Lantern designing competition for Land of Lights at Gulliver's World

Land of Lights will be coming to Gulliver’s World later this year.

It will include 12 vivid dreamworlds featuring gigantic lanterns inspired by animals, mega monuments, and wonders of the natural world.

And guests will be able to explore a mile-long trail of light installations, including more than 7,000 individual lanterns and hundreds of thousands of LED lights.

The experience will feature an eclectic mix of music and entertainment and a selection of street food and seasonal drink options which will be available throughout the festival.

Ahead of the festival, members of groups in the town are being asked to submit designs of their own monster-themed lantern.

The best one will be produced by the festival’s expert team and displayed on the Land of Lights rail opening at the resort in November.

The winner will also win tickets to the Land of Lights Lantern Festival for the group they are representing - for up to 50 people.

Craig Clews, Land of Lights festival manager, said: “We’re really excited about hosting the Land of Lights festival this winter and this competition is the ideal way for the local community to get involved in what is set to be a truly magical event.

“We hope as many budding artists and designers will send in their wonderful ideas so we can bring one of them to life to showcase at the festival. Designs can be scanned and emailed or we will accept photographs too but move quickly as submissions must be in by September 31.”

Entries must be submitted via email with your full name and group you’re representing to competitions@landoflights.co.uk before September 31, 2023. This competition is open to sports, community and badge groups only and entrants are asked to provide information about your group, including group leader contact details when submitting.

For further information, and how to enter, visit website landoflights.co.uk/competition

The festival will run November 11 until February 25, 2024.