Romsey, Hampshire
27 November 2025 to January 3 2026
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Creating Memories that last forever

From first footsteps under twinkling trees to final festive sparkles, Light Up Trails transforms Sir Harold Hillier Gardens into a world of magic, music and wonder.  It’s where families return year after year to start the festive season.
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Loved by over 200,000 visitors

Light Up Hillier Gardens is the family Christmas event visitors come back to year after year.
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Spectacular Light Shows

Discover our all-new Enchanted trail with 8 zones, lasers, projections and breathtaking moments.

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Festive Food & Drink

Tuck in to festive street food, festive drinks, hot chocolate, mulled wine and fire pit marshmallows.

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New for 2025

New themed zones, new route, new entertainment and online pre-orders for drinks and merch.

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Seeing is believing

Rated 5 stars by thousands of glowing visitors

Well worth a visit, we went with family, my grandson loved it, was so special seeing his little face, just magical!

Shirley

Well worth going, went last year too, nice to see they have changed a lot from last year. So if you went last year thinking you’ve seen it, so won’t bother this year…you'd be in for a lovely surprise!

Emily

What a fun family outing! Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for something festive over the Christmas period. Interactive and a very memorable experience!

Emma

Absolutely fantastic, we drove 4 hours to be greeted with one of the most mesmerising displays, a wonderful walk around the gardens and a credit to the artists!

Christian

The gardens are absolutely beautiful! We have done a lot of these different light up gardens over the years and this one was amazing! Lovely evening.

Mandy
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See What's Sparkling Behind the Scenes

Stay in the know with the most recent updates from press features to exciting event news—see what’s new!
September 30, 2025

Daily Echo: Hampshire's largest festive light trail to return in 2025

Hampshire's largest festive light trail has been completely reimagined and returns to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens near Romsey this Christmas.
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October 3, 2025

Arty pupils are top of the class... again!

Arty pupils at a Hampshire school are top of the class after the Art department landed a £1,000 prize in the annual Schools’ Challenge set by Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens… for the second year running.
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September 10, 2025

Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas

Christmas is calling! The multi award-winning Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas – Hampshire’s largest festive light trail – has been completely reimagined this year, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible under the stars with more magic, more sparkle and more seasonal joy than ever before!
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