Northern Lights Newcastle concludes third year at Leazes Park, welcoming 80,000 visitors and building long-term community impact

Northern Lights Newcastle has concluded its third consecutive season at Leazes Park, welcoming 80,000 visitors in 2025 and reinforcing its place as an established part of Newcastle’s winter events calendar.

Since launching in 2023, the event has now welcomed nearly 300,000 visitors to Leazes Park across three seasons, establishing Northern Lights as one of the region’s most well-attended winter attractions.

Now firmly embedded in the city’s festive programme, the latest edition saw audiences return year-on-year while continuing to attract first-time visitors from across the North East. New installations, refreshed routes and expanded audio-visual elements ensured the experience continued to evolve while remaining recognisably Northern Lights.

Across social platforms, Northern Lights Newcastle maintained strong engagement, with Instagram Reels and TikTok content — including walk-through videos and family reactions — driving visibility and reinforcing the trail’s appeal as an accessible, all-ages experience offering something distinct from traditional Christmas events.

Delivered by From The Fields, Northern Lights Newcastle has developed a clear record of charitable and community contribution over its three years in the city. In its launch year, the organisers helped to spearhead a fundraiser to support improvements to the children’s play park at Leazes Park, with the campaign ultimately raising £21,000 towards restoration and repairs.

In subsequent years, the event has worked alongside regional charity partners including The Alan Shearer Centre, Newcastle Hospitals Charity and Newcastle United Foundation, supporting inclusive access, creative participation and opportunities for children, young people and families across the region.

Across its three seasons, Northern Lights Newcastle has also been consistently recognised as one of the UK’s leading Christmas light trails by national publications including The Times, The Guardian and Time Out.

Event Director Paul Robson said: “Reaching our third year in Newcastle feels like a real milestone. The city has truly made Northern Lights its own, and our charity partnerships have been central to that journey. Each year gives us the opportunity to refine the experience while ensuring community, inclusion and creativity remain at the heart of the event.”

With three seasons now delivered, Northern Lights Newcastle has established itself as both a popular winter attraction and a long-term cultural presence in the city.

Plans are already underway for the next edition, with organisers looking ahead to further creative development for winter 2026.