Illuminate at the Blue Pool
Explore this popular lakeside walk after dark and see the nature reserve transformed by professionally designed lighting displays, vibrant colours and atmospheric music. Highlights include incredible sculptures, and the UK’s longest rope bridge, making for some great photo opportunities. There’s also a tea room serving treats, plus fire pits for toasting marshmallows.
Event details
Dates and times
Saturday 10th January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Sunday 11th January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Friday 16th January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Saturday 17th January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Sunday 18th January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Friday 23rd January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Saturday 24th January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Sunday 25th January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Friday 30th January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Saturday 31st January, 2026
at 4:30pm
Sunday 1st February, 2026
at 4:30pm
Friday 6th February, 2026
at 4:30pm
Saturday 7th February, 2026
at 4:30pm
Sunday 8th February, 2026
at 4:30pm
Friday 13th February, 2026
at 5:30pm
Saturday 14th February, 2026
at 5:30pm
Sunday 15th February, 2026
at 5:30pm
Monday 16th February, 2026
at 5:30pm
Tuesday 17th February, 2026
at 5:30pm
Wednesday 18th February, 2026
at 5:30pm
Thursday 19th February, 2026
at 5:30pm
Friday 20th February, 2026
at 5:30pm
Saturday 21st February, 2026
at 5:30pm
Sunday 22nd February, 2026
at 5:30pm
3 hours
£
This is a ticketed/paid for event
35.9 miles from Highlands End and Eype Beach
38.1 miles from Golden Cap
33.9 miles from Graston Copse
14.7 miles from Sandyholme
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