Once Upon a Time Illuminated Trail | West Green House | Hartley Wintney

✨🎄 Christmas Lights at West Green House | Once Upon a Time | Hartley Wintney 🎄✨

Once Upon a Time… Christmas Lights at West Green House Gardens

Step into a magical storybook world this Christmas as West Green House Gardens in Hartley Wintney is transformed by Once Upon a Time, a spectacular festive light trail inspired by beloved fairy tales.

Follow a kilometre-long illuminated trail through the gardens, discovering enchanting scenes from stories such as The Frog Prince, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid and Hansel and Gretel. Look out for a charming little castle of lights, glittering flowers in the walled garden and magical surprises around every corner.

Meet the Animals – All Dressed for Christmas!

Special dates only: 28 & 29 November, 5, 6, 12 & 13 December 2026

Everyone is getting ready for Christmas – including the animals!

On selected evenings, families can enjoy the delightful Petting Manger, meeting gentle animals dressed in their festive best. With handlers on hand to help children interact with the animals, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a special Christmas encounter.

Petting Zoo admission is included with Once Upon a Time tickets on the above dates only. The Petting Zoo closes at 8pm.

What to Expect

• A kilometre-long illuminated Christmas trail

• Magical fairy-tale-inspired light displays

• Glowing flowers throughout the walled garden

• A little castle of lights and enchanting seasonal scenes

• The Petting Manger on selected dates

• Festive food and drink across the gardens

Warm up with Christmas treats and seasonal refreshments, including Christmas Tree waffles, hot chocolate and marshmallows, mulled wine, soups, baby roast potatoes, locally made sausages and other festive favourites. The Old Orangery and Tea Room will also be serving warming food and drinks.

Event Details

📍 West Green House Gardens, Hartley Wintney

📅 28 November – 30 December 2026

⏰ Timed entry: 4:30pm–7pm
🌙 Gardens close at 9pm

Christmas Lights Ticket Prices

Off-Peak Tickets

• Family (2 adults + 2 children): £68

• Adult: £22

• Child (3–15 years): £18

Peak Tickets

• Family (2 adults + 2 children): £79

• Adult: £25

• Child (3–15 years): £21

👶 Under 3s: Free
🎟️ £1 booking fee
♿ One free Essential Carer ticket available where a guest requires dedicated 1:1 disability support.
🚗 Car parking: £4 per car within the grounds. Pre-booking advised.

Please note: This is a special ticketed event and is not included in National Trust membership.

For children under 16, a parent or guardian is expected to accompany and supervise them as part of normal parental responsibility. An Essential Carer ticket applies where additional dedicated 1:1 support is required beyond that ordinarily provided by a parent or guardian.

✨ A magical Christmas evening filled with fairy tales, sparkling lights, festive treats and enchanting animal encounters – a wonderful seasonal adventure for the whole family!