Luminarium
Wander through this giant inflatable colour-changing maze, for one week only!
Price includes day admission to Compton Verney, make a full day of it with art, free family activities and 120 acres to explore.
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Lose yourself in a
world of light and colour
Reconnect with a child-like awe and wonder as you explore this winding maze of paths and soaring domes. Feel pure delight at the beauty of the light coming through bathing the space in colour.
This year we’re welcoming Luminarium’s Terceradix!
Created to celebrate 30 years of Architects of Air, designed to be brighter and more colourful than ever before.
Explore in a way that feels natural to you – there are staff inside to guide you as you explore, or sit and enjoy the ambience.
Prices and Information
Adult tickets include your timed Luminarium experience plus full-day admission to Compton Verney, with access to 3 floors of art, 120 acres of grounds, free family activities and more.
Adult (non-member) £34.09
Members and children (aged 2-18) £14.55
Children under 2 go free and don’t need tickets
Members and children aged 2-18 and under get free day admission to Compton Verney, so only pay for the Luminarium ticket.
Members must be logged in to see their discount applied at checkout.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, with a maximum ratio of 1 adult to 4 children.
When choosing your timed entry, please note that you will need to be at the Luminarium 10 minutes before that time.
The time slot chosen is for the Luminarium experience, you’re welcome to arrive and enjoy Compton Verney any time from 10am – 5pm today.
Included in the cost of your Luminarium ticket
The Pattern of Life:
Enid Marx and Modern British Design
Sat 18 Jul 26 – Sun 3 Jan 27
SEN sessions
Our first slot on Friday 28 August at 10am is for those who require a quieter experience.
We have limited the capacity to provide more space and a more relaxed atmosphere inside.
For other Access information, please look at the FAQs below.
Know before you go
A few notes to help you enjoy your time
- Tickets include your timed Luminarium experience plus full-day admission to Compton Verney, with access to 3 floors of art, 120 acres of grounds, free family activities and more.
- Your Luminarium session will last 25 minutes to allow as many people as possible to experience the Luminarium
- Please keep to the paths inside, as the plastic is delicate
- You’ll need to take your shoes off before going into the Luminarium, please bring socks if you’d rather not be barefoot
- Running is not permitted inside
- Prams and pushchairs are not allowed inside the Luminarium, we ask that you leave them outside with a member of staff
- Take photos! But don’t forget to allow yourself some time to fully relax and explore the space too, and respect other visitors privacy when taking and sharing
For more information about Luminarium, see Architects of Air’s website here
booking faqs
To visit Luminarium you will need to have purchased a Luminarium ticket (with admission included)
Adult ticket prices include both Compton Verney admission and the Luminarium ticket. Members and children aged 18 and under get free admission to Compton Verney, so they only need to pay for the Luminarium ticket.
Members must be logged in to see their discount applied at checkout. Once logged in, the admission element will be removed at checkout and you will only pay for the Luminarium ticket.
Yes. Children aged 2 and over need a Luminarium ticket. Children aged 18 and under get free admission to Compton Verney, so they only pay for the Luminarium ticket. Children under 2 go free.
No. On-the-day tickets are not available online. They can be bought in person only, subject to availability.
Compton Verney admission gives you access to the house, galleries, café, shop and grounds, as well as the Luminarium when booked with a valid Luminarium ticket.
event faqs
The Luminarium is for everyone!
Fully accessible, embracing all ages, abilities, cultures and communities
For more info on access, please see below.
Under 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult at a ratio of one adult to 4 children.
Prams and pushchairs are not allowed inside the Luminarium
Luminarium is brought to you by Nottingham-based company Architects of Air, led by designer Alan Parkinson.
Their exhibitions have travelled to over 40 counties across 5 continents, reaching over 3 million people to date. You can find out more about Architects of Air here
Yes, Luminarium is suitable for wheelchairs.
The Luminarium is not an environment a dog feels comfortable in, even a guide dog, and they would need to wear protective shoes to enter too.
So, our rule is that your guide dogs should remain outside, and we will find an alternative way for you to be accompanied through the Luminarium.
Yes, the Luminarium is predominantly visual and can be enjoyed by those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
There is an ambient soundscape that accompanies the installation that contains no words and is not necessary to enjoy the experience.
Although Luminarium is a highly visual installation that makes uses colour and light, those with a visual impairment are welcome to explore the installation to enjoy the atmosphere and ambient soundscape.
If you have a visual impairment and would like to enter Luminarium, please make yourself known to a member of staff on arrival who can provide you with some more information and assist you.
No, there is no seating available within Luminarium, but visitors are welcome to sit and lie down within the structure if they wish at any time.
As Luminarium is an inflatable structure, the installation may be closed during high winds.
Though firmly secured, safety is our number one priority, and the structure will reopen when it is safe to do so. In high temperatures, the Luminarium may temporarily close to cool down.
The structure will open as soon as it is safe. Please listen to our team on the day for updates.