Glow Trail

Are you ready to glow up and light the way for hospice care?

We invite you to join us for Cumbria’s first-ever Glow Trail and help raise much needed funds for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw with the kind support of Lowther Castle & Gardens.

This brand new event offers the chance to come together as a community to remember, reflect and celebrate loved ones whilst enjoying live entertainment and glow stations along the way.

Here’s what you need to know…

Kindly hosted by Lowther Castle & Gardens, setting off at sunset, participants will gently walk two laps of the trail with areas of the iconic garden illuminated, creating a magical, glowing atmosphere through-out the evening.

Along the trail, you’ll experience:

Illuminated glow features
Music and live entertainment
Dedicated remembrance points to reflect, remember and celebrate your loved ones

From 6.00pm, Lowther Castle & Gardens gates will open, giving you plenty of time to register, glow yourself up with paints, accessories, grab a light snack and drink before the walk which starts at 8pm.

Entry for the event is £20 per person, with under 12s going free. Your entry fee will help cover the cost of running the event, and we would love to ask for you to fundraise as much as you can. Raising just £50 will help provide compassionate, specialist care and support to local families when they need it most – every pound you raise will make a real difference.

When?

Join us on Saturday 12th September 2026! Doors open at 6.00pm, where there will be the opportunity to purchase items to glow up, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the music and the atmosphere.

Where?

Set at the iconic Lowther Castle & Gardens in Penrith, participants will take part in an evening night-time route, with areas lit along the pathways, creating a magical, glowing atmosphere.

Important Information

Please be aware that this event may include strobe lighting. The event is suitable for all ages and is off-road buggy and wheelchair accessible, but participants should be aware that it includes uneven woodland and gravel paths in low light areas. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

What You’ll Receive

To support you every step of the way, we’ll provide:

A fundraising pack, including event guidance and a remembrance ribbon to dedicate to your loved one.
Fundraising support before and on the day, including: A link to our Enthuse fundraising page, sponsorship forms and handy fundraising guidance.
An Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw t-shirt, with space to personalise in memory of your loved one
Access to Lowther Castle & Gardens, remembrance stations and an array of live music and entertainment
A powerful sense of pride, knowing your fundraising is helping to provide comfort, care and support to families across our community

Why your support matters?

Your support helps us provide specialist care, comfort and emotional support to people living with life-limiting conditions, and to the families who love and care for them. From pain management to counselling, hospice care looks after the whole family.

“It’s an honour to care for people in our north Cumbria community at the end of their lives. We’re here with arms outstretched, offering a kind of comfort blanket for people during their most horrendous moments.” – Jess Harrington, Hospice Nurse

Your support ensures that people in Cumbria can live as long as possible, as well as possible – surrounded by the very best care.

To read our full event terms and conditions please click here.