Illuminated trails to visit in Suffolk over Christmas 2024

1. Illuminated Garden Trail

The annual illuminated trail is returning to Helmingham Hall (Image: Beckie Egan Photography) Where: Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket, IP14 6EF

When: Friday, November 15 until Wednesday, December 18

Ticket price: £20 for adults and £10 for children (off peak)

Despite closing for the winter season, the Helmingham Hall estate will be reopening in mid-November to host the annual trail. 

The gardens will be transformed into a world of light, colour and sound featuring new displays for this year inspired by the four elements. 

The four elements have inspired this year's trail (Image: Beckie Egan Photography) The Illuminated Garden Trail has previously been named as one of the best in the country.

As well as the lights guests will also be able to take part in other activities such as having a ride on the 1920s carousel. 

Wrights Cafe will be open for refreshments and hot chocolate and complimentary mulled wine can be enjoyed in the courtyard.

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2. Illuminate Ipswich

Walk under the light arch as you explore the trail (Image: Illuminate Ipswich) Where: Holywells Park, Cliff Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0PG

When: Friday, November 29 until Sunday, December 29

Ticket price: £14 for adults and £10.50 for children (off peak)

The Ipswich park will be transformed into a winter spectacle with light installations across the area. 

It is expected the trail could take up to an hour for families to complete. 

There will be a food court half way through the trail which will offer a variety of snacks, sweet treats and hot drinks to warm up with. 

A food court will be selling hot food and drinks (Image: Illuminate Ipswich) Marshmallow toasting will also be available with other entertainment throughout the trail. 

Organisers of the event said: "Explore the historic grounds as we take you on a magical journey through several activations."