# Enlightened 2026

> Enlightened 2026 runs 27 November 2026 to 2 January 2027. Adults from £12, children £8.50. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/hylands-estate-enlightened/

CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS

27 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027, Hylands Park, Hylands Estate.

An after-dark illuminated trail with light, sound and interactive installations at Hylands Park, Hylands Estate, with pre-booked timed entry.

| Dates | 27 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027 |
| --- | --- |
| Times | First entry 4.30pm, then timed slots every 15 minutes |
| Where | Hylands Park, Hylands Estate CM2 8FS [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.7172,0.4299) |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £12, children £8.50. Off-peak and peak bands; cheapest shown; under 3s free; a booking fee of 2.50 pounds per booking applies |
| Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://www.enlightenedmoments.co.uk/events/hylands-2026/) |
| Organiser | Enlightened Moments. [Official page](https://hylandsestate.co.uk/events/enlightened-2026/) |
| At or Near Here | [Chelmsford Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chelmsford/), 5 Dec 2026 |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Chelmsford](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.7172&lng=0.4299&address=Chelmsford%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_hylands_estate_enlightened_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Enlightened Moments](https://www.enlightenedmoments.co.uk/events/hylands-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 Spotted something out of date?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 Enlightened?

**Making a night of it?** [See hotels near Chelmsford](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.7172&lng=0.4299&address=Chelmsford%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_hylands_estate_enlightened_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.

[Chelmsford Christmas Market  Chelmsford, Essex  5 Dec 2026  2 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/chelmsford/) [Essex County Christmas Fair at Boreham House  Boreham, Essex  13 to 15 Nov 2026  5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/boreham-house/) [Billericay Christmas Market  Billericay, Essex  6 Dec 2026  6 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/billericay/) [Light Up Maldon  Maldon, Essex  26 Nov 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/maldon/)

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