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Christmas Lights in Bedford, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Bedford this season are Holiday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest (Dec 4 – Dec 18), Grand Illumination at Old City Cemetery (Dec 4 – Jan 1) and Botetourt Chamber Tinsel Trail (Dec 6 – Dec 30). We've mapped 4 displays in Bedford and 15 more nearby (6 events, 4 parades, 4 walk-thrus). 9 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Bedford (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Bedford: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Bedford?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest (Dec 4 – Dec 18), Grand Illumination at Old City Cemetery (Dec 4 – Jan 1), Botetourt Chamber Tinsel Trail (Dec 6 – Dec 30) and Lynchburg Tacky Lights Tour (Dec 10 – Dec 12). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Bedford, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Bedford?
Free options include Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk, Christmas Eve Luminaries, Christmas Lights at Spring Oak at Bedford and Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at River Ridge. 9 of the 19 displays near Bedford are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Bedford?
Yes. Drive-Thru Live Nativity (Not listed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
When do Christmas lights start in Bedford?
The earliest Bedford-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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