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Winter Glow Illuminated Light Trail, Malvern
Winter Glow at Malvern Showground · Malvern, Worcestershire · 20th November to 31st December 2026
About this event
Winter Glow fills the Three Counties Showground in Malvern from 20 November to 31 December 2026, closed on 25 and 26 December. The Illuminated Light Trail is one ticketed part of it, with sessions every 15 minutes from 16:30. Allow 45 to 75 minutes for the trail, though Winter Glow's own timing guide suggests 1.5 hours.
The rest of the site makes it a longer evening if you want one. There is ice skating, UV Glow Crazy Golf, a Christmas Market, Food Quarter and Fairground, and the Father Christmas Experience, and site hours on some December days run from 08:30 to 22:30.
Tickets come in four types. Classic is a dated light trail ticket with a set arrival time. The Multi-Pass bundles ice skating, crazy golf and the trail. Any Day lets you arrive on any open day from 16:30. Premium adds meeting Father Christmas, exploring the Winter Village and a Christmas Eve Box to the trail.
Sensory friendly light trail sessions start in daylight at 16:15 on 27 November and 4, 11 and 18 December. Dogs are welcome on the trail only on dog-friendly dates, 20 and 21 November, 14 to 17 December and 27 to 31 December, on a short lead and not on the ice rink or rides.
A light trail plus skating and crazy golf
The trail is one part of Winter Glow, alongside ice skating, UV Glow Crazy Golf, the Christmas Market, Food Quarter and Fairground. The Multi-Pass covers skating, crazy golf and the trail in a single ticket for a longer evening.
Father Christmas with the Premium ticket
The Premium ticket adds meeting Father Christmas, time to explore the Winter Village and a Christmas Eve Box to the light trail. It suits families who want the Santa visit and the lights booked together on the same evening.
Free parking and sensory sessions
Parking is free in the West Gate car park. Sensory friendly sessions start in daylight at 16:15 on 27 November and 4, 11 and 18 December, and dogs on short leads are welcome on set dog-friendly dates.
Plan your visit
Dates and times
20th November to 31st December 2026
20 November to 31 December 2026, closed 25 and 26 December
Light trail sessions every 15 minutes from 16:30
Sensory friendly sessions 16:15 on 27 November and 4, 11 and 18 December
Whole site hours vary by day, for example Saturday 12 December 08:30 - 22:30 and Thursday 24 December 08:30 - 19:30Ages
All Ages
Getting there
Getting to the Winter Glow Christmas Event is a breeze. The Three Counties Showground is conveniently located in the heart of Worcestershire, making it accessible by car, bus, and even train.
The showground provides ample parking space for visitors, and there are dedicated spaces for disabled parking. Be sure to check the event's website for detailed travel information and directions.
By Car –
Winter Glow is located at The Three Counties Showground, postcode WR13 6NW. To get here just follow the brown road signs from all major routes. For parking, follow the signs to the Brown Gate entrance.
By Train –
The closest train station is Great Malvern. It would then be an 8-minute taxi ride to the Three Counties Showground.
VIP Pass
Members save at selected Christmas days out
Frequently Asked Questions
Most asked questions relating to Christmas.
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