We track 1 display in Canton.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Canton that means about 4:13 PM in early December and 4:13 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 4:45 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Canton typically drop to around 24°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:13 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:13 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:18 PM | 4:50 PM |
Residential displays have no facilities of their own — no parking, no toilets, nowhere to warm up — so it is worth knowing what is around. Within about three miles of the Canton cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 8 public car parks and 8 public toilets. Only 10 cafés or takeaways nearby, so bring a flask if you want one.
tickets requiredattractionilluminated trees, walkways, and tunnelsrefreshments availableadvance tickets only
The Trustees' Winterlights transforms the Bradley Estate gardens with thousands of artfully designed lights along illuminated walkways and tunnels. Tickets are not sold at the door and weekends often sell out.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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