CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS
Northern Lights Manchester: A Christmas Time Machine 2026
19 Nov to 31 Dec 2026, Heaton Park, Manchester.
A mile-long Christmas light trail through Heaton Park with a nostalgic "Christmas Time Machine" theme and a Christmas Village. Two neuro-inclusive evenings run on 2 and 9 December.
| Dates | 19 Nov to 31 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|
| Times | Entry from 4.15pm; closing times vary |
| Where | Heaton Park, Manchester M25 0DL Open in Maps |
| Length | A mile-long trail; allow at least an hour, possibly two |
| Tickets and Price | Off-peak tickets from 15.25 pounds according to VisitManchester; peak tickets cost more; ticket type of the 15.25 figure not stated; booking changes free up to 24 hours before |
| Food and Drink | A Christmas Village at the start and end with mulled wine, hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows and fairground rides. |
| Organiser | Northern Lights Manchester. Official page |
| At or Near Here | Manchester Christmas Markets, 6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 |
| Hotels | Hotels near Manchester affiliate |
Checked against Northern Lights Manchester, 21 October 2026; VisitManchester, 21 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 Spotted something out of date?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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