Christmas lights in Chester 2026

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  Zoo lanterns · Chester

  Lanterns & Light at Chester Zoo

  After-dark trail of giant lanterns, light and sound across the zoo grounds for 42 nights.

  🧒 With kids

  What's there

  • ★Giant animal lanterns
  • ★Light and sound installations
  • ★42 nights over Christmas

  The North West's favourite family light trail — book an early slot with young children.

  2026

  13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027, 4.30pm–8pm

  Last season

  2025–26 season

  Cost

  From £12

  Getting there and parking

  • By car (on-site parking) or bus from Chester city centre.

  Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester CH2Official site

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