Timed Ticketing

In anticipation of the popularity of A Longwood Gardens Christmas, admission will be by Timed Ticket only, with tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed Tickets limit the number of people in the Gardens at any given time, and enable guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.

A Longwood Gardens Christmas is daily November 26, 2009–January 10, 2010. Timed Tickets allow entry during half-hour intervals throughout the day and evening. The last admission is sold approximately 30 minutes prior to closing.

Most visitors spend about 3 hours at the Gardens. Please plan your visit accordingly.

What is Timed Ticketing?
Timed Ticketing offers select times during which guests can enjoy Longwood Gardens’ spectacular Christmas display. With a Timed Ticket, a pre-established number of guests can enter during each interval, allowing guests to enjoy shorter lines and a better viewing experience.

What are the Timed Ticketing times?
Tickets are sold to allow entry during half-hour intervals from 9 am to 8:30 pm. Please note: on days that the Gardens remain open until 10 pm, timed tickets will be available until 9:30 pm.

When is the best time to visit?
The best times to visit the display are weekdays and prior to December 24. Traditionally, weekends and the week between Christmas and New Year’s are very busy. To avoid disappointment, purchase a ticket for your desired date and time as soon as possible.

What if we arrive late, after our entry time?
Longwood will make every effort to accommodate late arrivals, but we recommend you enter during your scheduled time to maximize your experience.

Will we have to leave at a specified time?
No, Timed Tickets apply to entrance times only. You are welcome to stay until closing, no matter what time you enter.

We didn’t know about timed ticketing. Will we be admitted?
Longwood Gardens will make every effort to accommodate guests without Timed Tickets. However, guests may experience a delay in entering the display.

I am a Passholder. Do I need a Timed Ticket?
Garden Passholders do not need a Timed Ticket to enter the Gardens. However, Passholders are required to purchase Timed Tickets for any guests accompanying them.

Do I need a timed ticket if I have a complimentary one-time use guest pass?
Complimentary one-time use guest pass holders do not need a Timed Ticket to enter the Gardens. However, you are required to purchase Timed Tickets for any guests accompanying you.

Do children need Timed Tickets?
Children ages 4 and under are admitted free and do not require a ticket. Children ages 5 and older do require a Timed Ticket.

Do Timed Tickets include the Ice Skating Shows?
No. Ice Skating Shows require a separate ticket for all guests, including children and Passholders.

Where can we get Timed Tickets?
Tickets are available at tickets.longwoodgardens.org or in person at Central Ticketing, or by calling 610-388-1000 ext. 100.