Winter Illuminations - Light & Lantern Festival

The Winter Illuminations will run on the following dates:

Friday 15th November - Saturday 16th November

Friday 22nd Saturday November - Saturday 23rd November

Thursday 28th November - Sunday 1st December

Thursday 5th December - Sunday 8th December 

Thursday 12th December - Tuesday 24th December

Thursday 26th December - Tuesday 31st December

Thursday 2nd January - Friday 3rd January

YWP and the Winter Illuminations will be closed on Christmas Day, 25^th December.

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We recommend that all tickets need to be purchased in advance; key dates will sell out very quickly, so we suggest booking sooner rather than later!

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As this is a special event outside our usual opening hours, tickets for the Winter Illuminations are not included with Annual Memberships.

Members are of course welcome to make a reservation to visit during standard daytime opening hours throughout the winter season. 

If you are a Gold Annual Member, you will receive a voucher code for one free admission to this event.

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On average we are expecting it to take around 90 minutes. The trail is a one-way circular route and is approximately 2.4km, or 1.5 miles.

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The Park is fully accessible for wheelchair users.  Some areas of the Winter Illuminations may be over mildly uneven ground. Certain areas of the trail may be dimly lit. The full one-way circular Winter Illuminations route is flat and involves no steps or stairs.

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There will be catering outlets open during the Winter Illumination as part of the route where you can buy festive food and hot drinks.

Some of the food items on offer include: Pastries, Pizzas, Sandwiches and Fries.

Evolution Restaurant will also be open, so if you fancy a meal in a uniquely themed restaurant make sure you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Click here to book your table.  

Alternatively, Wilds Cafe Bistro will also be open for bookings. Kick back in this casual but elegantly themed dining venue with an inviting atmosphere and great service. Click here to book your table. 

We advise booking in advance for all our restaurants to avoid disappointment. 

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Tickets are non-transferrable and non-refundable after purchase.

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The event takes place outdoors, please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear for winter weather. The events will only be cancelled in the extreme event of wild weather which causes a health and safety concern. 

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Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the park and pets cannot be left in vehicles in the car park.

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Yes, we need to clear the park prior to opening the Winter Illuminations event each evening. Therefore, if you wish to visit for the day and stay for the evening event, we would recommend booking an earlier time slot to save you waiting around. Alternatively, while you wait why not explore the shops, play areas and restaurants at the Yorkshire Hive!

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No, the old Warning Tongue Lane / Brockholes Lane entrance will not be open for Members or any other guest during the Winter Illuminations evening event.

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We have a limited number of manual wheelchairs available to pre-book free of charge. Click here to book.

Alternatively, you can hire a mobility scooter for a small fee per day. Click here to book a mobility scooter. Hire is for the full day from time of collection. 

Upon booking your wheelchair/mobility scooter you will be asked to choose a 10am time slot. This is a full day reservation which can be collected at any time.

If all wheelchairs and mobility scooters are fully booked on the day you are attending, please ask on arrival if we have any availability, however we cannot guarantee there will be any for you to hire, so please try to book in advance where possible.

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Day time park entry is not included in your Winter Illuminations Ticket. You can upgrade to both Day and Winter Illuminations Entry during the checkout process.

You can upgrade by adding a daytime for only £10pp or Christmas Fair and Park Entry for only £12pp.

Daytime park tickets purchased along with Winter Illuminations entry are valid any time from 9:45am (until final entry at 2pm) on the day of your visit.

Fair dates are as followed;
12th -15th and 19th - 22nd December

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