Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo | Cheshire Christmas light trail (original) (raw)

RETURNING FOR 2024, GET READY TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF LANTERNS AND LIGHT AT CHESTER ZOO – CHESHIRE’S LEADING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TRAIL

15 NOVEMBER 2024 – 1 JANUARY 2025

TICKETS FROM JUST £12

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This winter, join us once again on an illuminated trail of spectacular scenes and breathtaking displays that will leave you full of festivity at Chester Zoo’s Lanterns and Light.

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Create lasting memories on an unforgettable Christmas light trail! Journey through vibrant lands where orangutans, elephants and lions roam. Wander through a glowing tunnel of lights, enjoy festive treats at our Christmas food markets on the trail, and greet Father Christmas in his workshop!

Your ticket promises an unforgettable journey that also helps us to create a better future for wildlife. Book your ticket today.

WE’VE PARTNERED WITH SONY MUSIC FOR THE SECOND YEAR TO BRING YOU A TRAIL EVEN MORE UNFORGETTABLE THAN BEFORE!

This year, get ready to discover a winter trail that promises to be better than ever before. Our reimagined trail is now even longer, packed with brand new features, and for the first time we’re opening on New Year’s Day!

Experience the joy of interacting with never-seen-before animal puppets including energetic meerkats, colourful peacocks, and playful snow leopards, joined by lots of your favourites from previous years.

Returning for 2024, our illuminating sea of light will be synchronised to music, creating a mesmerising spectacle of light and sound, plus an impressive fire garden, rainbow bridge and pea-lit lanterns all return too!

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PREVIEW THE MAGIC!

JUST A SHORT JOURNEY TO LANTERNS AND LIGHT MAGIC!

Getting to Chester Zoo is easy. We’re just a few miles from both Chester and Bache train stations, offering convenient transport links from either station. If you’re traveling by car, we’re easily accessible from the M56 and Chester city centre, plus there’s lots of free on-site parking!

Travel times by car

“We went last night, it was our first time going to this event, and it was FABULOUS! The way the puppets interacted with the public. Smiles all round from us.”

“My family and I went last night and we had a LOVELY evening. Very well done Chester Zoo for this year’s Lanterns and Light.”

“We had a wonderful time last night! The displays were BEAUTIFUL and the soundscape complemented them beautifully"

“It was a lovely evening, we came with all our family for my son's birthday! FAB FOR BIG KIDS too in their 20s”

“Loved it last night. A big thank you to all the staff, the people manning the rides were so friendly and lovely. We have been coming for a good few years and the children and I thought this year was definitely one of the BEST ones!”

“I was AMAZED, I was DAZZLED. Thank you Chester Zoo for a lovely evening. Our party had 3-73 year olds and we were all thrilled.”

"It was STUNNING this year! To walk around a corner and say wow at lights......loved it all and thats why we go every year. Well done Chester Zoo"

Lanterns and Light is produced and managed by Sony Music/RGL and Culture Creative, in partnership with Chester Zoo.

MEMBER DISCOUNT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

How can I book my ticket?

You can book your tickets for Lanterns and Light here

What dates are available?

Lanterns and Light will take place on various dates from Friday 15 November 2024 – Wednesday 1 January 2025

What are the opening and closing times for this event?

To make Lanterns and Light as magical as possible we’re offering time tickets giving entry every 15 minutes.

When you book you will be able to select your preferred session time, from 4.15pm to 8pm. The last entry for Lanterns and Light is 8.15pm and the zoo will close at 9.15pm.

If you’re visiting the zoo during the day you’ll need to go back to the main entrance at 3.30pm when the zoo closes and wait for your arrival time for Lanterns and Light so we recommend booking an earlier session time to avoid having to wait around. Please ensure you have bought a separate zoo admission ticket, or you have a valid member’s card if you want to visit during the day. You will be able to buy your zoo tickets using the ‘book now’ button at the top right of the webpage once tickets go on sale.

What is Lanterns and Light?

Lanterns and Light is bigger, better and brighter than ever before! We’ll have brand new captivating light installations, with all the magic of our beloved lanterns and puppets.

The journey around the zoo takes around 60 – 90 minutes and there are lots of lovely festive feasts for you to enjoy as you travel around.

How much is it?

Tickets start from just £12, depending on the day that you choose to visit.

Carers come free but please remember to book them a ticket. Please note, we do not accept blue badge as proof of care.

Children under the age of 1 years old come free. Children between the ages of 1 and 2 years old are £2.50 each.

For the first time ever, members get 10% off. Sign up now.

Free entry for carers

We offer a free carer ticket for guests who require it, when booked with a full price adult or child ticket. You may be asked to produce documentation when you arrive at our admission lanes. This can be:

We offer a free carer ticket for guests who require it, when booked with a full price adult or child ticket. You may be asked to produce documentation when you arrive at our admission lanes. This can be:

Carers must arrive and leave Lanterns and Light with the qualifying visitor and must be able to perform all requirements as needed, including assistance during an evacuation or other emergency. People attending on a carer ticket must be attending with a qualifying visitor who has a valid Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo ticket already purchased.

How will I receive tickets?

If you book online then you’ll receive an email from us with your booking confirmation attached. Bring this booking confirmation with you on the night of your visit to get entry to the zoo.

I’m a member, do I get discounted tickets?

Members will get 10% off Lanterns and Light tickets booked online before May 31, 2024. Valid weekdays, November 15, 2024, to January 1, 2025 (excluding Dec 20 and 23). This discounts cheapest child tickets to £10.80, adults to £16.20. Receive your exclusive code via email, you must be signed in to use this code. Applicable to all ticket types (excluding retail).

If you’re not already a member, sign up now and enjoy this amazing discount!

What are the parking arrangements?

There is ample FREE parking at the main entrance to the zoo.

Which parts of the zoo will be open?

Lanterns and Light follows a specific route around the zoo and our indoor animal habitats will stay closed. You won’t be able to see any of our animals during the event. Please ensure that you stick to the route for your safety and to ensure the wellbeing of animals**.**

What if the weather is really bad?

Wrap up warm and bring your waterproof clothes and we’re sure you’ll still have a wonderful time and make precious, lasting memories.

If we have very extreme weather, we may need to cancel the event or close certain elements of the trail. If we experience high winds, elements of the trail such as our hologram mammoth may need to close for health and safety reasons. If we need to cancel the event completely or delay opening, we’ll be sure to be in touch with you by email. You can find out more about this in our terms and conditions.

Will I be able to take photographs?

Yes, absolutely and please do share them with us on social media, using #LanternsandLight

Can I bring my own food?

We’ll have lots of delicious food and drink options available to buy on the night but you are more than welcome to bring your own if you would prefer to.

We just ask that you don’t bring any alcohol to the zoo with you.

I need help with my Ticketek Booking

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