With half term around the corner and holidays abroad becoming increasingly more expensive, you’re probably on the lookout for something to do with the kids here on home soil. Well, there’s a pretty epic light trail that has just landed in the UK for the first time, after much success in New York City, São Paulo and Austin: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail.
Now open, just in time for half term and Halloween, this light trail has taken over Arley Hall & Gardens near Manchester with more than 1,700 captivating light installations, 3D-printed sculptures and interactive video projections of the beloved characters from the 1993 stop-motion.
11 November 2026 16:45 + more dates
Arley Hall & Gardens
What can you expect at the Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail?
Step right into the cherished DisneyTim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas story, as you embark along the 1.2-mile light trail, featuring your favourite characters, scenes and songs along the way. You’ll follow in Jack Skellington’s footsteps, snap photos in Oogie Boogie’s lair amongst a tangle of trees, and even air-pat the sculpture of Zero.
The trail has attracted over 500,000 visitors in previous cities, so is sure to delight us here in the UK. Whether you’ve been a fan of the film for the last 30 years, or you’re ready to introduce your kids/nieces/nephews to the delights of Halloween Town, Christmas Town and the Hinterlands, it’ll be an unforgettable evening.
How can you get to the Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail from London?
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail is located at Arley Hall & Gardens, a Grade II-listed estate just outside of Manchester. From London, driving is the best way to get there, via the M1 and M6. It takes a little under four hours, so be sure to pack snacks and plan time to stretch your legs.
If you’re travelling via public transport, head to Altrincham or Knutsford Station from London Euston, changing at Stockport, which takes around 2.5 hours. It’s recommended to plan onward travel to Arley Hall & Gardens via taxi, which will take 15-20 minutes.
Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
11 November 2026 16:45 + more dates
Arley Hall & Gardens
