Luminate Shugborough - Staffordshire Winter Light Trail

Luminate Light Trails

Available to 31 December 2024

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Get tickets to a stunning winter light show in Staffordshire this Christmas

Luminate returns to Shugborough Estate for 2024, bringing along its signature colourful environments and breathtaking displays for families to enjoy.

  • When is Luminate at Shugborough Estate? Luminate at Shugborough Estate will be taking place from Friday the 29th of November to Tuesday the 31st of December 2024. 
  • Who is Luminate Staffordshire for? Luminate is a family-friendly event that visitors of all ages will love!
  • How much are Luminate tickets? You can get your best price tickets for Luminate Staffordshire from just £15 for adults and £10 for kids!

Buy your Luminate tickets in just a few clicks today and have them delivered to you by email and SMS, then you can start looking forward to the Luminate winter light trail this Christmas today! 

Enjoy one of the best Christmas events in Staffordshire for 2024 with the Luminate Christmas light trail

This winter, head down to Shugborough Estate in Great Haywood, Staffordshire for a winter light show like no other. 

Luminate's winter Trail is lighting up the historic site of the Shugborough Estate this Christmas season for a path of colour and wonder that will delight the entire family. 

Be sure to wrap up warm! These are outdoor evening events and will be taking place whatever the weather, come rain or snow. 

What's to discover at Shugborough Estate Winter Light Trail? 

  • A long walk of lights and music through the historic site of Shugborough Estate
  • A stunning display of light and ambience that immerses you into a world of brightness
  • Warm up by the fire pit and enjoy toasty marshmallows! 

Put on your warm clothes and head to Shugborough Estate this Christmas for a magical winter trail that is certain to leave you captivated. Fun for all ages, book your tickets to Shugborough Estate Winter Light Trail this winter for an unforgettable family day out. 

Check out the other Luminate Light Trails this winter to see what other Christmas activities and events are going on for 2024. 

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How to find us

By car:

Signposted from M6 exit 13; six miles east of Stafford on A513; entrance at Milford. Entry via Milford Gates only to enable vehicle one way system. No entry via White Barn Farm gate.

Parking: Parking in main car park only.

Sat Nav: Use grid location 52.789294, -2.033064 to get to the entrance.

By foot: 

The estate lies on the Staffordshire Way from Uttoxeter to Penkridge and local Cannock Chase Geotrail (find local buses). Walks link to towpaths along Trent & Mersey Canal from Rugeley and Stone and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal from the edge of Stafford to Penkridge and Wolverhampton. 

By train:

There are direct trains to Stafford from:

  • Wolverhampton (15 mins)
  • Stoke-On-Trent (15 mins)
  • Birmingham New Street (30 mins)
  • Manchester Piccadilly (1 hour)
  • Coventry (1 hour)
  • Liverpool Lime Street (1 hour)

By bus:

Buses stop outside from:

  • Stafford (10-30 mins)
  • Rugeley (15 mins)
  • Lichfield (50 mins).

There are connecting buses to Rugeley from Cannock (25 mins) and to Stafford from Eccleshall (20 mins) and Penkridge (30 mins). 

  • Food and drink outlets
  • Toilets
  • Free parking

Please note that the entire trail takes place outside. It will be cold, dark and sometimes wet. Please wrap up warm and wear sturdy footwear.

There are food and drink kiosks at each of the Luminate venues. Be sure to pick up some marshmallows for the fire pit! 

For the safety and enjoyment of all our visitors, dogs are NOT permitted at Luminate, with the exception of guide dogs and assistance dogs.

Luminate is a family-friendly event that makes for an enchanting experience for visitors of all ages! 

Please arrive no more than 15-20 minutes before your start time. 

Carers are welcome to come for free to Luminate. There must be at least one full paying child/adult in the group.

Yes, toilets are situated in each of the Luminate sites. 

Yes, photography at Luminate is encouraged! 

Santa won't be at Luminate as he is far too busy at this time of year making presents!

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