Lights of Abraham including entrance into park ( Adult)

✨ Lights of Abraham – 5 PM Visit Itinerary

📍 Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

🗓️ Event runs late November–December (selected evenings)

🕔 Your entry time: 5 PM

⏰ Recommended duration: 3–3.5 hours

🕓 4:30 PM – Arrive in Matlock Bath

Arrive 30 minutes early to find parking (there’s no on-site parking at the Heights — use the Station Car Park or Temple Road Car Park nearby).

Grab a quick warm drink or snack in one of the cafés or riverside stalls before walking to the Base Cable Car Station.

🕔 5:00 PM – Cable Car Ascent

Check in and board your illuminated cable car for the magical ride up to the summit.

The views of Matlock Bath below — twinkling with lights — are beautiful at dusk.

Take a few photos mid-ride if you can!

🕕 5:15 PM – Start the Light Trail

Begin your walk through the illuminated woodland and gardens.

Follow the path at your own pace (most visitors take 45–60 minutes).

Highlights to look out for:

✨ The Neon Forest

🦢 The Giant Swans on the pond

❄️ The Ice Garden

🌲 The Colour Walk through glowing trees and sculptures

🪞 Light reflections near the Tinker’s Shaft viewpoint

🕕 6:00 PM – Summit Stop: Food & Warmth

Pause for a break at the summit’s Vista Bar and Restaurant.

Try their winter menu: wood-fired pizzas, hot chocolate, or mulled wine.

Or grab a snack from the Snap Tin Café (loaded chips, hot dogs, or sweet treats).

Relax by a fire pit or take in the views over the Derwent Valley.

🕖 6:45 PM – Second Half of the Trail

Continue exploring any areas you missed earlier — there are interactive light displays and great photo spots around the Victoria Prospect Tower.

Visit the gift shop before descending — they have unique local crafts and souvenirs.

🕗 7:15 PM – Descend by Cable Car

Enjoy your return cable car ride — the view of the valley illuminated below is stunning at night.

You’ll arrive back at the base station around 7:30 PM.

🕢 7:30 PM – Optional: Explore Matlock Bath

Take a short stroll along the riverside lights or stop for dessert or a drink at a nearby pub (like The Midland or The Fishpond).

💡 Quick Tips

Dress warmly and wear good shoes (paths are steep and uneven).

Bring a charged phone/camera — great photo ops throughout!

Allow 3–3.5 hours total for the full experience.

The last entry is usually 7 PM, so you’re right in the perfect window for seeing the lights at their best.