THE CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS TRAIL

29th November –  30th December 2025
Timed tickets from 4.30 to 7pm.
Garden closes at 9.00pm

What to look for in 2025

• A kilometre long trail to find A Carnival of Animals where brilliantly lit great bears, giant owls in flight, dramatic peacocks, Green Frogs on the lake, in fact a Carnival of Animals illuminated along every path.
• Glittering flowers in the walled garden.
• Soft and gentle animals surely like those that welcomed baby Jesus are visiting on November 29/30, December 6/7 so come and pet the animals in our mangers at the end of the trail.
• Warming Food: In the old Orangery find food and drink to go and in the Tea Room, spiced wine, hot chocolate and delicious soups, cranberry and pork roll, plus a delicious menu to enjoy.

TICKETS

The Christmas Lights are from 4.30pm to last entry 7.30pm with visiting slots pre booked on every half hour. The garden closes at 9.00pm

Off Peak
Family £68 (2 adults, 2 children) / Adult ticket £22 / Child ticket (3-15) £18

Peak
Family £79 (2 adults, 2 children) / Adult ticket £25 / Child ticket (3-15) £21

Disabled carer free of charge

Booking fee £1

Children under 3 years are free. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a special event and is not free to National Trust members

CARERS

One carer is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or another person whose disability necessitates a personal carer.

Dogs are not allowed in the garden

CAR PARKING

Car parking £4 – ONLY PREBOOKED CARS MAY BE PARKED ON SITE

The car parking is adjacent to the garden entrance.
Disabled Parking: There are three disabled car parking spaces available subject to availability.

WHAT TO WEAR

There are few covered spaces along the trail but this is an outdoor event please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.

CANCELATIONS

Event tickets may be exchanged for another date only once. Further exchanges are charged at £5 per transaction. Cancelled tickets are not refundable. Family Tickets are not exchangeable or refundable due to the discounted price.