Seasonal opening hours will apply on:
Tuesday 24 December 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 25 December CLOSED
Tuesday 31 December 10am - 3pm
On all other dates our normal opening hours (10am - 4pm) will apply.
Our mile-long Illuminated Arboretum route will use mesmerising light, colour and sound to bring the fascinating stories of the Arboretum to life in an entirely new way. There will be something to captivate all ages from fun hands-on elements, immersive spaces and areas for personal reflection.
Entry to Illuminated Arboretum is every 15 minutes between 4.30pm and 7.30pm. Once you are in the event, please feel free to spend as long as you wish going around the route.
Adults £25 per person, children £15, under 5s free. NMA Friends and group discounts available.
We hope you're feeling hungry - we'll be offering a tasty selection of takeaway treats including pasties, loaded fries, mulled wine and plenty more, which will be available to purchase from our Restaurant before you head outside.
Along the route you'll also be able to pick up hotdogs, stonebaked pizzas, burgers, and sweet treats including waffles, muffins and donuts.
The Coffee Shop will be closed during the event.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to Illuminated Arboretum. We have pulled together a list of all our frequently asked questions that will help you plan a visit.
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