Stockeld Park unveils biggest ever winter illuminations for 20th anniversary Christmas season
Stockeld Park is marking 20 years of festive celebrations with its biggest ever winter light trail, a brand-new lake spectacle, and a packed month of family holiday magic.
Popular Yorkshire attraction Stockeld Park is gearing up to celebrate 20 years of magical Christmases, unveiling its largest and most ambitious holiday line-up to date.
Two decades after owners Peter and Susie Grant transformed the estate’s long-established Christmas tree farm into the first Christmas Adventure experience in 2006, the park is marking the milestone with a series of major new additions for 2026.
The headline feature of the 20th anniversary season is Stockeld Park’s biggest Winter Illuminations trail yet.
The new installations include Wonders of the World, an epic forest projection following an explorer through Arctic, jungle, and desert landscapes, alongside Aqua Lumina, an expanded lake show inspired by the folklore of the Enchanted Forest.
Visitors exploring the woodland trail will also encounter glowing tendrils, the hypnotic moving colours of Liquid Drift, and smoke-filled bubbles at Illumibubble.
To build the expanded spectacle, Stockeld Park collaborated with design teams behind major national light trails including Christmas at Kew Gardens and RHS Wisley, pairing original musical scores with immersive lighting, fountains, and practical effects.
During the main festive run, families can visit Santa’s Grotto - featuring a journey through the North Pole village and an enchanted elevator ride - and enjoy a 30-minute production of Jack & The Beanstalk in the park’s theatre.
Returning seasonal highlights include the illuminated Snowflake Maze, the covered outdoor ice skating rink, the Flying Stocksman land train, and the four-story indoor Playhive adventure arena.
Peter Grant, owner of Stockeld Park, said: “Reaching 20 years of the Christmas Adventure is a real moment for us and has become such an important part of Stockeld Park’s story. Over the past two decades, we have seen families return year after year, with children who once visited Santa now bringing their own little ones to experience the magic.
“This year, we wanted the anniversary season to feel both familiar and full of new discoveries, from the first glimpse of the lights to the final festive surprise. It is a celebration of everything Stockeld Park has grown into, and of the families who have made it part of their Christmas tradition.”
When and how do I book for Stockeld Park’s Christmas season?
The Christmas Adventure officially runs from November 21 to December 24, kicking off with the annual Santa’s Arrival Parade at 1pm across its opening weekend.
The Winter Illuminations, ice skating, and indoor Playhive continue through to 3 January 2027, with a special one-off festive shopping evening taking place on Thursday, 19 November from 5pm to 8pm.
Full ticket options - including Gold, Silver, and Illuminations passes, as well as off-peak memberships and midweek meal deals - can be checked and booked in advance online via the official Stockeld Park website.