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Winter Illuminations - Kids Pass EXCLUSIVE

Up to 40% off

Includes day Park entry AND Winter Illuminations entry

Adult price ÂŁ21.92
Child Price ÂŁ19.52

Discover the magic Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Winter Illuminations, the most MAGICAL winter lantern trail. Explore the park after dark and the 3km illuminated trail featuring bespoke lanterns, incredible light displays and seasonal selfie spots. Plus, enjoy some incredible savings from Kids Pass. Includes day Park entry AND Winter Illuminations entry!

Select dates between 15th November 2025 - 10th January 2026

Christmas magic isn't the only thing at Yorkshire Wildlife Park this festive season 🪄

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A Wizard's Quest V2

✨New for 2025✨

Step into a truly spellbinding new chapter of Winter Illuminations with our brand new for 2025 area - A Wizard’s Quest!

Prepare for enchanting excitement as you explore a magical world of mystical lights, enchanted creatures, wise old Wizards and the wicked Snow Queen. Christmas magic isn't the only thing at Yorkshire Wildlife Park this festive season. 

Get your wands at the ready as you take an illuminated trip to the Warthogs School for Young Wizards & Witches as we take a journey on the ultimate festive fantasy!

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Your Kids Pass EXCLUSIVE includes day Park entry too! Enjoy all day access to see some of the most incredible and endangered animals at the Wildlife Park, before the light switch on! Explore from 9:45am, then return again to experience the park after dark. The perfect way to enjoy a full day of festive adventure for all ages.

Winter Illuminations FAQs

There will be catering outlets open along the route selling a variety of snacks and hot & cold drinks.

The eateries at The Yorkshire Hive will also be open but we advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment.

On average we are expecting it to take around 90 minutes. The trail is a one-way circular route and is approximately 3km, or 1.9 miles.

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

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. We need to clear the park prior to opening the Winter Illuminations event each evening before letting guest back in at their allocated time slot.

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

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!

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.

The Park is fully accessible for wheelchair users but please be aware that some areas may have uneven ground or be dimly lit. The full one-way circular route is flat and involves no steps or stairs.

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

Alternatively, you can hire a mobility scooter for a small fee per day. This is available on the extras page during the booking process. 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.

Adult Concession Ticket - A ticket for Seniors aged 65+ and Students with a valid Student ID Card.

Accessible Adult Ticket - A ticket for Adults aged 16+ living with a disability.

Accessible Child Ticket - A ticket for Children under the age of 16 living with a disability.

Accessible Adult Concession Ticket - A ticket for Seniors aged 65+ and Students with a valid Student ID Card living with a disability.

Winter Illuminations and the park will close at no later than 9pm. Please ensure you enter within your allocated time slot to ensure you have plenty of time to see all the trail.

Terms & Conditions

The Wildlife park is open during the day from 09:45 with last entry at 14:00. Note the Wildlife Park closes at 16:00 and the illuminations route is then laid out. The winter illuminations can be accessed from 16:15. Please select a time shot for admittance for both day admission and winter illuminations.

The Yorkshire hive is open during this period with Evolution experience restaurant and Wilds  CafĂ© bistro for catering. Onsite accommodation is available in the Hex Wildlife hotel.

Tickets are not transferable and no refundable as per standard YWP terms and conditions.

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