# Enchanted Trail of Light 2026

> Enchanted Trail of Light 2026 runs 27 November to 28 December 2026. Adults from £15.50, children £15.50. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/colchester-zoo-enchanted-trail-of-light/

CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS

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 |
| --- | --- |
| 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.8644,0.8358) |
| 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](https://www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com/event/enchanted-trail-of-light/) |
| Organiser | Colchester Zoological Society. [Official page](https://www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com/event/enchanted-trail-of-light/) |
| At or Near Here | [Colchester Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/colchester/), 6 Dec 2026 |
| Plan Your Trip | [Hotels near Colchester](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.8644&lng=0.8358&address=Colchester%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_colchester_zoo_enchanted_trail_of_light_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Colchester Zoological Society](https://www.colchesterzoologicalsociety.com/event/enchanted-trail-of-light/), 29 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Enchanted Trail of Light?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

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

[Colchester Christmas Market  Colchester, Essex  6 Dec 2026  3 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/colchester/) [Christmas Craft Fayre at Flatford  East Bergholt, Suffolk  28 to 29 Nov 2026  10 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/flatford/) [Light Up Maldon  Maldon, Essex  26 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/maldon/) ['Keep' Christmastide Market  Castle Hedingham, near Halstead, Essex  18 to 20 Dec 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hedingham-castle/)

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