Glow Wild

Glow Wild, Wakehurst's magical Christmas light trail, returns for 2025.

Glow Wild mansion and Christmas tree

Date and time

Selected evenings, 27 November 2025 to 3 January 2026

4.00pm to 10pm

Location

Wakehurst, Sussex

Price

Prices from £13.50, under 4s go free!

Member, family, and group discounts available

Wakehurst and Kew members

Purchase up to 6 tickets at member price

Explore a woodland trail of lights and lantern installations at Glow Wild 2025 

The Wakehurst Christmas lights transform our wild botanic landscape into a dazzling winter wonderland, featuring stunning, never-before-seen artwork and installations that create an all-new magical light trail. 

Where seeds spark stories and the wild glows after dark, Glow Wild 2025 invites you to walk on the wild side. Encounter fantastical animals, walk among giants, and uncover the hidden secrets of our natural world. Be wowed by the giant mythical sea creature, join reimagined woodland wildlife on the banks of our biggest-ever installation, and enjoy a festive feast inside our classically dressed Christmas mansion

Brand new bespoke installations by international artists, a revamped festive street food experience beneath the iconic Christmas tree, and a mesmerising soundscape journey through the grounds make Glow Wild Sussex's most unique and unmissable Christmas light trail. 

Just 30 minutes from Brighton and London Gatwick, Glow Wild is easily accessible by public transport, with Haywards Heath station 10 minutes away. 

Free parking is available onsite at Wakehurst for any visitors arriving by car. Find everything you need to know to plan your visit to Glow Wild by heading to the Support Centre on SEE Tickets when you click 'Book tickets'. Type in your question to the search bar to get all the latest information and updates on your query.

Pre-booking tickets for Glow Wild is essential.
 
Car Free? If you would prefer to sit back and relax, you can enjoy direct coach services from right across the south coast. Find out more here with Event Travel Hub.  

Find out more about Glow Wild 2025 by visiting the Programme page - featuring detailed trail info, catering options and additional experiences.

 Visit the Glow Wild Programme page

Mansion pond installation at Glow Wild 2024

Glow Wild members' preview night

Discover the magic before it begins at a special rate and low capacity, exclusively for members.