# Christmas at Marwell: Fire & Ice 2026 > Christmas at Marwell: Fire & Ice 2026 runs 20 November to 31 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/marwell-fire-and-ice/ CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS 20 Nov to 31 Dec 2026, Marwell Zoo, near Winchester. Marwell's after-dark Christmas evening, a new immersive 'Fire & Ice' experience of illuminations, fire performers and ice effects inspired by how wildlife survives winter. It replaces the zoo's earlier Glow light trail and sits alongside Santa's grotto at Marwell Hall. | Dates | 20 Nov to 31 Dec 2026 | | --- | --- | | Days | Selected dates only | | Times | Fire & Ice evening 4pm to 7.30pm; daytime zoo visit 10am to 4pm | | Where | Marwell Zoo, near Winchester SO21 1JH [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.9893,-1.2824) | | Organiser | Marwell Zoo. [Official page](https://www.marwell.org.uk/christmas/) | | At or Near Here | [Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/winchester/), 20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 | | Hotels | [Hotels near Winchester](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=50.9893&lng=-1.2824&address=Winchester%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_marwell_fire_and_ice_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) | Checked against [Marwell Zoo](https://www.marwell.org.uk/christmas/), 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 Spotted something out of date?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 Marwell: Fire & Ice? **Making a night of it?** [See hotels near Winchester](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=50.9893&lng=-1.2824&address=Winchester%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_marwell_fire_and_ice_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. [Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market Winchester, Hampshire 20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 5 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/winchester/) [Southampton Christmas Market Southampton, Hampshire 12 Nov to 27 Dec 2026 Closed on Fri 25 Dec 8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/southampton/) [Artful Christmas Market at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Romsey, Hampshire 21 to 22 Nov 2026 8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hillier-gardens/) [Port Solent Festival of Christmas Market Portsmouth, Hampshire 5 to 6 Dec 2026 13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/port-solent/) [All christmas light trails](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/) ยท [Christmas markets near you](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/)