# Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle 2026 > Christmas Lights at Leeds Castle 2026 runs 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/leeds-castle-christmas-lights/ CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS 20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027, Leeds Castle grounds. An evening illuminated trail through the castle grounds, with a Christmas Cathedral of light, a Fire Garden, a Laser Garden and a water fountain show. Father Christmas appears along the way. | Dates | 20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | | --- | --- | | Where | Leeds Castle grounds ME17 1RG [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.2547,0.6185) | | Booking | Book ahead: tickets are not sold on the night. [Book on the official site](https://premier.ticketek.co.uk/shows/show.aspx?sh=LCTXMAS26) | | Food and Drink | Food and drink stalls sell hot chocolate and seasonal treats. | | Organiser | Leeds Castle (event run by a third party). [Official page](https://www.leeds-castle.com/events/christmas-lights-at-leeds-castle/) | | At or Near Here | [Leeds Castle Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/leeds-castle/), dates not announced yet | | Hotels | [Hotels near Maidstone](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.2547&lng=0.6185&address=Maidstone%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_leeds_castle_christmas_lights_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) | Checked against [Leeds Castle](https://www.leeds-castle.com/events/christmas-lights-at-leeds-castle/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Lights at Leeds Castle? **Making a night of it?** [See hotels near Maidstone](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.2547&lng=0.6185&address=Maidstone%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_leeds_castle_christmas_lights_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. [Kent Festive Gift and Food Show Detling, Kent 20 to 22 Nov 2026 3 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/kent-festive-show/) [Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival Rochester, Kent 5 to 6 Dec 2026 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rochester-dickensian/) [Rochester Christmas Market Rochester, Kent 27 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only 11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/rochester/) [Tenterden Christmas Market Tenterden, Kent 19 to 22 Nov 2026 13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/tenterden/) [All christmas light trails](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/) ยท [Christmas markets near you](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/)