Tickets for new Christmas lights trail go on sale next week

Christmas At Wrest Park is a new light trail for the 2023 festive season, set within the grounds of the historic mansion in the heart of the Bedfordshire countryside.

From December 1 to January 1, visitors are told to expect the unexpected and allow the Christmas spirit to take over as they immerse themselves in a world of seasonal sparkle and festive cheer.

This is the first time a Christmas lights trail has been held at Wrest Park. (Image: Wrest Park)

Award-winning creative director Katherine Jewkes will work alongside light art pioneers, Illumaphonium, to bring together a trail of spectacular illuminations and installations.

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The lighting will complement the grounds of Wrest Park, which is in the care of English Heritage, with the house gently lit; as well as installations which take into account the designs of the gardens themselves, which include the Italian garden, American garden, English garden, Chinese pavilion, and orangery.

There will be plenty for all ages to enjoy. (Image: Wrest Park)

Illumaphonium’s interactive installation ‘Continuum’, with a trail of 25 mirrored monoliths, will take visitors through a maze of incredible reflection and light, capturing the imaginations of all ages.

Festive food, warming cocktails and picture-perfect moments will add to the spectacle, that will have you captivated as you enjoy an enchanted Christmas with family, friends and loved ones at this seasonal event with a contemporary twist.

Katherine said: "We’re looking forward to bringing a brand new light trail to Wrest Park in 2023, reimagining the unique grounds and gardens of what is a beautiful site that we can’t wait to welcome visitors to."

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Tom Woodhouse, site manager at Wrest Park, added: "We’re so excited that Wrest Park will be hosting a Christmas light trail for the first time in the site’s history.

Enjoy the festive spirit with family and friends. (Image: Wrest Park)

"In partnership with Kilimanjaro Live, Christmas At Wrest Park will be a spectacular festive feast for the senses, and the perfect way to get the family into the yuletide spirit.

"We can’t wait to see Wrest Park’s historic grounds transformed into a magical winter wonderland through music and light installations."

Tickets go on general sale on Monday (September 4). To book, visit MyTicket.co.uk/Christmas. For more information, visit ChristmasatWrestPark.com.