Gorgeous Glowing Photos Of Christmas At Kew 2026

Last Updated 13 November 2026

Laura Reynolds Gorgeous Glowing Photos Of Christmas At Kew 2026

Keep up to date with all things festive on our Christmas 2026 in London page.

A tunnel of white lights
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Beloved light trail Christmas at Kew is now open for 2026, wending through the botanic gardens after dark, and glowing them up with dazzling, dancing artworks.

Giant bows, a row of nutcrackers and Candy Cane Lane are among the festive installations this year. Other attractions on the 3km trail see Kew's trees beautifully illuminated, and a entire field of incandescent flowers.

Naturally, the Instagram-famous tunnel of lights (pictured top) is back, along with other walk-throughs, fake snowfall, and light shows synchronised to music. Here's a glimpse of what to expect this year:

An archway in the form of a glittering red bow
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Glowing stars hanging in trees
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A tunnel made of triangular strips of lights in rainbow colours
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A tree outlined in the dark with colourful strips of light
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A field of flowers glowing in the dark
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Lanterns designed to look like colourful gifts strung above a walkway
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A tree of lampshades
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Colourful glowing orbs suspended in the sky
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A tunnel made from rows of glowing round lanterns, like strings of very large colourful beads
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Oversized glowing bubbles perched on the branches of a tree
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A tree with its trunk and branches covered in white fairy lights
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Christmas at Kew takes place 13 November 2026-3 January 2027. Many dates are already sold out, so be quick if you want tickets.

Take a look at some of our other winter lights trails and festivals in London this year, including some which are free to view!

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