The Enchanted Trail of Light returns in 2025!
28th & 29th November, 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 28th & 29th December 2025

Immersive Illuminations
Experience a whole host of illuminations along a designated route, featuring an immersive blue ice tunnel, magical rainbow light bridge and life-sized animal illuminations. Plus, you can control the magic with special interactive light zones, all put together by our creative in-house events team.

Festive Road Train
During the trail you’ll also enjoy dancing fountains and a ride on the festive road train to take the weight off your feet as you are transported to more enchanting sights!

Live Entertainment
After you’ve been truly dazzled, you’ll also have the chance to enjoy live musical performances whilst you tuck into some tasty festive treats!
Booking Information coming soon!
Booking information coming soon!










Importance Notice
This evening event does not include access to The Santa Experience or any other activities taking place in the daytime during our Magic of Christmas event. Although this event is hosted by us here at Colchester Zoological Society and the trail is within the park, The Enchanted Trail of Light does not include animal viewing. If you wish to visit Santa, you must book a separate Santa Experience ticket AND you must have a Zoo Entry Ticket/Annual Zoo Pass to enter the Zoo during the day.
Please be aware that all activities, terms & conditions, dates, times and prices are subject to change.