# Christmas at the Botanics 2026 > Christmas at the Botanics 2026 runs 19 November to 30 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/christmas-at-the-botanics-edinburgh/ CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS 19 Nov to 30 Dec 2026, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. An illuminated evening trail through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, with the Christmas Cathedral and Fire Garden returning and a new Light Sphere for 2026. Music and seasonal food and drink add to the atmosphere. | Dates | 19 Nov to 30 Dec 2026 | | --- | --- | | Where | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh EH3 5LP [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.9647,-3.203) | | Tickets and Price | Prices are on the Ticketek booking page; the garden's page mentions off-peak pricing on selected evenings and reduced family tickets | | Food and Drink | Seasonal food and drink along the trail, from hot chocolate to festive snacks, at extra cost. | | Organiser | Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. [Official page](https://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-the-botanics-2026/) | | At or Near Here | [Edinburgh Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/edinburgh/), 14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027; [Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/edinburgh-fringe-makers-market/), 12 to 13 Dec 2026 | | Hotels | [Hotels near Edinburgh](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=55.9647&lng=-3.203&address=Edinburgh%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_christmas_at_the_botanics_edinburgh_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) | Checked against [Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh](https://www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-the-botanics-2026/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Christmas at the Botanics? **Making a night of it?** [See hotels near Edinburgh](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=55.9647&lng=-3.203&address=Edinburgh%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_christmas_at_the_botanics_edinburgh_link), priced for a night it is on. [affiliate link](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) ## Christmas Markets Nearby Make a day of it: the closest Christmas markets with confirmed 2026 dates. [Edinburgh Christmas Market Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 Closed on Fri 25 Dec Under a mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/edinburgh/) [Fringe Society Christmas Makers Market Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh 12 to 13 Dec 2026 1 mile away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/edinburgh-fringe-makers-market/) [Hopetoun House Christmas Shopping Fair South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh 27 to 29 Nov 2026 10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hopetoun-house/) [Bowhouse December Market Weekend St Monans, Fife 11 to 13 Dec 2026 23 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bowhouse/) [All christmas light trails](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/) ยท [Christmas markets near you](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/)