# Lanterns & Light 2026

> Lanterns & Light 2026 runs 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/chester-zoo-lanterns-and-light/

CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS

13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027, Chester Zoo.

An evening winter experience at the zoo with illuminated lanterns, glowing tunnels, interactive puppets, rides and festive food. Some evenings are adult only, and some have a quieter first hour.

| Dates | 13 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Times | 4.30pm to 8pm |
| Where | Chester Zoo CH2 1EU [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.2215,-2.8848) |
| Tickets and Price | Page says tickets are from 12 pounds; which ticket type is not stated. Anytime tickets also sold. |
| Booking | Booking is advised. [Book on the official site](https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/lanterns-and-light) |
| Organiser | Chester Zoo. [Official page](https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/lanterns-and-light) |
| At or Near Here | [Chester Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chester/), 18 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Chester](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=53.2215&lng=-2.8848&address=Chester%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-14&checkout=2026-11-15&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_chester_zoo_lanterns_and_light_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Chester Zoo](https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/lanterns-and-light), 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Where Is Lanterns & Light?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

Make a day of it: the closest Christmas markets with confirmed 2026 dates.

[Chester Christmas Market  Chester, Cheshire  18 Nov to 22 Dec 2026  2 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chester/) [Christmas in Frodsham  Frodsham, Cheshire  28 Nov 2026  8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/frodsham/) [Norton Priory Christmas Gift Fair  Runcorn, Cheshire  22 Nov 2026  12 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/norton-priory/) [Wrexham Victorian Christmas Market  Wrexham  26 to 29 Nov 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/wrexham/)

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