- Light Trails
- All Ages
Enchanted at Knowsley Safari
Knowsley Safari Park · Prescot, Merseyside · 20th November to 23rd December 2026
About this event
Enchanted runs on selected dates from 20 November to 23 December 2026 at Knowsley Safari near Prescot. For 2026 the trail is brand new and extended, taking you through the Foot Safari, which is transformed with thousands of twinkling lights, new displays and woodland scenes.
Guests can arrive from 16:00, but you can only enter the trail in your booked timeslot. Allow about an hour to walk it. Last trail entry is 19:30, the Winter Village takes its last entry at 19:40 and the event closes promptly at 21:00.
Amusement rides run from 16:00 to 21:00 and are paid for with tokens at £1.25 each, or an unlimited ride wristband for £16. Marshmallow toasting is a £5 add-on, free if booked by 15 November 2026. Santa's Grotto, rides and refreshments are not included in the trail ticket.
New for 2026 is an Enchanted SEN Night, quieter and more relaxed, with arrival from 15:45, last trail entry at 18:00 and a 19:30 close. The Winter Village is closed and the rides are off that night to keep the noise down, and tickets are a flat £13.50 for adults and children. The date is shown in the booking calendar.
An extended new trail for 2026
The trail is brand new and extended this year, running through the Foot Safari with thousands of twinkling lights, new displays and woodland scenes. Allow about an hour before heading to the Winter Village.
Free marshmallows if you book early
The marshmallow toasting ticket is free if you book by 15 November 2026 and £5 after that. Rides run until 21:00 on £1.25 tokens or a £16 unlimited wristband, so set a budget before you go.
A quieter SEN Night
New for 2026, the Enchanted SEN Night switches the rides off and closes the Winter Village to keep the noise down, with a flat £13.50 adult and child price, toddlers £3.00 and babies under 1 free.
Plan your visit
Dates and times
20th November to 23rd December 2026
Selected dates, 20 November to 23 December 2026
Arrive from 16:00, trail entry in your booked timeslot
Last trail entry 19:30
Last Winter Village entry 19:40
Event closes 21:00
Rides 16:00 - 21:00
Allow about 1 hour for the trailAges
All Ages
Parking
There is onsite parking available with plenty of blue badge spaces.
Getting there
Travelling by Train:
Prescot train station is only a few minutes from Knowsley Safari in a taxi. You can also walk and it takes less than 30 minutes to get to the safari park. Trains arrive at Prescot Station from Liverpool Lime Street every 30 minutes.
Travelling by Bus:
Arrive at Prescot Bus Station for a short walk or taxi ride to Knowsley Safari.
VIP Pass
Members save at selected Christmas days out
Frequently Asked Questions
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