Winter Illuminations - Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Available to 3 January 2025

Book now from £30.78 £20.80

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Save 10% on Yorkshire Wildlife Winter Illuminations tickets and enjoy one of the best Christmas lights event in Yorkshire

15th November 2024 - 3rd January 2025 - For a limited time only!

Christmas has official arrived at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, and the beloved Winter Illuminations are back for 2024, bigger, better and brighter than ever!

  • Date: 15th November 2024 - 3rd January 2025
  • Where: Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster, DN9 3QY
  • Suitable for: All ages!
  • Tickets Include: Access to Light Trail, Access to Food Stalls

 "Had a fabulous experience at the Winter Illuminations at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park.  The illuminations were brilliant, amazing - fabulous! A different array of animals, flowers and imaginary creatures. I loved it." - Facebook Review

Under 3's go FREE to Winter Illuminations when you spend Christmas in Yorkshire

"Only one word can describe this event... MAGICAL," - Facebook Review

Celebrate Christmas at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and get into the festive spirit at Yorkshire's Winter Illuminations, featuring over 3km of Lights, Lanterns and Illuminations!

  • Brand-new for 2024, travel Around the World in 80 Days in Yorkshire's winter wonderland
  • Enjoy the biggest and best winter light trail in Yorkshire!
  • Explore the wildlife park after dark with over 3km of Winter Lights, Lanterns and Illuminations
  • Discover a magical, illuminated journey across 6 continents!
  • See new installations and classic festive favourites
  • Get into the spirit with seasonal Selfie Spots and breathtaking backdrops
  • Enjoy family-friendly Fairground Rides suitable for all ages
  • Embark upon the ultimate Walk Around Experience and enjoy festive fun for everyone
  • Treat your tastebuds to a great range of Food and Drink, featuring festive favouriteswinter warmers and delicious drinks

"Their Winter Illuminations and Lantern Trail is Family Fabulous," - Yorkshire Life

Things to do and see at Yorkshire Wildlife's Winter Illuminations 2024

This Winter, get ready to enjoy the biggest and best winter light trail in Yorkshire! With so many things to do, see, explore, experience and enjoy, you won't be stuck looking for things to do this Christmas at Yorkshire's Winter Illuminations.

Dress up warm and experience incredible Christmas installations, themed around six different continents. Head to Yorkshire and take an illuminated journey across the globe when you embark on the ultimate Christmas experience in Yorkshire. 

Keep the little ones entertained with bright lights, and burn off that excess energy with a fun fairground ride! Or, you can choose from a multitude of seasonal selfie spots and grab the perfect photo for your Christmas Cards. 

Feeling peckish? Refresh and refuel yourself with a trip to the mouthwatering Food and Drink stalls and feast upon a range of light bites, hot food, delicious drinks and festive favourites.  

Book Yorkshire Winter Illuminations tickets for the best Christmas lights in Yorkshire!

Yorkshire Wildlife Park,
,
Auckley,
GB DN9 3HQ
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How to find us

By car:

Sat-Nav postcode: DN9 3QY – new car park entrance.

Once you’re almost there please follow the 'Brown Signs' directing you to Yorkshire Wildlife Park car park. As unfortunately if your Sat Nav has not been updated it may take you to the wrong entrance. 

By train:

The nearest train station to the park is Doncaster Station. The attraction is around 6 miles by taxi from Doncaster Rail and Bus Interchange.

By bus:

Take the number 57a bus to Grange Lane (Stand A3), where you will find The Yorkshire Hive entrance.

The 57a bus runs frequently throughout the day and on your return to the interchange, bus 57c is also available at select times.

  • Free parking
  • Toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Food & Drink

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

On average, the trial takes around 90 minutes to explore. The trail is a one-way circular route and is approximately 2.4km in length. 

Day time park entry is NOT included in your Winter Illuminations ticket. 

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

The trail 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.

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