What's New in 2026?
World Firsts!
Designed in-house and custom-made exclusively for Land of Lights, brand new feature pieces you’ll not see anywhere else, including a unique entrance plaza installation, a vibrant opening tiki scene and a giant, mystical wizard.
Impossible to miss!
Beware of 32 brand new dinosaur lanterns, colour-changing magical unicorns and a 12-foot tall, long-legged spider.
Brand new immersive installations
Journey into Jurassic mist and light, join the baby dragon disco and control the colourful stepping stones — just go with the glow!
New to Milton Keynes!
Some of our most popular lantern displays earn ‘Tour’ status — this means they were previously exhibited at Land of Lights in Cheshire or Yorkshire, and are now making their debut appearance in the South.
Brand new lighting effects!
Featuring startling starlight star show, sky-high beams of dancing light and the Lake of Lasers.
All new scenes!
Enjoy curated combinations of all of the above. See brand new, touring and returning classics, all re-imagined amidst music, motion and new lighting effects.
Even MORE festive comfort and joy!
There's even more tasty street-eats, toppings and tipples, courtesy of our fabulous partner vendors.
We've held our marshmallow toasting pack prices for a fifth year running and added even more fire pits so even more guests can enjoy a sweet treat!
Enjoy indoor farm barn soft play, outdoor farmyard play area and see the farm barn animals — all free of charge!
We've added even more photo opportunities, perfect for Instagram reels and carousels!
Turn your day into a stay! There's even more accommodation options for a Land of Lights sleepover!
We've added even more dates for combination tickets featuring a Santa visit and/or daytime theme park experience.
Your furry best friend is welcome to join you at Land of Lights — there's even more dog-friendly nights to choose from in 2026.
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