Christmas lights and light trails in Surrey
Winter light trails have become one of the most popular evening outings of the season. These are the illuminated trails and light events in Surrey we have been able to confirm for 2026.
Most run timed entry slots after dark, so dress for cold, uneven ground and book a slot that suits young children's bedtimes.
11 events we have checked
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Christmas at Hatchlands Park 2026: The Christmasaurus
Hatchlands Park, East Clandon · 1 November to 31 December 2026
Hatchlands Park, a National Trust house near East Clandon, hosts a Christmas trail from 1 November to 31 December 2026. Visitors can see Christmas decorations inside the house and follow a family trail around the parkland inspired by the Christmasaurus books by Tom Fletcher. Booking is recommended, and details on times and prices are on the event page.
- Price:
- See website for prices
- Dates:
- See the event page for times
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Farnham Christmas Lights Switch-On
Gostrey Meadow, Farnham · 14 November 2026
Farnham starts its festive season with an afternoon in Gostrey Meadow of performances from local schools, theatre groups and dance companies. There are food and gift stalls, children's rides, face painting and Santa in his grotto.
- Price:
- Free
- Dates:
- Saturday 14 November 2026, 1pm to 6pm. Lights switched on at 4.30pm.
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Illuminate: Guildford Castle winter light trail
Guildford Castle, Guildford · 14 November to 1 January 2027
A 30 to 40 minute light trail around the grounds of Guildford Castle in the town centre, with a new route and new installations for 2026. It suits young families, with hot drinks at the bandstand and marshmallow toasting pits.
- Price:
- Tickets are sold online for timed sessions; check prices on the Illuminate website.
- Dates:
- From Saturday 14 November 2026 on selected evenings into the new year, with timed sessions.
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RHS Glow at Wisley
RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley · 20 November to 3 January 2027
The RHS lights up its flagship garden after dark, with a 'field of fire', giant crocuses, a fairy village in the Rock Garden and an illuminated enchanted garden in the Glasshouse. Two light shows set to music run along the route.
- Price:
- From £6
- Ages:
- Under 5s go free with a pre-booked ticket.
- Dates:
- Selected dates from Friday 20 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, 4pm to 9pm, last entry 7.30pm. Open on Christmas Eve for the first time, closing at 8pm. SEN evenings on 26 November and 1 December.
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Collectively Camberley Christmas Cracker
Camberley town centre, Camberley · 21 November 2026
Camberley's business group opens the festive season with a free day of strolling entertainers, a Christmas market from Surrey Markets, live music and dance across the town centre. Look out for Father Christmas.
- Price:
- Free
- Dates:
- Saturday 21 November 2026, 10am to 4pm across the town centre.
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Godalming Christmas Lights Switch-On
The Pepperpot, Godalming · 22 November 2026
Godalming Town Council switches on the town's Christmas lights at the Pepperpot, the old market house in the centre of town. It is a short, free community gathering on a Sunday evening.
- Price:
- Free
- Dates:
- Sunday 22 November 2026, 4.30pm to 6.30pm, with the switch-on at 5pm.
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Tadworth Christmas Lighting Event
Station Approach and High Street, Tadworth, Tadworth · 25 November 2026
A free community evening in Tadworth with two switch-ons: first at Station Approach with the Tadworth Junior Choir, then on the High Street with special guest Phil Tufnell. A town crier leads people through the church garden to see the nativity lights.
- Price:
- Free
- Dates:
- Wednesday 25 November 2026, 3.30pm to 7pm. First switch-on at Station Approach at 4pm, second on the High Street at 5pm.
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Caterham Valley Christmas Market and Lights Switch-On
Croydon Road, Caterham, Caterham · 28 November 2026
Caterham Valley Parish Council holds a Christmas market on Croydon Road with the switch-on of the valley's Christmas lights.
- Price:
- Check details with Caterham Valley Parish Council.
- Dates:
- Saturday 28 November, 11am to 5pm.
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Reigate Christmas Fayre and Lights Switch-On
Church Street, Reigate, Reigate · 28 November 2026
Reigate Business Guild closes Church Street for its Christmas fayre, the town's busiest day of the year, with food, drink and gift stalls and a tombola. The day ends with the Christmas lights switch-on.
- Price:
- The fayre raises money for the town's Christmas lights; stalls, tombola and food are pay as you go.
- Dates:
- Saturday 28 November 2026. Stalls from about 11am to 5pm, with the lights switched on at 4.30pm. Church Street closes to traffic from 6am to 7pm.
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Walton's Christmas Festival of Light
The Heart Plaza and town centre, Walton-on-Thames · 28 November 2026
Love Walton's annual start to Christmas brings a full lantern parade, a Christmas market and live entertainment to Walton-on-Thames town centre.
- Price:
- Check details on the Love Walton website nearer the time.
- Dates:
- Saturday 28 November 2026, 11am to 7pm.
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A Night before Christmas at the Rural Life Living Museum
Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford · 18 December 2026
The open-air museum near Farnham opens after dark with its historic buildings decorated and lit for Christmas. There is live music, mince pies, mulled wine and a campfire for toasting marshmallows.
- Price:
- Ticketed; check prices on the museum's booking page.
- Dates:
- Friday 18 December 2026, in the evening (the museum gives 5pm to 9pm).
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Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit a light trail?
Earlier slots and weekdays are usually quieter. Late slots in the week before Christmas are the busiest.