Win a Family Ticket to AGLOW in Bishop Auckland This Christmas
Don't miss your chance to win your way to one of the North East's most popular light trails
AGLOW will once again dazzle visitors to Auckland Palace in Bishop Auckland this festive season, with one of the tallest Christmas trees in the North, and one of the longest outdoor light tunnels in the country, as well as dozens of other breathtaking light installations.
Now in its third year and running from 21st November to 31st December (excluding Christmas Day), AGLOW has become a much-loved tradition in Bishop Auckland, drawing thousands of visitors each year to enjoy one of the largest light trails in the country.
Starting at AGLOW arch, followed by a 100-metre-long tunnel of light and stretching across 1.5 miles of historic parkland, this year’s illuminated trail (comprising more than 20 large-scale illuminations) will light up the skies and take visitors on a journey through the ancient grounds, including the Deer Park and River Gaunless, with glowing projections on the Palace walls, shimmering mirror balls, and dazzling laser and fire displays. Towering over Santa’s Village at 32 metres (104 feet) high is a giant Christmas tree beside the river, bedecked with almost one kilometre of colourful lights.
In front of this backdrop, the picturesque wooden cabins of Santa’s Village offer a vast array of food and drinks where visitors can also enjoy toasted marshmallows around the fire pit, sip on mulled wine or hot chocolate, and catch live performances by Santa’s elves.
For your chance to win a family ticket to AGLOW (valid for up to four people on a day of their choice), simply enter our competition below.
Enter by post
Send your name and contact details on a postcard to Living North, Studio 2, St Nicholas Chare, Newcastle NE1 1RJ. Mark your entries AGLOW.
Enter online
Simply log in and enter using the online form linked to this competition, see below.
All entries to be received by 13th November 2025
Terms and Conditions
Open to UK residents only. Entrants must be 18+. Only one entry per person will be accepted. The prize is a family ticket for AGLOW, valid for up to four people on a day of their choice (if available). No cash alternative. The prize is non-transferable and subject to availability. The promoter reserves the right to cancel, amend, or withdraw the competition at any time.