Windsor Great Park Illuminated
Visitors journey through an enchanting woodland filled with sparkling light installations, projections, music, and fountain displays. The Festive Village features traditional funfair rides including a Big Wheel, Carousel, and Chair-O-Planes. Guests can also pause at cosy rest stops to toast marshmallows or enjoy festive food and warm drinks.
What to Expect
Woodland light trail featuring projections, fountain displays, and traditional funfair rides.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Windsor Great Park
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
Food & Drink
The trail offers wood-fired pizzas, burgers, topped chips, waffles, crêpes, marshmallows, doughnut bites, churros, mulled wine and hot chocolate, with festive drinks at the Windsor Tavern.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families who enjoy outdoor festive light trails
Vibe
Magical and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adult: £23.65 off-peak, £31.35 peak, £26.95 standard, £19.80 super off-peak. Child aged 3–15: £15.68 off-peak, £20.35 peak, £18.15 standard, £12.10 super off-peak. Family of 2 adults and 2 children: £70.68 off-peak, £92.40 peak, £79.20 standard, £56.10 super off-peak. Prices include a 10% booking fee. Parking costs £7.70 super off-peak, £8.25 off-peak, and £8.80 standard or peak. Friends of The Savill Garden and Windsor Great Park members receive one free car parking pass, redeemable once and connected to their membership. – Get tickets
- Parking: Parking is limited and must be purchased in advance with the entry ticket. On-site parking costs £7.70 super off-peak, £8.25 off-peak, and £8.80 standard or peak. Friends of The Savill Garden and Windsor Great Park members receive one free parking pass, connected to membership and redeemable once.
- Accessibility: There's an accessibility guide, details of accessible parking, and tickets for essential companions, personal assistants and carers. Tuesday 24 November is a low sensory day.
- Pets: Dogs are welcome; the trail is dog friendly.
Tips & Advice
- Book your car park pass with your entry ticket, because parking is limited and has to be bought in advance.
- Choose Tuesday 24 November if anyone in your group needs a calmer visit, because that is the trail's low sensory day.
- Friends of The Savill Garden and Windsor Great Park members should claim their free parking pass, which is tied to the membership and can only be used once.
- Book the Festive Village funfair rides online ahead of your visit, since booking in advance gets you the best value.
- Pick a different date than 17 November or Christmas Day, because the trail is closed on both of those days this season.
Special Events & Promotions
- Low sensory day on Tuesday 24 November
- New light installations this year alongside returning favourites
- One free car parking pass for Friends of The Savill Garden and Windsor Great Park members, redeemable once
- Funfair rides in the Festive Village, best value when booked online in advance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, the trail is dog friendly.
What is there to eat and drink?
Savoury options include wood-fired pizzas, burgers, and freshly cooked chips with a choice of toppings. For something sweet, there are waffles, crêpes, doughnut bites and churros, and you can toast marshmallows at the rest stops. Mulled wine and hot chocolate are served along the trail, and the Windsor Tavern has festive drinks.
How does parking work?
Parking is limited and must be bought in advance with your entry ticket. Friends of The Savill Garden and Windsor Great Park members get one free parking pass, which is tied to the membership and can be used once.
What accessibility support is there?
There's an accessibility guide, details of accessible parking, and tickets for essential companions, personal assistants and carers. Tuesday 24 November is a low sensory day.
Are there rides?
Yes, traditional funfair rides return to the Festive Village: the Big Wheel, Carousel, Mini Carousel and Chair-O-Planes. Book online in advance for the best value.
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