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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rhs-glow-harlow-carr-harrogate"><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/articles/glow-illuminations">RHS GLOW Harlow Carr</a>, Harrogate</h2>



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<p>You glow girl, this sparkling light trail at Harlow Carr in Harrogate (<strong>21 – 23 Nov; Wed – Sat 27 Nov – 21 Dec, Fri 27 Dec &amp; Sat 28 Dec</strong>) is one to have on your radar. Wander through a snowflake walk, dazzled by twinkly fairy-lit trees and towering playful petunias. New for 2024, listen out for enchanting music by Debbie Wiseman and spell-binding tales about <em>Jack Frost – A Winter Story</em> written and narrated by Yorkshire’s very own gardening A lister, Alan Titchmarsh. Warm up afterwards with a hot chocolate and view the recently restored, historic Harrogate Arms Café.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yorkshire-wildlife-park-doncaster"><a href="https://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/explore/special-events/winter-illuminations/">Yorkshire Wildlife Park</a>, Doncaster</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-tiger-YWP_Winter_Lights_017.jpg" alt="Yorkshire Wildlife Park light show tiger" class="wp-image-1147" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-tiger-YWP_Winter_Lights_017.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-tiger-YWP_Winter_Lights_017-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-tiger-YWP_Winter_Lights_017-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-tiger-YWP_Winter_Lights_017-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Get ready to explore the park after dark with one of Yorkshire’s biggest and best winter trails. Enjoy the festive magic of over 3km of Lights and Lanterns with selfie spots and fairground rides along the way. Brand new for 2024, experience an immersive Around the World in 80 Days adventure. Inspired by the classic Jules Verne tale, clamber aboard the hot air balloon and float off on an intrepid, once-in-a-lifetime journey across six continents (with no air miles)! On selected dates from <strong>22 Nov</strong> <strong>– 31 Dec</strong>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-burnby-hall-gardens-york"><a href="https://www.burnbyhallgardens.com/illuminate">Burnby Hall Gardens</a>, York</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1125-Burnby-Hall-Gardens.jpg" alt="Burnby Hall Gardens illuminated trees" class="wp-image-1149" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1125-Burnby-Hall-Gardens.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1125-Burnby-Hall-Gardens-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1125-Burnby-Hall-Gardens-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1125-Burnby-Hall-Gardens-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: Illuminate Design</figcaption></figure>



<p>For the first time in 60 years, the Stewarts Trust, who run Burnby Hall Gardens, are illuminating the lakes and trees at night to celebrate their Diamond Jubilee. You can join in this milestone event and enjoy wandering the glittering Gardens after dark when they’re lit up by shimmering displays. Pre-booking online is essential for <strong>29 Nov – 21 Dec</strong> with time slots from 5pm onwards from, although the Gardens and café will be open from 4.30pm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-northern-lights-leeds"><a href="https://northernlightsleeds.com/">Northern Lights</a>, Leeds</h2>



<p>Heads up! Tickets are already running low for Northern Lights’ first-ever event in Leeds from <strong>21 Nov – 31 Dec, </strong>possibly because word has spread about its sell-out success in Newcastle last year. The magical, multi-sensory and inclusive trail through the picturesque illuminated landscape of Temple Newsam is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors of all ages keen to gawp at the enchanting world of illumination crafted by leading light designers. Festive music, feasting, drinking and partying also on at the Christmas Village where you can graze street food and toast marshmallows. NOM.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-light-up-2024-wakefield"><a href="https://experiencewakefield.co.uk/our-year-2024/light-up-2024/">Light Up 2024</a>, Wakefield</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="999" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-999-Light-Up-Pontefract-hl-51973796364.jpg" alt="Light Up Pontefract man and child snowman jumper and snowballs" class="wp-image-1150" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-999-Light-Up-Pontefract-hl-51973796364.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-999-Light-Up-Pontefract-hl-51973796364-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-999-Light-Up-Pontefract-hl-51973796364-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-999-Light-Up-Pontefract-hl-51973796364-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Experience Wakefield is very switched on as residents have had a whole year of illuminating events to spotlight the city and surrounding district. But there are still a few highlights left to cheer up the gloomier months, including Light Up Pontefract (<strong>24 Nov</strong>) and Ossett (<strong>30 Nov</strong>). Arty events include Liz West: Our Colour Reflection at Yorkshire Sculpture Park till <strong>5 Jan 2025 and </strong>Paradise Carpet by Zarah Hussain at the Art House until 22 Feb 2025<strong>.</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-light-up-fest-overton"><a href="https://www.ncm.org.uk/whats-on/light-up/">Light Up Fest</a>, Overton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-Light-UP-brass-band.jpg" alt="Brass band marching with head torches National Coal Mining Museum Wakefield" class="wp-image-1152" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-Light-UP-brass-band.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-Light-UP-brass-band-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-Light-UP-brass-band-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-1000-Light-UP-brass-band-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Make a pitstop, too, at partner event the National Coal Mining Museum from <strong>22 – 24 Nov</strong> for their popular free light trail. The show-stopping centrepiece ‘Sentinel’ is inspired by coal-mining’s canaries. Pop-up activities will also include brass band and choir performances as well as Sunday’s lantern parade. Tasty food and drink, too, as well as a 10% discount over the weekend.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sheffield-cathedral-illuminated-sheffield"><a href="https://www.sheffieldcathedral.org/sheffield-cathedral-illuminated-thegift">Sheffield Cathedral Illuminated</a>, Sheffield</h2>



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<p>Once again, Sheffield Cathedral is collaborating with the award-winning Luxmuralis from <strong>3 – 7 Dec</strong> to start the seasonal festivities in style with the première of ‘The Gift’. This spectacular son-et-lumière show brings a multi-sensory light and sound immersive experience inside and out, making this ancient architectural marvel look even more magnificent, whilst celebrating the true gift of Christmas.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-lights-york">Winter Lights, York</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="895" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-895-Christmas-in-York-1.jpg" alt="York walls lit up for Christmas" class="wp-image-1155" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-895-Christmas-in-York-1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-895-Christmas-in-York-1-300x179.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-895-Christmas-in-York-1-1024x611.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/yorkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2024/11/1500-x-895-Christmas-in-York-1-768x458.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>York is sparkling once again as the Winter Lights return to illuminate the historic city centre from <strong>now until Jan 2025, </strong>thanks to the bright idea of<a href="https://www.theyorkbid.com/york-shines-brightly-with-the-return-of-winter-lights/">York BID</a> and <a href="https://visityork.org/christmas">Make It York</a>. The dazzling display includes 175,000 LED lights covering 50 streets and stretching 15km. New for this year, St Helen’s Square will host a captivating snowy projection, bringing a wondrous winter wonderland, while old favourites return such as the iconic Shambles wreaths, Santa’s Postbox and the 20-foot St Leonard’s Hospice tree. The Nutcracker Trail of colourful sculptures is also good ‘craic’, shelling out competition clues till New Year.</p>


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