Christmas at Westonbirt is back for 2026, and this year the arboretum near Tetbury has a new illuminated trail. The event runs from Friday 27 November to Thursday 31 December, on select evenings only, so check dates before you go.
What is on the trail
The trail takes visitors through the illuminated arboretum, where the trees are lit up for the winter months. The new installations for 2026 include the Sea of Light and the Ribbon Tunnels. Favourites are back too: the Christmas Cathedral and the Fire Garden.
The organisers say the show is made by the same team behind Christmas at Kew and Christmas at Blenheim Palace.
Food and drink
There are festive food and drink stalls along the way. Options include the Merry Burger, the Mistletoe Melt Dog and the Elf’s Cheese Wheel. Kids’ meals are available, and every stall has a meat-free option and a non-gluten option.
Tickets and prices
Tickets are on sale now. Prices for adults vary by time slot:
- Standard: £26.50
- Off-peak: £19.50
- Anytime, standard: £46.50
- Anytime, off-peak: £39
A family ticket for four is priced at £84 plus a £5 booking fee.
For dates, times and tickets, use the official Forestry England page for Christmas at Westonbirt: https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt/christmas . It lists the prices and links to the booking site.
