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AGLOW 2026 at Auckland Palace

A 1.5-mile Christmas light and sound trail through the Deer Park at Auckland Palace, with Santa's Village, food and drink.

Friday, 20 November 2026Entry slots 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (closed 23-26 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec and 25 Dec)Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NRAdult £23.50, child £16.50, family £72.50 (Flex tickets cost £2-£3 more); shorter accessible route £5by The Auckland Project

About This Event

AGLOW is a family light trail of about one and a half miles through the 150-acre Deer Park at Auckland Palace, with light, sound, sculpture and fire installations, a tall lit Christmas tree, Santa's Village and a range of food and drink. Allow around 1.5 hours for the trail. It runs from 20 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 with timed entry slots every 15 minutes between 4:30pm and 7:30pm, and gates close at 9pm. It is closed on 23, 24, 25, 26 and 30 November, 1 December and Christmas Day. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. The full trail is not wheelchair accessible, so a shorter accessible route is available, and carer tickets are offered with proof of eligibility.

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