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Gift Aid means we can claim an extra 25p on top of every £1 you spend on tickets
We can claim Gift Aid on your booking, which means the government will give us an extra 25p on top of every £1 you spend with us.
That means our charity would get an additional £8.25 donation at no cost to you, just by clicking the button below
Returning for 2025, get ready to experience the magic of Lanterns and Light once again at Chester Zoo! This winter, join us for an illuminated experience full of spectacular scenes and breathtaking displays that will leave you full of festivity.
Friday 14 November 2025 – Saturday 3 January 2026
Ticket pricing:
Adult: Peak=£26, Standard=£22.50, Off-peak=£19
Child (3-16): Peak=£19, Standard=£17, Off-peak=£12
Toddler (1-2): Peak=£2.50, Standard=£2.50, Off-peak=£2.50
Under 12 months: FREE
Carer: FREE
If you'd like to book a group of 15 or more, please contact groups@chesterzoo.org.
We're offering quiet sessions so all guests can enjoy this popular event. Book your tickets here.
See our full terms and conditions here.
The transaction fee covers the costs producing your tickets. This fee can apply to tickets arranged for collection, and may also be applied to both print at home and e-tickets to cover the cost of deploying technology and/or staff to the venue site.
Child tickets are limited to children between 3 to 15 years. Children below the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
