Magical Lights
About this event
Explore our galleries and garden after dark, transformed by lights. Make a lantern, discover a night-time version of our Rat Trail, and enjoy light and shadow activities, with illuminated surprises along the way.
Additional information
- Suitable for families with children aged 3 – 11
- Booking essential
- Timed arrival slots from 5.15–7.45pm, with each slot lasting 60 minutes
- All children must be accompanied by an adult and we encourage parents/carers to assist with all activities. Accompanying adults are free
- Some activities are outdoors, so please ensure you dress for the weather!
Magical Lights, My Way
Alongside the main event (5.15–7.45pm), we run an earlier session as part of our Museums, My Way programme, featuring extra sensory provisions for neurodivergent visitors and their loved ones (4:00pm to 5:00pm).
Find out more about Magical Lights, My way.
Book now
Select your intended 15-minute arrival window below. This will help us manage numbers on the night and ensure everyone can enjoy the event.
Please note: we’ll do our best to remove arrival times below once they book up. However, there might be a delay between arrival times selling out and our website being updated, especially over the weekend. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Date & Time
Monday 14 December 2026, 17:15 – 19:45
Audience
Family, Public