Step foot into Surreys winter light trail located in the heart of Guildford's town centre. Explore a brand new route & light installations around the 30-40 minute trail of Guildford Castle. Illuminate will be transforming all aspects of the castle into a winter spectacle this November. Explore the historic grounds as we take you on a magical journey through several activations showcasing the castle and its beautiful grounds. This years route will be different to 2024 & 2025, along with the light activations.
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Illuminate offers our guests an intimate light trail experience in the heart of town centres, making it accessible for all to enjoy. Our location benefits from having a number of amenities right on our door step, including restaurant, pubs, bars & other amenities that you can enjoy before or after your visit to Illuminate. Head over to Experience Guildford's website for more information on things to do before or after Illuminate.
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If you're planning on joining us at this years trail, please think about purchasing tickets soon. We have a limited number of tickets available per session.
REGISTER FOR 2026 TICKETS HERE
Register to receive:
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Enjoy 2025 ticket prices for 2026 • Priority Access to Tickets • FREE Flexi Ticket included​​
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Flexi Tickets give you the ability to change your booking, free of charge, 7 days before your visit
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A MAGICAL LIGHT TRAIL AROUND THE HISTORIC GROUNDS OF GUILDFORD CASTLE THIS WINTER.
Drinks
Enjoy a hot chocolate or mulled wine while walking around Illuminate Guildford Castle. Upon entering, visit the band stand to treat yourself to a winter warmer to continue the trail with!
The Trail
Explore stunning light installations around the 30-40 minute trail of Guildford Castle. Perfect for families & those with little legs, the trail has a fantastic array of light activations.
Marshmallow Toasting
We'll be bringing premium marshmallow toasting pits back to Guildford this winter! Indulge in delicious mega marshmallows around a warm fire. Enjoy a mulled wine or cider while toasting.
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