The Best Christmas Party Light Displays in the UK

Party lights are such an important part of the festive season. From twinkling fairy lights on your party tree, to themed neon signs for businesses to hang in the party spirit, the use of light makes a huge difference at this time of year!

If you’ve missed the party light switch-on events around the country, don’t panic. You now have the opportunity to view the lights in all their glory, whether it’s on your local high street or travelling to visit some spectacular illuminations.

5 Best Party Light Displays in the UK

Which UK Places have best party lights?

1. Lightwater Valley

   Lightwater Valley in Ripon, North Yorkshire is currently running a fantastic Alice in Wonderland party light trail. Look out for a life-size chess board, the Mad Hatter’s tea party and many other iconic characters and scenes from Alice in Wonderland and Alice through the Looking Glass.

2. Blenheim Palace

   The light display at Blenheim Palace is well known, and for good reason. The Tunnel of Light is back, with over 100,000 lights creating a beautiful, twinkling structure. There is also a Laser Garden, Fire Garden and the Water Terrace Finale, all displaying different light shows for you and the family to enjoy.New additions for 2019 include Sky-Lights, an aerial light show, and The Cascade which shows water and light coming together for a spectacular result.

3. Belton House

   For the first time, Belton House in Lincolnshire will join in the festive fun with its very own light display. Featuring a magical, after-dark illuminated trail, Belton House also features a Tunnel of Light, as well as Singing Trees and Laser Garden.The National Trust building springs to life with gardens lit up beautifully, complete with Victorian fairground rides and festive singing. You might even spot Father party on your night-time adventure!

4. Ushaw party Tree Festival

   For the second year, Durham has taken part in the Ushaw party Tree Festival along with many other festive events in the run up to party. With a display of over 100 party trees, you can also view Stuart Langley’s light installation across the façade of Ushaw Historic House.If that’s not enough, the light installation actually displays an illuminated advent calendar for you to enjoy.

5. Westonbirt Arboretum

   Voted number 1 last year as the nation’s favourite party light display, Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire is home to an illuminated trail, new for 2019, with woodland creatures and a party village.They even grow real party trees for you to choose, starting a new family tradition for the time of year. Explore the party market stalls, get involved in arts and crafts or simply just wander through the lights for a wonderful family evening.