Temple Newsam, Leeds
20th November – 31st December 2026
FREE Flexible Booking:
change your booking upto 24 hours before for FREE
when and where
1 mile of lights
Northern Lights Leeds is a spectacular mile-long Christmas light trail at Temple Newsam, transforming the historic estate to a glowing winter wonderland.
Wander through the immersive light installations, uncover hidden moments of magic and explore our vibrant Christmas Village offering festive food, drinks and fairground fun.
THE LOST LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS
For 2026 we are launching our brand-new theme inspired by folklore, where the secrets of the fairies begin to unfold.
A journey filled with wonder, imagination, and festive magic awaits around every turn.
MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS UNFORGETTABLE
Award-winning light trails designed for families, friends, and unforgettable nights out, it’s one of the top things to do in Leeds this Christmas.
BOOK EARLY & SAVE
Early bird prices available on all ticket types until 31st August
Plus, enjoy our Kids Go Free offer on any Off-Peak slots – with up to 2x free children (aged 3-16) tickets when purchasing at least 1x Early Bird Adult Off-Peak ticket.
A rich history
Created by the team behind Kendal Calling and Bluedot festivals, Northern Lights has become one of the UK’s leading immersive light trail experiences.
Since launching in 2021, over 1.2 million visitors across the UK, our trails continue to delight audiences year after year
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Along with our sister sites across the country, we have won multiple awards for our magical after-dark experiences.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Friday 20th November – Thursday 31st December 2026
Temple Newsam, Leeds
Entry from 16:15 (closing times vary)
Read all of the information in our plan your visit section
TICKETS & Pricing
We have simplified our pricing for 2026 with just Peak and Off-Peak ticket tiers, alongside our two neuro-inclusive evenings.
Peak tickets from £17.25
£15.50-£22 each plus £1.75 transaction fee per order
Off Peak tickets from £13.75
£12-£17 each plus £1.75 transaction fee per order
Neuro Inclusive Evening tickets from £13.75
£12-£17 each plus £1.75 transaction fee per order
Early Bird ends 31st August, or sooner if the allocation sells out.
Click the button below, select your preferred date then your time slot.
As seen in
BBC Look North · Yorkshire Evening Post · Leeds List · Living North