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Explore the Enchanted Forest after dusk

16th November - 6th January

Winter Illuminations tickets

Our Winter Illuminations set our Enchanted Forest aglow every winter after dusk. Every year we welcome families, couples, and friends, to our ancient woodland to explore Yorkshire's best winter illuminations. Step into our magical illuminated wonderland and see what you find there.

We have plenty of Winter Illumination ticket options available from our  ‘Illuminations, Forest & Maze’, to our fully festive Gold tickets, there's something for everyone. Take a look at what's included in our different ticket options below:

  1. Illuminations, Forest & Maze Package

    Family of three smiling in the tendrills while looking at the lights

    Available daily 22nd Nov - 5th January

    Tickets from £17.50 per person

    • Explore our Winter Illuminations in the Enchanted Forest and Maze from dusk
    • All day access to the Enchanted Forest filled with adventure playgrounds, interactive installations, and magical characters
    • All day access to the Snowflake Maze
    • Access to all catering outlets
    • Access to Gift Shop
    • Access to Christmas Tree Shop
    • Add Ice Skating from £6 per person
    • Add a 1.5h Playhive slot from £3.50 per person

  2. Illuminations Mid-Week Meal Deal

    Midweek Meal Offer Nov 24

    Available Monday - Thursday until 11th December

    Tickets from £20.00 per person

    • Explore our Winter Illuminations in the Enchanted Forest and Maze from dusk
    • Choose from a selection of meal options, like our delicious pizzas
    • Add an activity - choose from Ice Skating, 90 minutes in the Playhive, or a trip on the train
    • Available Monday - Thursday throughout November, and 1st - 4th December, and 8th - 11th December
    • Entry from 3pm, with access to the Enchanted Forest filled with adventure playgrounds, interactive installations, and magical characters
    • Entry from 3pm to the Snowflake Maze
    • Access to all catering outlets
    • Access to Gift Shop
    • Access to Christmas Tree Shop

  3. Illuminations & Ice Skate

    A boy learning to ice skate with a penguin aid

    Available daily 22nd Nov - 5th January - only from chosen entry time

    Tickets from £20.00 per person

    • Explore our Winter Illuminations in the Enchanted Forest and Maze from dusk
    • Unlimited Ice Skating - please see Ts & Cs for age recommendations
    • All day access to the Enchanted Forest filled with adventure playgrounds, interactive installations, and magical characters
    • All day access to the Snowflake Maze
    • Access to all catering outlets
    • Access to Gift Shop
    • Access to Christmas Tree Shop
    • Add a 1.5h Playhive slot from £3 per person

  4. Illuminations are also included in our Christmas ticket options

    Santa and Mrs Claus waving

    Adults from £17.50 per person

    Children from £25.00 per child over 2 years old

    • Choose from our Gold or Silver tickets which include Illuminations in all tickets
    • Off-Peak Silver tickets are also available Monday-Thursday until 17th December

Please note:

  • Under 2s are free for all main activities.
  • All children except babes in arms require a Grotto Experience ticket.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times in the Playhive, shoes and bare feet are not permitted in the Playhive. Guests may wear their own socks, or you can purchase a pair of our Playhive Play Slippers which are yours to keep.
  • One free registered cared aged 18+ for every paying disabled guest, proof is required.
  • Illuminations & Ice Skate tickets will only be permitted entry from chosen entry time on ticket.
  • All minors under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18+ at all times.

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