CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS
Christmas at Blenheim Palace: Illuminated Trail 2026
13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027, Blenheim Palace gardens and grounds, Woodstock.
A large after-dark light trail through the Blenheim Palace gardens, with more than a million lights, waterfalls and a chance to meet Father Christmas on the way round. It sits alongside a Cinderella-themed Palace visit, an ice rink, a Christmas market and an observation wheel.
| Dates | 13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 |
|---|---|
| Times | Event information gives 10am to 8pm for the Christmas event as a whole (the trail itself is after dark) |
| Where | Blenheim Palace gardens and grounds, Woodstock OX20 1PP Open in Maps |
| Length | Over a million lights through the gardens and grounds, Father Christmas met along the way |
| Tickets and Price | Separately ticketed with timed entry and limited capacity; no prices on this page. Parking is extra and must be pre-booked. A combined ticket covers the after-dark trail and Cinderella inside the Palace. No Blenheim discounts or gift certificates apply. |
| Organiser | Blenheim Palace. Official page |
| At or Near Here | Blenheim Palace Christmas Market, 13 Nov to 20 Dec 2026 |
| Hotels | Hotels near Woodstock affiliate |
Checked against Blenheim Palace, 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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