Glow Wild Programme
Wakehurst's magical Christmas light trail in Sussex returns for 2025.
27 November 2025 to 3 January 2026
4pm to 10pm (closing times vary)
Christmas lights
A brand-new trail for 2025 – discover the magic of Glow Wild
A new light trail every year
Wander through our wild botanic landscape, aglow with over 2000 hand-made lanterns from international and local artists.
Let lanterns guide your journey
Choose a hand-made lantern to accompany you on our trail of twinkling lights
Festive family moments
Make memories and capture the magic with a seasonal selfie in front of the iconic moon and stars or Glow Wild sign.
The Wakehurst Christmas tree
Make memories beneath Wakehurst’s famous giant Redwood Christmas tree, covered in over 1800 energy-saving bulbs.
Mansion projection
Watch on as our Elizabethan Mansion transforms into a living laboratory - a story unfolds in a display bursting with vivid colour and the wonders of nature.
Fireside marshmallows
Enjoy festive street eats, hearty family favourites, and indulgent treats. Plus storytellers and marshmallows around warming firepits.
Watch the Glow Wild trailer
New for Glow Wild 2025
Discover the magic of our brand-new light trail with stunning never-before-seen installations that reimagine the natural world
Moon River - a journey through nature
Follow a shimmering river of over 13,000 programmed lights, flowing through the landscape as the moon rises in the distance.
Illuminated treescapes
Our iconic botanical tree collections lit up for the festive season.
Polypodipus
A fantastical creature fused with nature rises from the depths, with fern-like tentacles aglow.
Chandeliers of Nature
A sparkling salute to nature’s brilliance beautifully dangle from the trees above.
Call of the Wild
Glowing fungi light the way for a night council of mythical creatures, sharing their whispered wisdom around the fire.
Gather Round the Story Circle
Listen to wild tales around the flickering fire, adorned with twinkling lights.
Flutterby Garden
A delicate dreamy glade celebrating the magic of movement with wonderous winged creatures.
The Secret Sea Garden
A journey beneath the waves into the fantastic undersea realm of sea beasts and plants.
Dreaming of New Beginnings
A glowing warrior sleeps - skin etched in luminous seeds and hair flowing across the landscape.
The Caravan of Creatures
A magical procession of giant creatures - from polar bear and elephant to stag and wolf - carrying the seeds of our future. Inspired by the Millennium Seed Bank.
A Journey through Nature
Reimagined animals from land and sea gather on the glowing river banks.
Gifts and experiences
Discover Wakehurst's Christmas gifts and experiences.
Members' preview night
Exclusive early access to Glow Wild, with limited capacity and a festive VIP mansion experience, at a discounted rate. For one night only!
Glow Wild activity pack
Take the magic home with our Glow Wild activity pack, containing seasonal activities and creative fun. Purchase as an add-on when booking Glow Wild tickets and collect when you visit.
Christmas shopping
Feel the joy of Christmas shopping at the Visitor Centre Shop and Plant Centre, where you'll find a range of botanical-inspired gifts and treasures - Wakehurst/Kew members save 10%
Eat and drink at Glow Wild
Christmas corner
Beneath our giant twinkling Christmas tree enjoy seasonal street eats from mac'n'cheese, to bratwurst, loaded potatoes and hot dogs. Plus winter warming hot drinks with all the frills.
Marshmallow firepits
Embrace the Glow at two fire-pitstops along the route. Savour hand-fluffed marshmallows in tempting Christmas flavours.
Family dining
Family dining at the Stables Restaurant pre- or post your trail visit. With hearty hot-counter favourites, and a new wood-fired pizzeria. Diverse menus for all ages - no booking needed.
Mansion Mezze experience
Make it a night to remember with VIP access to our Christmas Mansion and enjoy a seasonal sharing platter full of festive goodies. Available every Friday and Saturday during Glow Wild - purchase as an add-on when booking Glow Wild tickets.
Plan your visit to Glow Wild
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.
Glow Wild FAQs
Visit the Support Centre on SEE Tickets when you click 'Book tickets'.
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Glow Wild trailer
Watch the Glow Wild trailer and get a glimpse of the wonder of an evening at Glow Wild.
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Glow Wild map
Key information for planning the perfect evening at Glow Wild
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