Chester Zoo Lantern & Lights

Create lasting memories on a Christmas light trail like no other

Get ready to immerse yourself in the wonder of the season at Chester Zoo’s Lantern and Light event this winter!

Join Reays for an unforgettable journey along a spectacular illuminated trail filled with breathtaking displays that will fill your heart with festive cheer.

Think you’ve seen it all before? Think again. Our 2026 Lanterns & Light winter experience promises to be the best yet.

This isn’t just about the colours, lights and sounds. Or even the illuminated animal puppets. Lanterns & Light is an immersive winter wonderland designed to amaze you every step of the way.

Step into a world of wonder where you'll meet brand-new puppets, along with some returning favourites. Follow the glow through new mesmerising light installations, wander through a fibre optic tunnel, look up to a stunning pea-lit canopy, and discover suspended jellyfish and floating feathers.

Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:

Experience the magic

Immersive walk-through illuminations

Walk through suspended glowing jellyfish, fibre optic tunnels and floating glistening feathers - new installations designed to surround you with colour, movement and light.
Magical moments made to share

Capture unforgettable memories with photo opportunities at every turn, and enjoy fairground rides, festive food and joyful experiences for all ages.
And that’s just the beginning...

Look out for the cathedral of light, fire gardens, laser-lit trees and plenty more surprises as you follow this enchanted light trail.

And that’s not all! Along the way, you can indulge in festive food markets filled with tasty treats and meet Father Christmas, making it the perfect outing for everybody!

Don't miss out on this extraordinary festive experience! Its time to create lasting memories as you wander through enchanting lands filled with colour and joy.

Package includes:

- Luxury coach travel and services of an experienced tour driver

- Half day entry to Chester Zoo

- Lanterns & Lights Walk at 4.00pm

Itinerary

Morning departure, we arrive at Chester Zoo for at 12.30PM for a daytime visit. The Lantern & Light walk is set to start at 4.00pm, with an expected finish time of 6.00pm. We ask all passengers to be back onboard for 6.15pm ready for a prompt departure back home.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Aspatria 1	Bus Stop outside Library Car Park Market Square, Aspatria CA7 3HB
Bigrigg	Bus Stop Opposite The Old Captains House Springfield Road, Bigrigg CA22 2TT
Carlisle / Lowther Street	In front of Club Britannia Carlisle CA3 8EJ
Carlisle / Wigton Road 2	Bus Stop Outside Horse & Farrier Inn, Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 7EZ
Cockermouth, Aldi	Aldi Cockermouth, Low Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 4HH
Egremont	Market Place bus stop, opposite Heron Foods, Egremont CA22 2AA
Flimby, Railway Station	Bus Stop outside Railway Station Flimby, CA15 8QN
Harrington GallopingHorse	Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road High Harrington, Workington CA14 4NQ
Keswick	Booth's Store, Bus Station Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA
Maryport, Curzon Street	B&M Store, Curzon Street Maryport CA15 6DA
Penrith	Castle Gates bus stop / opposite Penrith Train Sta Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7JQ
Thursby	Bus Stop, Village Green Thursby, CA5 6PE
Whitehaven	Bus Stop on Lowther Street (by Wilkinsons) Whitehaven, CA28 7DG
Wigton	Bus Station, King Street Wigton CA7 9EP
Wigton Depot	Reays Coaches Depot, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park Wigton CA7 9NE
Workington, Jane Street	Bus Stop Jane Street Workington Jane Street