A CHRISTMAS light trail will once again return to a National Trust garden.
It may only be July, but that hasn’t stopped people thinking about their plans for the festive season.
That is because the National Trust has announced the after-dark illuminated Christmas trail will be back at Dunham Massey, near Altrincham
Matthew Findlay, head of UK trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “Positive public feedback was overwhelming last year and we urge everyone to come and see our exciting new innovations for 2023.
“The trail will be a fantastic combination of spectacular new creations and some classic favourites, which will delight visitors young and old in what has become a festive family tradition for so many.”
The Christmas light trail will launch on November 17, with visitors welcomed right through until the end of the year.
New for 2023 will be colour-changing batons of light stretching out into the distance; a huge silver star, Nova, shrouded in mist; and star-shaped arches high above you.
Tickets are already out and organisers say you should act quickly to avoid disappointment.
Georgina Lofthouse, General Manager of Dunham Massey, added: “It’s wonderful to see so many people enjoying the Georgian house, gardens and deer park adorned with seasonal sparkle at Christmas time.
“Every ticket sold supports the National Trust to look after this special place for everyone to enjoy, from caring for the roaming fallow deer to ensuring the historic longevity of the historic collection in this house.”
Alongside the trail will be a range of independent street food vendors as well as stalls offering spiced winter drinks and hot chocolate.
There will also be the chance to toast marshmallows over an open fire at the “artisan” marshmallow stall.
The illuminated trail will open each day from 4.30pm until 10pm, aside from select dates.
Tickets are available from christmasatdunhammassey.seetickets.com, with prices starting from £19 for adults and £12.50 for ages three to 16.
There are also family options, ranging from £41 to £60 for either one or two adults and two children.
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