Wales’ largest light trail returns in November with a reimagined route and brand new illuminations that are accessible to everyone
Wales’ flagship light trail Christmas at Bute Park is hosting two inclusive evenings where capacity will be reduced by 75% and audio volume will be lowered to allow people to make their way around the trail.
Since launching in 2021, the award-winning Christmas at Bute Park trail has prioritised accessibility and this year, organisers have introduced two dedicated inclusive evenings, on Wednesday 3rd and Wednesday 10th December, which are designed for visitors who prefer to experience the illuminations in a quieter, calmer setting.
Visitors to Christmas at Bute Park will be able to enjoy exciting new light installations created by world-class creatives, as well as a redesigned route and fantastic food from a selection of local food traders.
Roxy Robinson, Creative Director at From the Fields, the team behind Christmas at Bute Park, said: “We are committed to making Christmas at Bute Park a magical experience for everyone. Our inclusive evenings are designed to offer a calmer, more comfortable environment so that visitors who may find busy, high-sensory settings overwhelming can still enjoy the beauty and wonder of the trail at their own pace.
“By introducing these dedicated evenings, we hope to create a welcoming space for neurodiverse visitors and their families to make special memories together in a setting that feels right for them.”
Tickets are already selling fast for the trail which returns to Cardiff city centre from Friday November 21st through to December 31st, 2025, bringing more than five weeks of festive fun with it.
Leading the new sights on show this year is Water Willow, which will dazzle visitors with its enchanting display of light and sound. A majestic tree adorned with thousands of radiant lights pulses with brilliance, illuminating its trunk in a shimmering ascent before cascading from its branches like glistening silver raindrops. As glowing particles drift effortlessly through the night, an immersive soundscape enhances the dreamlike spectacle, wrapping viewers in a mesmerising experience.
Also new this year is Icefall where a shimmering cascade of lights tumbles down like a luminous waterfall, glowing in icy whites and frosty blues. Each flicker and sparkle moves in rhythmic harmony with a winter-themed soundscape, evoking the crisp magic of the season.
There will be a return for festive favourite Delilah Y Ddraig who delighted fans back in 2023 with her dragon’s tail hanging from Cardiff Castle as she slept.
Foodies can explore the array of street food on offer with delicious treats from local traders, as well as the Bute Park Tavern – the cosy heated Alpine wooded cabin where you can enjoy sit back and enjoy a drink in the twinkling surroundings.
This year, Christmas at Bute Park has also welcomed a new partnership with Cardiff’s luxury hotel voco St David’s. Located on the stunning Cardiff Bay waterfront, voco St David’s is the city’s only five-star hotel and proud winner of Cardiff Life’s Tourism Award 2025.
Tickets are available to book online at www.christmasatbutepark.com
