# Northern Lights Manchester: A Christmas Time Machine 2026 > Northern Lights Manchester: A Christmas Time Machine 2026 runs 19 November to 31 December 2026. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page. Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/northern-lights-manchester-heaton-park/ CHRISTMAS LIGHT TRAILS 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.5278,-2.2523) | | 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](https://northernlightsmanchester.com/) | | At or Near Here | [Manchester Christmas Markets](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/manchester/), 6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 | | Hotels | [Hotels near Manchester](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=53.5278&lng=-2.2523&address=Manchester%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_northern_lights_manchester_heaton_park_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) | Checked against [Northern Lights Manchester](https://northernlightsmanchester.com/), 21 October 2026; [VisitManchester](https://www.visitmanchester.com/ideas-and-inspiration/blog/post/christmas-lights-in-manchester-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 Spotted something out of date?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 Northern Lights Manchester: A Christmas Time Machine? **Making a night of it?** [See hotels near Manchester](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=53.5278&lng=-2.2523&address=Manchester%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-21&checkout=2026-11-22¤cy=GBP&campaign=bcm_trails_northern_lights_manchester_heaton_park_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. [Manchester Christmas Markets Manchester, Greater Manchester 6 Nov to 22 Dec 2026 3 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/manchester/) [Bolton Hospice Christmas Fair Bolton, Greater Manchester 21 Nov 2026 8 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/bolton-hospice-christmas-fair/) [Hyde Christmas Artisan Market Hyde, Greater Manchester 22 Nov 2026 9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hyde/) [Stockport Town Hall Christmas Fayre Stockport, Greater Manchester 3 Dec 2026 9 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/stockport/) [All christmas light trails](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/christmas-light-trails/) ยท [Christmas markets near you](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/)