An illuminated light trail is a magical experience to finish the year.  Find them all in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Bucks and Gloucestershire in the Red Kite Days guide to Christmas light trails in 2023. Find Christmas light trails in Surrey here.

SPOTLIGHT LIGHT TRAIL EXPERIENCE – BLENHEIM PALACE

This Christmas Blenheim Palace from 17th November 2023 to 1st January 2024 there will be a new magical, after-dark trail for 2023 and a new exquisitely themed Palace interior.

Make new memories as a multitude of twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun. Discover heart-shaped arches glittering in the moonlight, glowing tunnels filled with stars and an 8 metre sphere filled with over 20,000 moving LEDs…just some of the new displays to see this year. You will also see the return of the ever-popular dancing reflections in the colourful Cascades and magical Lakeside walk, not to mention a glimpse of Father Christmas along the way

Christmas Light Experiences 2023

These events are already booking up quickly, just click on the links below for more information.

Windsor Great Park Illuminated

Returning for a third year to light up the festive season with its award-winning light trail. Windsor Great Park’s illuminations promise to be even more spectacular, with the addition of exciting new installations as well as the return of firm favourites, in the stunning surroundings. 

Land of Lights

Gulliver’s Land in Milton Keynes lantern festival returns for 2023.  A little different to your regular Christmas lights trail, we absolutely loved our experience last year.

Cotswold Farm Park

Cotswold Farm Park family-friendly illuminated light trail is a wonderous night-time experience, showcasing marvelous creations, installations and illuminations created especially for the Enchanted Light Trail

Winter Glow – The illuminated light trail is a magical, night-time Christmas light show that showcases structures, installations and illuminations.

Fairytale Farm – Illuminated Evenings run on Saturdays and Sundays from 7th October to 26th November 2023.  The farm park is open all day as normal, but when daylight fades the entire Enchanted Walk will becomes a magical wonderland of fairy lights, which will delight children and adults.  The illuminations return for the Christmas lights from 2nd December 2023.

Cogges Manor Farm Festive Light Trail –  As dusk approaches, visit for the ‘Later’ session with a Festive Light Trail illuminating the grounds at Cogges in Witney.  A lower key event than some of the  massive light trails, perfect for kids and easier on the wallet.

Into The Woods Light Trail – returning to The Old Shed near Charlbury for a long weekend from 15th-17th December.

Waddesdon Manor – Christmas at Waddesdon is back for 2023 with magical lights and the gardens aglow, plus their amazing Christmas market to delight shoppers. The manor house will also be open this year and decorated for Christmas.

Sudeley Castle – Explore the magical after-dark experience now in its 8th Year at Sudeley Castle and follow the illuminated trail around the beautiful castle grounds. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this romantic environment.

Westonbirt Arboretum – Set out on the illuminated trail and discover a magical world of breath-taking light spectacles and interactive displays amongst the magnificent trees.

Garth Park Bicester Light Trail –  Garth House and the park will be lit-up with festive messages and dancing snowflakes, and the grounds alive with colour from 8th to 17th December 2023 and fully accessible for scooters, pushchairs and wheelchairs.

For local Christmas light switch on events, check out our regional guides.  Just click the links below for a full listing of when the Christmas lights are turned on in towns and cities near you.

Local Christmas Light Switch On Events

Oxfordshire Christmas Light Switch On 2023

Buckinghamshire Christmas Lights Switch On 2023

Berkshire Christmas Lights Switch On 2023

Venture a little further and the light trail at Warwick Castle is back by popular demand. Explore the grounds and gardens dressed in thousands of sparkling lights and featuring breath-taking light projections, under a wintery night sky.