Dates: 9th November to 14th November 2023
Times: First Entry is 17:00h and then slots every 15 minutes until 20:30h.
Pre-booking Required: Yes
Ticket Types Available: Adult (16 and over), Child (3-16), Infant (Under 3s)
Ticket Bands Available: Off Peak and Peak Tickets Available. Tickets available from £12.50 per adult and from £9 per child. Infants are free.
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Entry into Enlightened is by pre-booked ticket only. Tickets are strictly limited for each time slot and date and must be booked in advance. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ensure you have selected the correct date and time for Enlightened before completing your booking. As soon as you’ve completed the purchase of your tickets you will be shown your order number (please make a note of this) as well as a link to download your tickets immediately. You can also use your order number and email address to access your tickets via the “My Tickets” section of our website.
Yes, tickets are limited for each time slot so must be pre-booked to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment.
As soon as you’ve completed the purchase of your tickets you will be shown your order number (please make a note of this) as well as a link to download your tickets immediately. You can also use your order number and email address to access your tickets via the “My Tickets” section of our website.
All children must book a ticket. Children under the age of 3 are free of charge but must still book a ticket. There is a charge for children age 3-15 years. Children 16 and over pay the adult price.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-interchangeable. Subject to availability, the date and time of your booked tickets can be amended up to 14 days before your booked slot. Changes after this time cannot be completed. To amend your booking, please visit the “My Tickets” section of our website where you can access your booking with your order number and email address. Please note if your original ticket was booked during our Early Bird Sale but you amend your booking after the sale, the new tickets will be at the Standard ticket price and the difference will need to be paid to complete the amendment. Any unused credit will be lost.
Unfortunately, due to the high demand for tickets, they are strictly non-refundable and not interchangeable for any reason.
Yes, there are different ticket prices depending upon which day you wish to attend. We offer Off-Peak and Peak tickets for Enlightened. Ticket pricing for each day can be found on the booking page for each event. Remember – we offer Early Bird Discount tickets if booked by 31st March 2023.
If Enlightened has to cancel the event before the advertised start time then full refunds will be offered or you can rebook for another date, subject to availability.
For Enlightened at HYLANDS:
Parking is included when attending the event, please follow the signs for Hylands Park (not Hylands House) off Greenbury Way (A414). Please note there is NO ENTRY to the event via the London Road entrance, this gate will be locked at 5pm.
For Enlightened at COLCHESTER:
There is no parking available at the event but there are lots of car parks available only a few minutes walk from the start of the trail.
For Enlightened at STAUNTON FARM:
Parking is available in the main farm car park.
For Enlightened at BARLEYLANDS:
Parking is available in the main farm car park.
For Enlightened at LEICESTER ABBEY PARK:
Parking is not provided. There are plenty of car parks within a short walk
The Enchanted trail is approximately 1 mile in length. We estimate that the trail will take you around 1 hour to complete depending upon how long guests dwell at the installations.
Re-entry is not permitted.
For Enlightened at HYLANDS:
Our trail makes use of the paths around the properties, however these may be gravel in places and have a slight incline/decline at times. It is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, but will get muddy!
For Enlightened at COLCHESTER:
Our trail at Castle Park, Colchester has a number of steps towards the start of the trail and may be unsuitable for wheelchair users. However, we do have a bypass route which is suitable for wheelchair users but does involve an incline.
For Enlightened at STAUNTON FARM:
Our trail makes use of the paths around the properties, however these may be gravel in places and have a slight incline/decline at times. It is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, but will get muddy!
For Enlightened at BARLEYLANDS:
Our trail makes use of the paths around the properties, however these may be gravel in places and have a slight incline/decline at times. It is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, but will get muddy!
For Enlightened at LEICESTER ABBEY PARK:
Our trail makes use of the paths around the properties, however these may be gravel in places and have a slight incline/decline at times. It is accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, but will get muddy!
There will be pulsating and flashing light effects across all sections of our light trails (with additional haze/smoke effects at various points). Customers with motion sensitivity are also advised there are sections of the trail with slow motion lighting effect.
Yes, we offer a free carer ticket where required. Please select a free carer ticket at the time of booking. Please note, you may be asked to show one of the following to use your free carer ticket:
For Enlightened at HYLANDS:
Yes. Dogs on a lead are permitted on the trail.
For Enlightened at COLCHESTER:
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted to attend Enlightened Colchester
For Enlightened at STAUNTON FARM:
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted to attend Enlightened Staunton
For Enlightened at BARLEYLANDS:
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted to attend Enlightened Barleylands
For Enlightened at LEICESTER ABBEY PARK:
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted to attend Enlightened Leicester
We estimate that each party will take up to 1 hour to enjoy the trail.
Unless the weather presents a safety issue, the event will go ahead in all conditions (rain or shine!) so please come prepared. We suggest you wrap up warm and wear appropriate footwear for the winter weather.
In extreme weather conditions where a safety issue is presented, notification of cancellation will be emailed to all ticket holders and also posted on our website and social media channels.
No. You will not be admitted before your timed ticket slot, please ensure you arrive no earlier than your allocated slot.
Please arrive at the time you have booked for. Tickets are available every 15 minutes from the event opening time.
This is a night-time outdoor attraction that illuminates a dedicated trail of light around the grounds of the venue. On the trail there are numerous static and interactive light up attractions with an enchanting soundscape. The Enlightened trails have been newly designed for 2023 with event more installations. Refreshments and toilet facilities will be available.
No, refreshments are not included in the price of the ticket but the food vendors do accept cash and card payments.
No, Father Christmas is very busy at this time of year and is not planning to visit Enlightened
Please note, due to the type of the event, some areas of the site will have limited lighting. Please keep to the illuminated pathways at all times and keep track of younger visitors. Paths are uneven in places and may be slippery under foot in poor weather, so please wear suitable footwear. We advise visitors to wrap up warm as the event takes place throughout the grounds with no indoor shelter.
No, all you need to do is download your tickets on your mobile device and then show the QR code for each ticket to the stewards upon arrival.
