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The weather is forecast to be really bad on my night, I no longer want to come, can I transfer my ticket to another night?Sandringham
Sorry, we can't offer refunds if you decide not to come because of bad weather or other reasons. We get that plans can change, so if you need to adjust your booking, you can do so more than 48 hours before your scheduled date, as long as there's space. Just Click HERE. Changes within 48 hours or less of your booked time slot are not permitted. All tickets are non-refundable. Please see our terms and conditions and cancellation policy, which all bookings are made pursuant to.
Please wrap up warm and wear appropriate winter clothing and footwear.
The weather is forecast to be really bad on my night, I no longer want to come, can I transfer my ticket to another night?Margam
Sorry, we can't offer refunds if you decide not to come because of bad weather or other reasons. We get that plans can change, so if you need to adjust your booking, you can do so more than 48 hours before your scheduled date, as long as there's space. Just Click HERE. Changes within 48 hours or less of your booked time slot are not permitted. All tickets are non-refundable. Please see our terms and conditions and cancellation policy, which all bookings are made pursuant to.
Please wrap up warm and wear appropriate winter clothing and footwear.
The weather is forecast to be really bad on my night, I no longer want to come, can I transfer my ticket to another night?Ashton Court
No. We can not issue any refunds for visitors who are disinclined to come due to inclement weather, or for any other reason. We understand that circumstances do change and changes to your booking, can be made more than 48 hours prior to your booking date, subject to availability. Click HERE. Changes within 48 hours or less of your booking are not permitted. All tickets are non-refundable. Please see our terms and conditions and cancellation policy, which all bookings are made pursuant to.
Please wrap up warm and wear appropriate winter clothing and footwear.
The weather is forecast to be really bad on my night, I no longer want to come, can I transfer my ticket to another night?Coombe Abbey
Sorry, we can't offer refunds if you decide not to come because of bad weather or other reasons. We get that plans can change, so if you need to adjust your booking, you can do so more than 48 hours before your scheduled date, as long as there's space. Just Click HERE. Changes within 48 hours or less of your booked time slot are not permitted. All tickets are non-refundable. Please see our terms and conditions and cancellation policy, which all bookings are made pursuant to.
Please wrap up warm and wear appropriate winter clothing and footwear.
The weather is forecast to be really bad on my night, I no longer want to come, can I transfer my ticket to another night?Birmingham
Sorry, we can't offer refunds if you decide not to come because of bad weather or other reasons. We get that plans can change, so if you need to adjust your booking, you can do so more than 48 hours before your scheduled date, as long as there's space. Just Click HERE. Changes within 48 hours or less of your booked time slot are not permitted. All tickets are non-refundable. Please see our terms and conditions and cancellation policy, which all bookings are made pursuant to.
Please wrap up warm and wear appropriate winter clothing and footwear.
What should I wear?Sandringham
Luminate takes place outdoors, during the winter, after dark. Luminate will go ahead whatever the weather (other than in very exceptional circumstances, if we consider it unsafe to open).
So it will be cold, dark and, on rainy days, wet! Please wrap up warmly & wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for winter weather.
Is the trail dark or covered?Sandringham
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!
What provision do you make for guests with mobility restrictions?Sandringham
The trail has been created to be as accessible as possible within the context of the natural site of Sandringham Country Park. All of the route is outside and not under cover. The route is all based across paths, however, please note that some of the paths are loose bark/chippings, which may be tricky to traverse in adverse weather. Whilst care has been taken to remove all known trip hazards, the trail does take place in a country park, so may have stones/leaves/twigs etc, across the path. There will be some sections where cabling crosses the trail, these will be covered by cable ramp covers.
Accessible toilets are situated at the Courtyard.
If extreme weather conditions mean that the trail is not fully accessible for people using wheeled mobility aids (bearing in mind the general limitations as set out above), consideration will be made on a case by case basis to allow tickets to be transferred to an alternative date when the ground conditions are more suitable.
We want everybody who attends Luminate to have a wonderful experience with us and our stewards on the night will all be happy to assist you wherever possible. If you need any assistance on the night, please just ask.
If you have any further questions about access that are not covered by the above, please contact us via email on access@luminatesandringham.com
Can I bring my mobility scooter or can mobility aids be provided?Sandringham
You are welcome to bring your own mobility scooter. Unfortunately, we don't have any available to hire.
The trail has been created to be as accessible as possible within the context of the natural site of Sandringham Country Park. All of the route is outside and not under cover. The route is all based across paths, however, please note that some of the paths are loose bark/chippings, which may be tricky to traverse in adverse weather. Whilst care has been taken to remove all known trip hazards, the trail does take place in a country park, so may have stones/leaves/twigs etc, across the path. There will be some sections where cabling crosses the trail, these will be covered by cable ramp covers.
Accessible toilets are situated at the Courtyard.
If extreme weather conditions mean that the trail is not fully accessible for people using wheeled mobility aids (bearing in mind the general limitations as set out above), consideration will be made on a case by case basis to allow tickets to be transferred to an alternative date when the ground conditions are more suitable.
We want everybody who attends Luminate to have a wonderful experience with us and our stewards on the night will all be happy to assist you wherever possible. If you need any assistance on the night, please just ask.
If you have any further questions about access that are not covered by the above, please contact us via email on access@luminatesandringham.com
What should I wear?Margam
Luminate takes place outdoors, during the winter, after dark. Luminate will go ahead whatever the weather (other than in very exceptional circumstances, if we consider it unsafe to open).
So it will be cold, dark and, on rainy days, wet! Please wrap up warmly & wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for winter weather.
Is the trail dark or covered?Margam
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!
What provision do you make for guests with mobility restrictions?Margam
The trail has been created to be as accessible as possible within the context of the natural site of Margam Country Park and Castle. Please note that the overall site at Luminate Margam covers some steep gradients, so regrettably the trail does involve some unavoidable steep inclines/declines, which unfortunately some guests using wheelchairs/mobility aids may find very difficult. If a member of your party wishes to visit in advance (either in the daytime or on a separate night) to assess this, prior to your scheduled trip, please contact margam@luminate.live and we can happily facilitate this.
All of the route is outside and not under cover. Following the completion of the bottom section of the trail, the trail proceeds up a steep section of the Orangery gardens. If you are familiar with the site, this is up the usual site path which crosses the waterfall bridge and continues straight up towards the Castle Car park. This section is over permanent paths, but they are a softer standing path and may be difficult to traverse during/after inclement weather. After the catering area/fire pits, the trail proceeds down the permanent path in front of the wide Castle steps and towards the blue orangery gates. Stewards are located throughout the trail, should you need assistance at all during your visit please just ask one of our stewards. If you need any further information prior to your visit, please contact us on access@luminate.live.
Whilst care has been taken to remove all known trip hazards, the trail does take place in a country park, so may have stones/leaves/twigs etc, across the path. There will be some sections where cabling crosses the trail, these will be covered by cable ramp covers.
Accessible toilets are situated at the Car-Park and at the Castle Courtyard (approximately 0.7 miles into the trail).
If extreme weather conditions mean that the trail is not fully accessible for people using wheeled mobility aids (bearing in mind the general limitations as set out above), consideration will be made on a case by case basis to allow tickets to be transferred to an alternative date when the ground conditions are more suitable.
Please note that Waterfall Bridge is wide enough to fit a standard wheelchair (and/or standard single pram). If your wheelchair/mobility aid is wider than standard, please contact us so that we can advise further as to suitability.
We want everybody who attends Luminate to have a wonderful experience with us and our stewards on the night will all be happy to assist you wherever possible. If you need any assistance on the night, please just ask. If you have any further questions about access that are not covered by the above, please contact us via email on access@luminate.live.
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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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