The Times - UK (2021-12-18)

the times Saturday December 18 2021

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Christmas at Killerton

Devon

The grand Georgian house at Killerton,
surrounded by farmland, landscaped
gardens and orchards, has been
transformed into a rainbow of colour.
Walk beneath glowing lights strung
between trees, through twinkling
archways and look out for
a carpet of glowing white roses
spread across a lawn. Hot food
and drinks will be available, as
well as marshmallows to toast
over a fire pit.
Details Book ahead for slots
between 4.30pm and 8pm
until January 2; adult £18, child
£13, nationaltrust.org.uk

Delamere Forest

Christmas trail

Cheshire
Follow illuminated trails through
beautiful Delamere Forest, with tunnels

Outside

In the night garden:

15 of the best

festive light trails

Explore these beautiful forests and gardens after hours,

and enjoy a spectacular display. By Emily Sargent

of light, vast trees strung with giant

baubles and crazy neon colours, and

a “fire garden” installation with torches

and dancing flames. The trail leads past

a lake to the deepest part of the forest,

where you’ll find a Christmas cathedral

adorned with thousands of glowing

bulbs. Hot food and drinks will be

available along the way, including

hot chocolate, toasted

marshmallows and waffles.

Details Book ahead for slots

between 4.30pm and 8.45pm

until December 31; adult

£19.50, child £13.50, under-2s

free, forestryengland.uk

Twilight at

Hever Castle Kent

Follow a trail of lights around the

castle’s sprawling gardens, through

the trees and beside the lake, and see

Hever Castle itself brilliantly illuminated.

This year the light trail will include new

areas of the grounds not previously lit

before, including Anne Boleyn’s Walk.

The theme of this year’s trail is

Pinocchio, beginning in Geppetto’s

workshop, surrounded by wood-carving

creations. There is a fairground with

games and rides on the lawn in front of

the castle, and the Moat restaurant will

be serving hot chocolate, mulled wine

and a range of hot food.

Details Book ahead for slots between

4pm and 7pm until January 3; adult

£19, child £11.50, under-5s free,

hevercastle.co.uk

Christmas at

Kingston Lacy Dorset

This wonderful night-time trail includes

a 30m-tall Christmas Cathedral,

towering canopies of illuminated trees,

a “fairy glen” of shimmering lights and

Edison trees strung with glowing bulbs.

Follow the paths on the woodland

walk and see the acers in the Japanese

garden and the site’s stately cedar trees

lit up in brilliant colour. Hot food and

drinks will be available.

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