Forest of Light at Beamish Hall Hotel
Visitors journey through an illuminated ancient woodland filled with light displays, projections, music, and larger-than-life inflatables. Interactive installations invite guests to engage through touch, movement, and imagination as an immersive soundscape moves through the trees. At the entrance, visitors can pick up festive drinks and treats before exploring, with seasonal food available at The Stables bar and restaurant.
What to Expect
Illuminated woodland trail featuring interactive installations, projections, and an immersive soundscape.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (infants under 12 months complimentary)
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Beamish Hall
Food & Drink
The event entrance area offers hot chocolate, festive drinks, sweet treats and cake, while The Stables bar and restaurant serves seasonal meals.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy immersive light trails
Vibe
Immersive, festive, atmospheric
Energy Level
High
Budget
£
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Standard Forest of Light tickets: £12.00 to £13.00 per person. SEN reduced-capacity session tickets: £12.00 per person. Infants under 12 months are complimentary and do not require a ticket. Booking event tickets also gives access to discounted accommodation rates; contact Reservations for availability and pricing. – Get tickets
- Hours: 4pm - 8pm (last permitted entry).
- Parking: Free, plentiful parking at Beamish Hall.
- Accessibility: This event is not wheelchair accessible due to unsurfaced, uneven woodland paths with exposed roots, rocks, and mud.
- Pets: Only guide dogs are permitted.
Tips & Advice
- Check sunset times for your date and book a slot to match, since the lights have their full effect once darkness falls.
- Leave the pushchair at home and bring a sling or carrier, because the woodland paths are uneven, rocky in places and often muddy.
- Wear sturdy footwear for the woodland trail, as the paths have exposed roots and mud builds up over fairly long stretches.
- Be aware that the trail includes some flashing and strobe lighting, which matters if anyone in your group is sensitive to it.
- Be sure of your date before booking Forest of Light, since tickets cannot be refunded or transferred once reserved.
Special Events & Promotions
- SEN reduced-capacity sessions on a separate ticket give the full experience at 50% capacity per timeslot.
- All-new lighting design for winter 2026/27, with an immersive soundscape and specially commissioned displays.
- Forest of Light ticket holders get access to discounted accommodation rates at Beamish Hall through the Reservations team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Forest of Light for?
It's designed for all ages, backgrounds and abilities: families, friends, colleagues and groups. Infants under 12 months go free and don't need a ticket.
What's new this winter?
There's an all-new lighting design with a soundscape that moves with you through the trees. You'll also find specially commissioned displays, interactive installations that respond to touch and movement, and larger-than-life inflatables.
Which time slot should I book?
The props and interactive set run from opening each day, which suits younger children. For the full effect of the lights, check sunset times for your date and book your slot to match.
Where can I get food and drink?
The entrance area sells hot chocolate, festive drinks, sweet treats, cake and lights to carry along the trail. The Stables bar and restaurant serves Christmas favourites and seasonal specials.
Can I bring a pushchair or wheelchair?
It isn't wheelchair accessible. Most of the trail is on unsurfaced woodland paths that are uneven, rocky, rooty and often muddy. A sling or carrier is strongly recommended over a pushchair.
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