Illuminated Evenings at Fairytale Farm 

23rd Oct 2026 - 15th Nov 2026

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, plus every evening during October Half Term (24 October – 1 November)

Watch Fairytale Farm sparkle after dark

As dusk falls, Fairytale Farm transforms into a breathtaking wonderland of light, colour and enchantment.

Stroll through glowing gardens, discover familiar fairytale scenes in a whole new light and enjoy an atmospheric family adventure filled with twinkling displays, music and magical surprises.

Our Illuminated Evenings take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 23 October to 15 November, as well as every evening during October Half Term from 24 October to 1 November. The illuminations are included at no extra charge for day visitors, who are free to stay on to view the illuminations.

See the lights with standard admission Visit with a standard day ticket and stay for the lights at no extra charge. No separate illuminations ticket is required. Book Your Visit Alternative Illuminations & Supper Deal Optionally, you can book admission to Fairytale Farm from 3pm, a hot meal and drink, and the illuminations: £17.99 adult/11+ or £16.99 child 2-10. Book Illuminations and Supper Deal

Brand new for 2026

Journey to Alice’s Wonderland – illuminated after dark

Take a magical journey down the rabbit hole on Fairytale Farm’s newest ride. Climb aboard your colourful snail and travel through Alice’s extraordinary world, meeting the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts and more along the way.

For Illuminated Evenings, the ride and its surroundings will glow after dark, making this enchanting adventure even more memorable.

See your favourites in a whole new light

Follow the illuminated route around the farm and look out for:

• The playful Giant’s Camera
• Lively music from The Extinct Band
• The bursting fun of the Giant Party Poppers
• The magical Tunnel of Light
• Snow White’s Castle and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage glowing in the night
• Jack’s Beanstalk shining high into the evening sky
• Enchanting displays throughout Dino Valley
• Glowing gardens, toadstools and fairytale scenes throughout the farm

Twilight Animal Trail

Enjoy a unique opportunity to see some of our animals in the atmospheric early evening. The animal area will be gently lit for one hour from dusk, creating a special twilight experience while protecting the animals’ normal routines.

Some smaller animals will not be available after dark and parts of the animal area will close at dusk. We recommend arriving as close to 3pm as possible if you would like to enjoy the full animal area in daylight.

Times and standard admission

• Illuminated Evenings run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 23 October to 15 November.
• They also run every evening during October Half Term, from 24 October to 1 November.
• The farm remains open until one hour after dusk.
• The illuminations are included with a standard day ticket, so no separate illuminations ticket is required. Day visitors can simply stay for the lights at no extra charge.
• Reduced standard admission is also available on the gate from 3pm.
• Annual Pass holders can visit as often as they like, with no additional admission charge.

Or instead try our optional Illuminations and Supper deal below.

Good to know

• Arrive as close to 3pm as possible if you want plenty of time to see the animals and outdoor attractions in daylight.
• Some smaller animals and parts of the animal area will not be available after dusk.
• The Twilight Animal Trail is gently lit for one hour from dusk only.

Outdoor attractions and displays may be affected by severe weather or operational requirements