The Heights of Abraham announces an exciting and new event for the coming winter season – ‘The Lights of Abraham’ is a stunning light trail which will allow visitors to experience the magic of this family-friendly attraction in a brand new and enchanting light.
The event will extend the usual opening season at the Heights, taking place from Friday 22nd November until Monday 30th December, and welcomes visitors of all ages to experience the Heights magnificently illuminated by evening.
The light trail begins on the approach to the cable car base station itself, a festoon-lit riverside walk from the town of Matlock Bath, before alighting your gondola cable car and flying high through moonlit skies to reach the summit of another world. As you ascend, see the myriad of lights in the town and colourful riverside approach all twinkling below.
Upon arrival at the summit, join the lights trail which will lead through illuminated gardens, across boardwalks and woodland pathways – an illuminous adventure during which some interesting characters and magical scenes will unfold along the way. The trail will take approximately one hour, with extra time for refreshments.
Look out for the woodland night creatures, sparkling fairy gatherings and the enchanted rainbow forest to bring awe and wonder to a dark winter’s night. To add even more enjoyment to the seasonal atmosphere there are delectable treats and toasty warm drinks to sustain adventurers, including hot chocolate, freshly-made mince pies, novelty cakes and festive biscuits – children and adults alike can enjoy connecting around glowing firepits, toasting marshmallows under a starry sky.
Visitors are welcome to browse at their leisure and the Masson Pavilion exhibition will be open along with Gift Shop and Vista bar, and the café will be open for refreshments.
The Lights of Abraham will be a wonderful way in which to round off a spectacular year of celebrations, during which the Heights has marked two milestone anniversaries – its Ruby anniversary of the introduction of the cable cars, and its Golden anniversary since the attraction was first taken over by the Pugh family in 1974.
This double anniversary year will be an especially memorable one in The Heights’ 237-year long history, as it has been entertaining visitors to the Peak District since 1787.
THE LIGHTS OF ABRAHAM – from Friday November 22nd , up to and including Monday 30th December (excluding three days over Christmas, i.e. 24-26th Dec)
For more details, see our What’s On page here: What’s On (heightsofabraham.com)
4.30pm until 9pm (last entry is at 8pm) Visitors are allocated a 15 min time slot for entry and can stay until closing time.
Online Booking is now open. Tickets are priced at: £21 adult; £15 child (under 3 years and carers, Free) This event is not included in the annual pass as it is outside of the main season.
Kindly note that this event is not suited to wheelchair users and dogs are not allowed entry to this specific event, due to safety concerns.
Posted on 27 November 2024
