Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Tickets on Sale

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Available to 23 September 2024

Book now from £30.78 £24.00

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45% discount on tickets!

Seasonal events like Halloween and Christmas, no matter how big or small, sell out extremely fast and are usually cheaper the earlier you book them. We recommend you book your tickets as soon as you possibly can to avoid disappointment.

What else is on at Yorkshire Wildlife Park?

Get your tickets for one of the best Christmas things to do in South Yorkshire for 45% OFF!

It's that time of year again, and the Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park are back for 2023.

  • When? Every weekend starting from the 17th November to ending on the 14th January
  • What time? Timeslots between 4.15pm and 7.15pm. Closes at 9pm
  • Why book now? Tickets are selling very quickly. Book now for best prices online and don't forget to add promo code DAYSOUT for an extra 10% discount, on top of the built in 45% OFF

A dazzling winter wonderland in South Yorkshire

Wrap up warm and experience the park after dark as you journey through multiple illuminated enchanted realms and join Yorkshire Wildlife Park as they light up the nights this festive season.

Explore the magic of this dazzling light and lantern festival, with over 2,400 metres of illuminated trails filled with awe-inspiring giant lanterns, including de’lights’ such as, Animal Adventures, Under the Sea, Fairytale Kingdoms, plus brand new for 2023 - Space Odyssey and The Spirit of Christmas!

Indulge in festive fun for the whole family and treat yourself to tasty hot food and drinks as you make your way through this walk-around experience! 

Yorkshire Wildlife Park,
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Auckley,
GB DN9 3HQ
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  • Food and drinks
  • Gift shop
  • Toilets

Yes, they offer:

  • A limited number of manual wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available to pre-book. Guests are welcome to bring along their own wheelchair or mobility scooter
  • A limited number of single or double Child strollers are available to hire from their Guest Services office
  • Toilets
  • Assistance dogs only – they are welcome throughout the park, except in animal walkthrough areas. On arrival they ask you make a member of staff in the ticket kiosks aware that there will be an assistance dog onsite so they can explain any restrictions to you and inform the animal teams
  • We recommend sensible footwear – you’re going to be busy!

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