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Reading's only winter light trail
✨ Magical light trail
🎟 Prices from £7.95
📍Forbury Gardens, Reading
📅 15 November - 4th January

05/01/2026

✨ That’s a wrap! ✨
Illuminate Reading is now officially closed for the 25/26 season.

This year marked our first time bringing Illuminate to the city, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us on the trail and supported us throughout the festive season 🌟

Welcoming so many families, friends, and first-time visitors made this season incredibly special, and we’re grateful to everyone who took the time to experience the magic with us.

Thank you, Reading, for being part of our journey ✨

02/01/2026

✨ Last chance to experience Illuminate this season! ✨
Today and tomorrow are your final opportunities to join us before we close for the 25/26 season.

Good availability - don’t miss out 🌟
👉 Book now and make it magical: https://www.illuminatereading.co.uk/

29/12/2025

✨ Final Week of Our Magical Light Trail ✨

This is your last chance to experience the magic before the season ends. If you haven’t visited yet - or want to come back with friends and family - now’s the time 💫

Opening Dates:
🟢 Monday 29th December - OPEN
🟢 Tuesday 30th December - OPEN
🔴 Wednesday 31st December - CLOSED
🔴 Thursday 1st January - CLOSED
🟢 Friday 2nd January - OPEN
🟢 Saturday 3rd January - OPEN
⭐ Sunday 4th January - OPEN (LAST DAY)

Don’t miss out, pre-book final tickets here: https://www.illuminatereading.co.uk/tickets

26/12/2025

Needing plans between Christmas & New Years? ✨ We’ve got you covered! Join us at Illuminate from Saturday 27th - Tuesday 30th December 🌌

Click here to book tickets 📲 www.illuminatereading.co.uk

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Illuminate!
We're back open on the 27th December with final visits until the 4th January!

https://www.illuminatereading.co.uk/

24/12/2025

Christmas Eve has arrived! 🎄✨
It’s the final chance before Christmas to experience Illuminate in Reading, and tickets for tonight are very limited.

Still planning a pre-Christmas visit? We recommend booking before 5pm to avoid missing out.

Can’t make it before Christmas? No worries, we’re open 27th-30th December and 2nd-4th January for more magical nights ✨

🎟️ Book now: www.illuminatereading.co.uk

23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas starts before Christmas.

Tonight and Christmas Eve, step into the glowing Forbury Gardens and Abbey Ruins and create a festive tradition you’ll remember forever... ✨

No rushing. No stress. Just lights, laughter and new Christmas memories 💫

👉 Last chance to visit before Christmas:
https://www.illuminatereading.co.uk/

20/12/2025

Its the last few days of Illuminate in Reading before Christmas 🎄✨ Yet to visit? Tickets for the next few days are running extremely low. We suggest booking within the next 24 hours to secure your place for a pre Christmas visit.

Cant make it before Christmas? Not to worry! We are open 27th - 30th December & 2nd - 4th January.

Click here to book 📲 www.illuminatereading.co.uk

19/12/2025

🎄✨ The weekend before Christmas is almost here and it’s our busiest of the season! ✨🎄

Due to demand, we’ve added extra sessions across the festive period but they’re selling fast.

If you’re planning a magical Christmas outing with family or friends, now is the time to book. Popular dates are nearly sold out and availability is extremely limited.

🎟️ Book now to secure your time slot before it’s gone: https://www.illuminatereading.co.uk/

17/12/2025

✨ The lights are glowing, the atmosphere is magical… and you’re loving it ✨

Illuminate Reading is officially in full festive flow 🎄
With key nights selling fast and extra sessions now filling up, this is your sign to experience the magic for yourself.

🔥 Cosy fire pits and marshmallow toasting
🌌 Immersive winter light trail
☕ Winter warmers & festive treats
🎄 The perfect winter night out

🎟️ Book while tickets remain: https://www.illuminatereading.co.uk/

16/12/2025

⚠️ We’re in our busiest period at Illuminate Reading! ⚠️

Due to demand, we’ve added extra sessions for the festive period (19th - 24th December) but availability is very limited, with most dates very close to selling out.

🎄 If you’re hoping to visit before Christmas, we strongly recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

🎟️ Check live availability and secure your tickets here:
📲 https://www.illuminatereading.co.uk/

✨ Don’t miss Reading's most magical winter experience ✨

15/12/2025

Final availability for the festive period.

Extra sessions have been added for peak dates and times, with very limited tickets remaining.
Once they’re gone, that’s it.

Book now → https://www.illuminatereading.co.uk

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Forbury Park Gardens
Reading

Website

http://www.illuminatereading.co.uk/

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