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What are the trail start times?Coombe Abbey

In order to ensure that Luminate can be enjoyed by everyone to the utmost, it has been designed as a continuous experience, with strictly fixed entry time slots, starting from 4.30pm onwards, which must be pre-booked in advance.

To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our visitors, we allocate a set number of tickets per timeslot and would ask that all visitors adhere to their booked timeslot. Our entry time slots are every fifteen minutes from 4.30-4.45pm through to 8.00pm – 8.15pm. At certain sites, we offer later slots on popular nights (Please check the site ticketing page for more info).

What are the last entry times?Coombe Abbey

Last entry to the trail varies depending on what timeslots are for sale. If 8pm – 8:15pm is our final timeslot for sale, last entry will be 8:15pm. The trail itself closes at 90 minutes after last entry. The exact times for your day of visit will be emailed to you 2 days beforehand

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!

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.

What are Dog Allowed Nights?Coombe Abbey

BACK FOR 2026 – Dog-Friendly Nights

Dogs are welcome to join their two-legged friends on every Monday and Thursday from 3rd December, except Christmas Eve (24th December).

We also have two extra dog-friendly dates after Christmas: 28th December and 31st December.

Just look for the dog symbol on our calendar to find these dates easily.

These are the only dates when dogs are permitted at Luminate. To help make the experience enjoyable and safe for everyone, please follow these simple rules:

• Each dog must have a responsible adult supervising and controlling them at all times — maximum of two dogs per adult.

• Dogs must stay on the marked footpath.

• Keep your dog on a short lead (no extendable leads, please).

• Dogs must never be left unattended.

• If a dog shows aggressive behaviour towards people or other dogs, they won’t be able to continue on the trail.

Luminate reserves the right to refuse entry or ask any misbehaving or disruptive dogs to leave, for the safety and comfort of all visitors.

And of course, please clean up after your dog using the bins provided. 💩

Please remember: Luminate is a vibrant, sensory environment with flashing lights, smoke effects, music and crowds. If your dog may feel distressed, uneasy or reactive in these conditions, it’s best to leave them at home.

Thank you for being responsible dog owners and helping us ensure a safe, magical experience for everyone!

XL Bully Dogs

We do not allow XL Bully Dogs and/or banned or dangerous breeds at Luminate. Entry will be refused to anyone attempting to bring these breeds on site.

Are dogs allowed on the trail?Coombe Abbey

For the safety and enjoyment of all our visitors, dogs are NOT permitted at Luminate*

*with the exception of Guide dogs and assistance dogs

BACK FOR 2026 – Dog-Friendly Nights

Dogs are welcome to join their two-legged friends on every Monday and Thursday from 3rd December, except Christmas Eve (24th December).

We also have two extra dog-friendly dates after Christmas: 28th December and 31st December.

Just look for the dog symbol on our calendar to find these dates easily.

These are the only dates when dogs are permitted at Luminate. To help make the experience enjoyable and safe for everyone, please follow these simple rules:

• Each dog must have a responsible adult supervising and controlling them at all times — maximum of two dogs per adult.

• Dogs must stay on the marked footpath.

• Keep your dog on a short lead (no extendable leads, please).

• Dogs must never be left unattended.

• If a dog shows aggressive behaviour towards people or other dogs, they won’t be able to continue on the trail.

Luminate reserves the right to refuse entry or ask any misbehaving or disruptive dogs to leave, for the safety and comfort of all visitors.

And of course, please clean up after your dog using the bins provided. 💩

Please remember: Luminate is a vibrant, sensory environment with flashing lights, smoke effects, music and crowds. If your dog may feel distressed, uneasy or reactive in these conditions, it’s best to leave them at home.

Thank you for being responsible dog owners and helping us ensure a safe, magical experience for everyone!

XL Bully Dogs

We do not allow XL Bully Dogs and/or banned or dangerous breeds at Luminate. Entry will be refused to anyone attempting to bring these breeds on site.

Lost Property: I have lost something during my visit, what should I do?Coombe Abbey

If you've left something behind at Luminate, don't panic! Just shoot us an email at info@luminatecoombe.com with full details of the night and timeslot you attended and what you have lost and we will do our best to help you.

Is the trail dark or covered?Coombe Abbey

All of the trail is outside and is not under-cover. All visitors are reminded that this is an outdoor event, taking place in the winter and the weather may well be inclement. Please wrap up warm and wear appropriate outdoor winter clothing and appropriate footwear.

In many areas the lighting will be low level as part of the experience. We do encourage visitors to bring along a torch in case of an emergency but would ask, for your own enjoyment, to only use this if necessary. Please ensure that children and vulnerable adults are supervised at all times.

For your own safety and enjoyment, please at all times remain on the clearly marked trail. Follow the festoon!

I have booked the wrong time/date/ venue/need to change the time/date/venue?Coombe Abbey

To make changes to your booking, including switching venues, just follow the steps HERE. Changes are subject to availability. We’re sorry, but we can’t modify bookings within 48 hours of the original date. If the new option costs more, you'll need to cover the difference before we can confirm the change. If your preferred choice is full, you can pick another date, timeslot, or venue, or stick with your current booking. Please note that refunds aren’t available.

There are limited or no tickets left for a time-slot or day that I want to attend, can I still get tickets?Coombe Abbey

No. Unfortunately once we reach capacity for a timeslot or an entire night, that timeslot/night becomes sold out and we can not issue further tickets. Visitor numbers and capacity per timeslots are carefully managed to ensure that the enjoyment and health and safety of all of our visitors and staff are protected. We do anticipate that a number of dates and time-slots will sell-out completely. We strongly recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment. If you wish to attend at the same time as family members or friends we strongly recommend that you purchase all tickets under one booking so that you can ensure there are sufficient available tickets for your party on your preferred date/time slot, before any tickets have been purchased.

I want to buy 4 tickets but only 3 are left on that time-slot, what do I do?Coombe Abbey

Unfortunately once we reach capacity for a timeslot or an entire night, that timeslot/night becomes sold out and we can not issue further tickets. You will need to select a different timeslot/night for your booking.

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