CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS
Enchanted Trail of Light 2026
27 Nov to 28 Dec 2026, Colchester Zoo.
An evening light trail through Colchester Zoo with illuminations made by the zoo's own team, dancing fountains and a festive road train. It is a separate after-hours event: the animals are not on show.
| Dates | 27 Nov to 28 Dec 2026 |
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| Days | 15 evenings: 27, 28 and 29 November; 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 23, 27 and 28 December |
| Times | Timed entry slots every 15 minutes from 4.30pm on weekdays and 5pm at weekends and in school holidays |
| Where | Colchester Zoo Open in Maps |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £15.50, children £15.50. Same price per person for adults and children: £15.50 off-peak, £18 peak; under 3s free; £0.50 booking fee per transaction |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. Book on the official site |
| Organiser | Colchester Zoological Society. Official page |
| At or Near Here | Colchester Christmas Market, 6 Dec 2026 |
| Plan Your Trip | Hotels near Colchester affiliate |
Checked against Colchester Zoological Society, 29 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 Spotted something out of date?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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