Painswick Rococo Garden, in the Cotswolds near Stroud, is holding its Enchanted Garden by Night winter lights trail from 27 November 2026 to 2 January 2027.
The trail is an after-dark walk through the historic garden, with illuminations, woodland animals and a hidden village. This year the organisers have added a larger miniature village and a new river of light.
What is new for 2026
- Nocturnal animals showing off their young
- A bigger miniature village and woodland hamlet, including a pub, church and post office
- A river of light running through the garden
- More surprises along the route
Visiting
Allow around two hours to walk the illuminated garden and enjoy the seasonal refreshments. The café is open, and there is a shop with gifts from local artists.
Standard nights are dog-friendly, with dogs on leads welcome. Off-peak sessions are on specific dates and times, and tickets for them are 10% off. Those dates include 27 and 28 November, 4 and 6 December, 10 and 17 December and 28 December.
Sensory Sensitive Evenings have a quieter atmosphere and fewer visitors. One is on Sunday 29 November. Only assistance dogs are allowed on these evenings. The garden has a sensory map showing light effects, music and benches, which is useful for planning a route in advance.
Tickets and access
Tickets are sold through the garden’s online booking page. Tickets are non-refundable, but the garden says it will try to move a booking to another date if you cannot come. Create an account when booking so you can change your date or time.
Parking on site is free. The garden has uneven paths because of its historic landscape, so check the accessibility information on the garden’s website before you visit. Proceeds support the garden’s charity, which runs the site and its wildlife habitats.
