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Whether you're uncovering enchanting scenes, engaging with sensory experiences or sharing magical discoveries with family and friends, every turn of this winter light trail offers new opportunities to connect with the sights, sounds and stories that bring the National Remembrance Gardens to life.
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As you journey through the grounds after dark, exciting new interactive installations will invite you to play, explore and become part of the experience this Christmas.
Wander through an Enchanted Garden where shimmering lights and spellbinding sounds bring the magic to life. Look closely to discover miniature holographic fairies and magical beings hidden among the foliage.
Visitors of all ages can also take turns composing a colourful song at the Piano Keys, or create silhouettes at the Cone of Light. Make sure to leave time to challenge each other to a game of Tug of War, using the colourful tubes of light and your quick hands!
Some of Illuminated's most popular features are back for another year, welcoming returning visitors and first-time guests alike. Stepping Stones, an exciting way to travel across the Gardens, lights the path beneath your feet. Beacons will once again wash the Armed Forces Memorial in colourful light, and make sure to visit the top where you can hang a bulb in a display of collective memory.
Entry to Illuminated is every 30 minutes between 4.30pm and 6.30pm (7pm on peak evenings). Relaxed sessions will be held at 4.30pm on 9, 13 and 15 December
Once you have entered the event, please feel free to spend as long as you wish exploring Illuminated until the site closes.
Illuminated will not be running on 7 and 14 December.
| Advance tickets | Standard tickets | |
| Adult | £22 | £27 |
| Child (5-15) | £13 | £16 |
| Child (under 5) | Free | Free |
| Carer | Free | Free |
| Friend* | Save 10% on up to 4 adult tickets |
Please note: advance tickets are available until 30 October 2026.
*Friends should call 01283 245 100 to book tickets. Discount valid for up to four tickets per Friend. All other tickets will be charged at the standard rate. The Friend must be a member of the party attending the event.
Our standard parking charge will apply. Parking can be purchased at the time of booking, or on the evening when you arrive at the event.
| Advanced tickets | Standard tickets | |
| Adult | £20 | £25 |
| Child (5-15) | £12 | £15 |
| Child (Under 5) | Free | Free |
| Carer | Free | Free |
| Friend* | Save 10% on up to 4 adult tickets |
Please note: advanced tickets are available until 30 October 2026.
*Friends should call 01283 245 100 to book tickets. Discount valid for up to four tickets per Friend. All other tickets will be charged at the standard rate. The Friend must be a member of the party attending the event.
Our standard parking charge will apply. Parking can be purchased at the time of booking, or on the evening when you arrive at the event.
Save up to £7 per adult ticket with our group discounts below.
Groups of eight or more persons* can benefit from special group discounted tickets for off-peak evenings. Please call 01283 244 896 to book.
| Adult | £18 |
| Child (5-15) | £10 |
*Group must include a minimum of eight adult or child (5-15) tickets.
Our standard parking charge will apply. Parking can be purchased at the time of booking, or on the evening when you arrive at the event.
School and Uniformed Youth groups can benefit from special group discounted tickets for off-peak evenings. Please call 01283 244 896, or email nrggroups@britishlegion.org.uk to book.
School groups can also benefit from one free adult ticket per ten* booked.
| Adult | £18 |
| Child (5-15) | £10 |
*Group must include a minimum of eight adult or child (5-15) tickets.
Our standard parking charge will apply. Parking can be purchased at the time of booking, or on the evening when you arrive at the event.
Relaxed sessions will be held at 4.30pm on 9, 13 and 15 December. Capacities to attend relaxed sessions will be limited, and the experience will feature more muted light and sound effects.
Visitors with specific questions relating to accessibility can contact us in advance of their visit on 01283 245 100 or email nrginfo@britishlegion.org.uk.
During your visit our team will also be happy to answer any questions or queries. A visual story of the Illuminated experience will be available in the days before the event.
Free sensory backpacks can be borrowed from our Welcome Desk. The backpacks include fidget toys and a torch - which could be helpful as the trail is outside and in the dark.
Accessible toilets are available about halfway along the route and in the Remembrance Centre, where a Changing Places Facility is also available.
Baby changing facilities are available in the Remembrance Centre.
Though much of the experience travels along our hard-standing pathways, the route does feature areas where pathways are more uneven or are softer underfoot, in these areas hardstanding temporary trackway has been laid.
A limited number of wheelchairs and mobility scooters available to hire. To ensure availability, they should be booked in advance by calling 01283 245 100. We respectfully ask that a donation is made for the use of a manual wheelchair; a charge of £10 applies for the hire of an electric scooter. Payment will be taken at the time of booking.
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We look forward to welcoming visitors to Illuminated.
We have pulled together a list of all our frequently asked questions that will help you plan a visit.
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