A magical family-friendly winter adventure with a light trail and live entertainment is returning to Tatton Park Gardens

One of winter’s top events will return to Tatton Park Gardens this year, with another season announced for Yuletide. 

The magical winter adventure will once again bring a glittering light trail and theatrical, immersive performance to the famous beauty spot.

This unique fusion of Christmas light trail and winter family festival is now in its third year, and will debut brand-new features and performances for 2025. 

As visitors wander the Yuletide event, you’ll be treated to everything from sparkling light installations to impressive fire juggling shows. 

Audiences are invited to step into a world of winter folklore, filled with live music, cosy campfire stories, and plenty more. 

New this year will be a troupe of leaping acrobats, plus a new live music stage in the woods, and brand-new enchanting characters to meet around every corner. 

Another new element is the wild Wassail, inspired by a centuries-old Twelfth Night tradition of singing and banging pots and pans together to bring good fortune for the coming year.

As night falls, Tatton Park Gardens will be transformed into a family-friendly winter escape.

Magical memories to be made include the chance to sip hot chocolates and toast marshmallows over a campfire, as a traditional storyteller weaves tales for the whole family. 

And the glittering light trail includes interactive installations, glowing puppets, and characters inspired by festive tales. 

There’ll also be food vendors serving up tasty festive treats and mulled wine.

Yuletide comes from Cheshire-based event producers Wild Rumpus, who’ll be unlocking new parts of the grounds this year.

Wild Rumpus’ Director Rowan Cannon said: “This year is a fresh and enchanting adventure for the whole family, with a twist of wild creativity. 

“There’s loads of never-before-seen elements, including spellbinding acrobats performing as people arrive, a music stage in the woodland with performances from amazing live bands, and a dreamy Shadow Forest where you can cast shadows against beautiful backdrops.

“The trail is taking a new route through Tatton Park Gardens this year, so people can explore parts of the grounds they’ve never seen at night before.”

Yuletide will run at Tatton Park Gardens on selected evenings between Saturday 15 November and Tuesday 23 December 2026. 

Tickets start from £19 for adults and £11 for children, but under 2s go free, with selected dates offering off-peak tickets. 

Find out more and book tickets HERE.

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