Luminate is open from November to December. Specific dates depend on your chosen venue.
In order to ensure that Luminate can be enjoyed by everyone to the utmost, it has been designed as a continuous experience, with strictly fixed entry time slots, starting from 4.30pm onwards, which must be pre-booked in advance.
To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our visitors, we allocate a set number of tickets per timeslot and would ask that all visitors adhere to their booked timeslot. Our entry time slots are every fifteen minutes from 4.30-4.45pm through to 8.00pm – 8.15pm. At certain sites, we offer later slots on popular nights (Please check the site ticketing page for more info).
We're thrilled to announce that, due to popular demand, Luminate is once again opening its doors to our furry friends on a limited number of special nights! Dogs will be welcome to join their two legged friends on more dates for 2025. Look for the dog symbol on the calendar.
These are the only dates when dogs are permitted. We want to make sure everyone has a great time, so please follow these simple rules:
• Each dog must have a responsible adult to supervise and control them at all times— maximum of two dogs per adult, please!
• Just like our two-legged guests, dogs need to stick to the marked footpath.
• Keep your pup on a short lead—no extendable leads, please.
• Never leave your dog unattended.
• If a dog shows aggressive behaviour towards people or fellow dogs, they won’t be able to join the trail.
Luminate reserves the right to refuse entry or ask any misbehaving or disruptive dogs to leave for the safety and enjoyment of all visitors.
Remember, Luminate is a vibrant, magical place with flashing lights, smoke effects, and lots of music and people. If your dog might feel uneasy, distressed, or act aggressively in this environment, it’s best to leave them at home.
Thank you for being responsible dog owners and helping us to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone!
*** XL BULLY DOGS** We do not allow XL Bully Dogs and/or banned/dangerous breed dogs at Luminate. Entry will be denied to any person attempting to bring those breeds on site.
Event FAQ's
Get ready for a magical evening!
Wander through the enchanting illuminated trail, all set to soothing ambient tunes. As you stroll through your chosen venue, you'll encounter dazzling highlights that will leave you in awe.
The trail is about a mile long and should take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes, depending on your pace.
Cosy up by our fire pit and enjoy toasting marshmallows (bring your own or buy them on-site!). Enjoy delicious food and drinks from our kiosk halfway through.
Remember, it’s an outdoor adventure during winter nights, so it can get chilly, dark, and sometimes wet. Bundle up and wear sturdy shoes!
Keep in mind, Luminate doesn't feature traditional festive decorations or Father Christmas—he's busy up at the North Pole preparing for the big day!
Get ready to indulge in some tasty festive treats and drinks during your visit! We'll share more details soon, but you can count on hot chocolate, tea, coffee, mulled wine, and marshmallows by the fire pit. Feel free to bring your own marshmallows, just remember the skewers!
🚫 No outside alcohol allowed—anyone caught with it will be asked to leave, no refunds.
Luminate takes place outdoors, during the winter, after dark. Luminate will go ahead whatever the weather (other than in very exceptional circumstances, if we consider it unsafe to open).
So it will be cold, dark and, on rainy days, wet! Please wrap up warmly & wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for winter weather.
Ticketing FAQ's
All tickets must be pre-booked online in advance through our website.
Please remember tickets are only available directly through our website, and a limited number available through lovetovisit.com. We do not sell through any other 3rd party websites.
A family ticket covers 2 adults and up to 2 kids aged 3 to 15. Little ones aged 2 and under can join the fun for free, no ticket needed! Just make sure to buy all 4 tickets at once to grab the family ticket deal. Please note, once purchased, family tickets can't be split.
To make changes to your booking, including switching venues, just follow the steps HERE. Changes are subject to availability. We’re sorry, but we can’t modify bookings within 48 hours of the original date. If the new option costs more, you'll need to cover the difference before we can confirm the change. If your preferred choice is full, you can pick another date, timeslot, or venue, or stick with your current booking. Please note that refunds aren’t available.
