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Can I purchase food and drink on site?
Get ready to indulge in some tasty festive treats and drinks during your visit! We'll share more details soon, but you can count on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit. Feel free to bring your own marshmallows, just remember the skewers!
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed—anyone caught with it will be asked to leave, no refunds.
Can I purchase food and drink on site?Sandringham
Get ready to indulge in some tasty festive treats and drinks during your visit! We'll share more details soon, but you can count on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit. Feel free to bring your own marshmallows, just remember the skewers!
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed—anyone caught with it will be asked to leave, no refunds.
Can I purchase food and drink on site?Margam
Get ready to indulge in some tasty festive treats and drinks during your visit! We'll share more details soon, but you can count on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit. Feel free to bring your own marshmallows, just remember the skewers!
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed—anyone caught with it will be asked to leave, no refunds.
Can I purchase food and drink on site?Ashton Court
Get ready to indulge in some tasty festive treats and drinks during your visit! We'll share more details soon, but you can count on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit. Feel free to bring your own marshmallows, just remember the skewers!
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed—anyone caught with it will be asked to leave, no refunds.
Can I purchase food and drink on site?Coombe Abbey
Get ready to indulge in some tasty festive treats and drinks during your visit! We'll share more details soon, but you can count on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit. Feel free to bring your own marshmallows, just remember the skewers!
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed—anyone caught with it will be asked to leave, no refunds.
Can I purchase food and drink on site?Birmingham
Get ready to indulge in some tasty festive treats and drinks during your visit! We'll share more details soon, but you can count on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit. Feel free to bring your own marshmallows, just remember the skewers!
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed—anyone caught with it will be asked to leave, no refunds.
What is Luminate?
Get ready for a magical evening!
Wander through the enchanting illuminated trail, all set to soothing ambient tunes. As you stroll through your chosen venue, you'll encounter dazzling highlights that will leave you in awe.
The trail is about a mile long and should take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your pace.
Cosy up by our fire pit and enjoy toasting marshmallows (bring your own or buy them on-site!). Enjoy delicious food and drinks from our kiosk halfway through.
Remember, it’s an outdoor adventure during winter nights, so it can get chilly, dark, and sometimes wet. Bundle up and wear sturdy shoes!
Keep in mind, Luminate doesn't feature traditional festive decorations or Father Christmas—he's busy up at the North Pole preparing for the big day!
When should I arrive?Sandringham
Please arrive no more than 15-20 minutes before your start time if you wish to enjoy the food and drink offerings, or the fun fair at the Courtyard Cafe/Kiosk before your trail begins. If you don't wish to go to the courtyard, and simply head to the start of the trail. It is approx 5 mins from the car park to our starting hut. Please note that your timed entry to the trail will be strictly adhered to and we will not be able to admit you to start the trail prior to your booked timeslot.
What is Luminate?Sandringham
Get ready for a magical evening!
Wander through the enchanting illuminated trail at Sandringham Estate, all set to soothing ambient tunes. As you stroll through the historic Country Park, you'll encounter around 30 dazzling highlights that will leave you in awe.
The trail is about a mile long and should take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your pace.
Cosy up by our fire pit and enjoy toasting marshmallows (bring your own or buy them on-site!). Treat yourself to delicious food and drinks from the Sandringham Courtyard cafe/kiosk at the start or end of your journey, or enjoy a warm drink from our kiosk halfway through.
Remember, it’s an outdoor adventure during winter nights, so it can get chilly, dark, and sometimes wet. Bundle up and wear sturdy shoes!
Keep in mind, Luminate doesn't feature traditional festive decorations or Father Christmas—he's busy up at the North Pole preparing for the big day!
When should I arrive?Margam
Please arrive no more than 10-15 minutes before your start time. From the car park the trail starts straight away (there are no shops or food and drink outlets before the start of the trial, only toilets). So please allow time to park and head to the start of our trail in readiness for your time slot opening, but do not arrive earlier than that. We will not be able to admit you prior to your booked session time. Last entry is 8.00pm. Please note the catering closes at 9.30pm
If you arrive earlier than the first time slot, during the daytime operational hours, you will need a daytime car park ticket in addition to your Luminate parking ticket.
What is Luminate?Margam
Cue the magical soundtrack, and let your feet do the walking through Margam Country Park and Castle! 🌟
As you wander, the gardens and castle exterior come alive with dazzling lights and playful displays. This year's trail is like last years, but bigger, bolder, and with an extra sprinkle of pixie dust! Stretching about a mile, it’s the perfect excuse to stretch your legs and maybe your patience (depending on how often you stop for selfies). Expect to spend 60-90 magical minutes on this journey.
Need a break? Swing by our fire pit for some marshmallow-toasting action (grab some on-site or BYOM – bring your own marshmallows, don’t forget the skewers). And when hunger strikes, we've got you covered with our Courtyard café and a lineup of street food vendors serving up delicious bites until about 9pm. Don’t forget to swing by our drinks and mulled wine huts for a bit of liquid cheer! 🍷
What is Luminate?Coombe Abbey
Get ready for a magical evening as you wander through the enchanting Coombe Abbey Park. You'll be mesmerized by stunning lights and delightful surprises at every twist and turn and with about 13 "wow" moments along this 2.4 km trail, you’re in for a treat!
Take your time and enjoy the journey, which should take between 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your pace. Cosy up by the fire pit to toast some marshmallows—bring your own, or grab some on site. Don't forget to check out the yummy food and drink options at the Kiosk in the Park.
Remember, it's all outdoors, so bundle up warmly and wear some sturdy shoes to keep comfy in the winter chill. While we won't have traditional festive decorations or a visit from Father Christmas (he's busy at the North Pole!), the experience will be nothing short of magical. Enjoy!
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What is Luminate?
Get ready for a magical evening!
Wander through the enchanting illuminated trail, all set to soothing ambient tunes. As you stroll through your chosen venue, you'll encounter dazzling highlights that will leave you in awe.
The trail is about a mile long and should take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your pace.
Cosy up by our fire pit and enjoy toasting marshmallows (bring your own or buy them on-site!). Enjoy delicious food and drinks from our kiosk halfway through.
Remember, it’s an outdoor adventure during winter nights, so it can get chilly, dark, and sometimes wet. Bundle up and wear sturdy shoes!
Keep in mind, Luminate doesn't feature traditional festive decorations or Father Christmas—he's busy up at the North Pole preparing for the big day!
Where can I buy tickets from?
All tickets must be pre-booked online in advance through our website.
Please - CLICK HERE for tickets.
Please remember tickets are only available directly through our website, and a limited number available through lovetovisit.com. We do not sell through any other 3rd party websites.
Can I purchase food and drink on site?
Get ready to indulge in some tasty festive treats and drinks during your visit! We'll share more details soon, but you can count on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit. Feel free to bring your own marshmallows, just remember the skewers!
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed—anyone caught with it will be asked to leave, no refunds.
What are Dog Allowed Nights?
We're thrilled to announce that, due to popular demand, Luminate is once again opening its doors to our furry friends on a limited number of special nights! Dogs will be welcome to join their two legged friends on more dates for 2025. Look for the dog symbol on the calendar.
These are the only dates when dogs are permitted. We want to make sure everyone has a great time, so please follow these simple rules:
• Each dog must have a responsible adult to supervise and control them at all times— maximum of two dogs per adult, please!
• Just like our two-legged guests, dogs need to stick to the marked footpath.
• Keep your pup on a short lead—no extendable leads, please.
• Never leave your dog unattended.
• If a dog shows aggressive behaviour towards people or fellow dogs, they won’t be able to join the trail.
Luminate reserves the right to refuse entry or ask any misbehaving or disruptive dogs to leave for the safety and enjoyment of all visitors.
And, of course, please clean up after your pet using the bins provided. 💩
Remember, Luminate is a vibrant, magical place with flashing lights, smoke effects, and lots of music and people. If your dog might feel uneasy, distressed, or act aggressively in this environment, it’s best to leave them at home.
Thank you for being responsible dog owners and helping us to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone!
*** XL BULLY DOGS** We do not allow XL Bully Dogs and/or banned/dangerous breed dogs at Luminate. Entry will be denied to any person attempting to bring those breeds on site.
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