subject to availability, to help to facilitate changes to your booking. Any such changes must be requested/made more than 48 hours before you are booked to attend. To make any changes please follow the steps HERE.
Unfortunately, we can't make changes within 48 hours of your booking. If the new date, time, or venue costs more than your original booking, you'll need to pay the difference first.

If your desired new option is full, you'll need to choose another date, time, or venue, or stick with your current booking. Please note that refunds aren't available.

Yes, all season ticket holders must still purchase a ticket in advance.

We’ve loved supporting our amazing emergency services with discounted tickets, but for 2026 we’re shifting gears! We are delighted to announce a new chapter in our journey of giving back. While we’ve loved offering discounted tickets to our incredible emergency service workers, we’re now shifting focus to make an even greater impact. We’re putting those resources straight into the community by teaming up with more local charities and community groups to bring the magic of Luminate to those in our community who might not otherwise have the chance to experience it.

Absolutely! Make sure to book your tickets in advance. 😊 Popular time slots, especially early evenings, weekends, and those closer to Christmas, tend to fill up fast. Don't miss out—grab your tickets now by clicking
HERE to BUY TICKETS‚ and avoid disappointment.

No. Tickets can only be purchased in advance online through our website.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets.

Got a bunch of tickets and your crew is arriving at different times? No worries! 😊 We can check everyone in as separate smaller groups. Just make sure each group has the lead booking name or the booking order number handy at the entrance.

Carers can join the fun at Luminate for free! 😊 Each adult or child ticket allows one carer to come along at no extra cost. No need to buy a separate ticket for your carer. Once you have booked for the rest of your party please send the order number to info@j9events.co.uk along with proof of eligibility from the list below. We will then add the carer pass to your order. Please skip purchasing a standard ticket for your carer, as these can't be refunded.

You must:

1) Have at least one full paying child/ adult in the group

2) Provide proof of eligibility (from the list below) in advance of your visit

3) Without the correct Carer ID you will be required to pay for a standard entry ticket



THE FOLLOWING ARE ACCEPTED:

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Attendance Allowance (AA)
• Blind Persons Registration
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
• CredAbility's Access Card with +1 symbol
• HYNT card
• CEA Card
• Nimbus Card with +1
• Transport for Wales bus pass with +1

Unfortunately, we cannot accept blue/orange badges, HANDS cards, carers passport etc.
For further clarification with regards to our carer policy, please contact carer@luminate.live.

No. Unfortunately once we reach capacity for a timeslot or an entire night, that timeslot/night becomes sold out and we can not issue further tickets. Visitor numbers and capacity per timeslots are carefully managed to ensure that the enjoyment and health and safety of all of our visitors and staff are protected. We do anticipate that a number of dates and time-slots will sell-out completely. We strongly recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.

If you wish to attend at the same time as family members or friends we strongly recommend that you purchase all tickets under one booking so that you can ensure there are sufficient available tickets for your party on your preferred date/time slot, before any tickets have been purchased.

No. Unfortunately, we do not have a waiting list facility. If the Event is sold out, we can not issue further tickets.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Need a hand with making an online purchase? Reach out to abilitynet.org.uk -a fantastic UK charity here to help!

For any other questions or ticket inquiries, just drop us a line at info@luminate.live.

The trail has been created to be as accessible as possible within the context of the natural site of Margam Country Park and Castle. Please note that the overall site at Luminate Margam covers some steep gradients, so regrettably the trail does involve some unavoidable steep inclines/declines, which unfortunately some guests using wheelchairs/mobility aids may find very difficult. If a member of your party wishes to visit in advance (either in the daytime or on a separate night) to assess this, prior to your scheduled trip, please contact margam@luminate.live and we can happily facilitate this.

All of the route is outside and not under cover. Following the completion of the bottom section of the trail, the trail proceeds up a steep section of the Orangery gardens. If you are familiar with the site, this is up the usual site path which crosses the waterfall bridge and continues straight up towards the Castle Car park. This section is over permanent paths, but they are a softer standing path and may be difficult to traverse during/after inclement weather. After the catering area/fire pits, the trail proceeds down the permanent path in front of the wide Castle steps and towards the blue orangery gates. Stewards are located throughout the trail, should you need assistance at all during your visit please just ask one of our stewards. If you need any further information prior to your visit, please contact us on access@luminate.live.

Whilst care has been taken to remove all known trip hazards, the trail does take place in a country park, so may have stones/leaves/twigs etc, across the path. There will be some sections where cabling crosses the trail, these will be covered by cable ramp covers.

Accessible toilets are situated at the Car-Park and at the Castle Courtyard (approximately 0.7 miles into the trail).

If extreme weather conditions mean that the trail is not fully accessible for people using wheeled mobility aids (bearing in mind the general limitations as set out above), consideration will be made on a case by case basis to allow tickets to be transferred to an alternative date when the ground conditions are more suitable.

Please note that Waterfall Bridge is wide enough to fit a standard wheelchair (and/or standard single pram). If your wheelchair/mobility aid is wider than standard, please contact us so that we can advise further as to suitability.

We want everybody who attends Luminate to have a wonderful experience with us and our stewards on the night will all be happy to assist you wherever possible. If you need any assistance on the night, please just ask. If you have any further questions about access that are not covered by the above, please contact us via email on access@luminate.live.

You are welcome to bring your own mobility scooter. Unfortunately, we don't have any available to hire.

The trail has been created to be as accessible as possible within the context of the natural site of Margam Country Park and Castle. Please note that the overall site at Luminate Margam covers some steep gradients, so regrettably the trail does involve some unavoidable steep inclines/declines, which unfortunately some guests using wheelchairs/mobility aids may find very difficult. If a member of your party wishes to visit in advance (either in the daytime or on a separate night) to assess this, prior to your scheduled trip, please contact margam@luminate.live and we can happily facilitate this.

All of the route is outside and not under cover. Following the completion of the bottom section of the trail, the trail proceeds up a steep section of the Orangery gardens. If you are familiar with the site, this is up the usual site path which crosses the waterfall bridge and continues straight up towards the Castle Car park. This section is over permanent paths, but they are a softer standing path and may be difficult to traverse during/after inclement weather. After the catering area/fire pits, the trail proceeds down the permanent path in front of the wide Castle steps and towards the blue orangery gates. Stewards are located throughout the trail, should you need assistance at all during your visit please just ask one of our stewards. If you need any further information prior to your visit, please contact us on access@luminate.live.

Whilst care has been taken to remove all known trip hazards, the trail does take place in a country park, so may have stones/leaves/twigs etc, across the path. There will be some sections where cabling crosses the trail, these will be covered by cable ramp covers.

Accessible toilets are situated at the Car-Park and at the Castle Courtyard (approximately 0.7 miles into the trail).

If extreme weather conditions mean that the trail is not fully accessible for people using wheeled mobility aids (bearing in mind the general limitations as set out above), consideration will be made on a case by case basis to allow tickets to be transferred to an alternative date when the ground conditions are more suitable.

Please note that Waterfall Bridge is wide enough to fit a standard wheelchair (and/or standard single pram). If your wheelchair/mobility aid is wider than standard, please contact us so that we can advise further as to suitability.

We want everybody who attends Luminate to have a wonderful experience with us and our stewards on the night will all be happy to assist you wherever possible. If you need any assistance on the night, please just ask. If you have any further questions about access that are not covered by the above, please contact us via email on access@luminate.live.

We're thrilled to offer special time slots for guests with additional sensory needs!
Our 2026 Sensory Nights at Margam are Monday 1st December and Monday 8th December, with sessions at 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Fewer people on the trail

• Lower audio volume

• A calmer, more relaxed atmosphere

We had amazing feedback from last year’s visitors, especially those with sensory needs, and we're excited to make the experience even better with these quieter sessions.

Our friendly stewards are always here to help make your night magical. If you need any extra support, just let us know. All team members are trained to recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower symbol if anyone in your group chooses to wear it.

For more accessibility information, take a look at our Access section above. We know surprises add to the magic, but we also understand that some guests prefer more detail in advance. If you’d like more information about the trail layout or anything else to help you prepare, please email sensory@luminate.live.

Ticket prices for these sessions are the same as our regular evenings, and carer tickets are available in line with our standard policy.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 😊

Our light trails feature awesome pulsating and flashing light effects, with some cool haze and smoke effects along the way. Please note, certain parts might not be suitable for those with balance disorders. If you have any concerns or need any help before your visit, feel free to reach out to us at sensory@luminate.live, and we'll be happy to assist!

There is a disabled car park area, super close to the pedestrian entrance to the trail with limited spaces. Just a heads-up: while we can't guarantee a Blue Badge space, we'll do our best to park you as close as possible if the dedicated car park is full.

Carers can join the fun at Luminate for free! 😊 Each adult or child ticket allows one carer to come along at no extra cost. No need to buy a separate ticket for your carer. Once you have booked for the rest of your party please send the order number to info@j9events.co.uk along with proof of eligibility from the list below. We will then add the carer pass to your order. Please skip purchasing a standard ticket for your carer, as these can't be refunded.

You must:

1) Have at least one full paying child/ adult in the group

2) Provide proof of eligibility (from the list below) in advance of your visit

3) Without the correct Carer ID you will be required to pay for a standard entry ticket



THE FOLLOWING ARE ACCEPTED:

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Attendance Allowance (AA)
• Blind Persons Registration
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
• CredAbility's Access Card with +1 symbol
• HYNT card
• CEA Card
• Nimbus Card with +1
• Transport for Wales bus pass with +1

Unfortunately, we cannot accept blue/orange badges, HANDS cards, carers passport etc.
For further clarification with regards to our carer policy, please contact carer@luminate.live.