Greenwich Sparkle in the Park light trail to return to Charlton House

This November, Greenwich is set to welcome the return of its popular Sparkle in the Park light trail for a fifth year running.

Running from November 28 to December 1, this popular festive light trail, created in partnership with the Royal Borough of Greenwich and FESTIVAL.ORG, will offer Greenwich locals a chance to explore a festive light trail at a new location.

This year's location has been confirmed as Charlton Park, House and Gardens, a historic 17th century house and Jacobean gardens, which will host a light trail, Christmas market and fun fair.

The event will also be accompanied by festive performances from local schools and community choirs.

Charlton Park, House and Gardens will host a light trail, Christmas market and fun fair.. (Image: Royal Borough of Greenwich) For visitors with additional needs or sensory disabilities, the event will also host a quiet hour session on December 1 from 4:30pm, where there will be reduced sounds, no flashing lights and a lower number of visitors.

In accompaniment to Sparkle in the Park, Charlton House and Gardens has also announced a festive calendar of activities where the inside of the house will be turned into a Winter Tavern, with Mrs Clause experiences for the children.

November will be busy with festive activity throughout Greenwich borough, as Eltham and Woolwich host annual Christmas light switch on events on November 16 and November 23, as well as Greenwich Market’s popular lantern parade and light switch on November 20.

The event is free, with visitors not required to book a ticket, however Greenwich Council has advised that there may be queues during busy periods due to popularity.

Sparkle in the Park will return to Charlton Park, House and Gardens from November 28 until December 1 from 4:30pm to 9pm.

Charlton House and Gardens has also announced a festive calendar of activities. (Image: Royal Borough of Greenwich) A spokesperson for Greenwich Council said: “Don’t miss the most magical event of the year!

“We’re proud to bring our residents another year of free, inclusive and accessible festive fun at a time when our communities continue to be affected by the rising cost of living.

“By strengthening partnerships between local arts and community organisations, our much-loved festive events support the borough’s ambitious new culture strategy.

“Get the dates in your diaries and follow our social media and WhatsApp channels for further announcements.”