Returning with a new, after-dark trail for autumn 2022, IGNITE is back within the Surrey Hills between 20 October and 6 November 2022.

The Edwardian formal gardens at the National Trust's Polesden Lacey, just four miles from Dorking, form the perfect setting for this lantern-lit walk which takes you between flickering flames and majestic trees.

As twilight falls, the IGNITE magic begins. Expect the unexpected, with glimpses of fairies that could be dancing in lanterns, playful top hats and teapots. Within this fiery interpretation of flora and fantasy, set to an atmospheric soundscape, there are moments of discovery and reflection.

Visitors are met with hand-held lanterns so they can light their own way through tree-lined avenues on a quietly magical meander. Walk between flickering flames and see fire breathing dragons, a river of flames and fire balls.

Pause under the Instagram favourite Tunnel of Light, adorned with more than 100,000 pea-lights stretching almost 50 metres in length. Feel dwarfed by the majesty of nature as you pass giant Badgers, Robins and other woodland wildlife sculpted in willow.

There are new installations and music this year, ensuring that visitors can see the house and gardens illuminated as never before.

Katherine Mills, Polesden Lacey's general manager, said: “We're so excited to welcome visitors back to Polesden Lacey for this enthralling autumn trail. We have lots of surprises and love seeing our visitors enjoy this inimitable way to see the gardens.”

The trail has been specially designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy and tickets are selling fast, so book now to avoid disappointment.

IGNITE trails are brought to you by Sony Music in partnership with the National Trust.  The trail is created by Culture Creative.

What:               IGNITE at Polesden Lacey – A trail of light, fantasy and fire
When:              Open between 20 October and 6 November 2022

Why Visit:        Discover a magical trail for all the family set within the beautiful

Edwardian gardens of Polesden Lacey

Admission:      Advanced From: Adult £16.50, Child £12.50, Family £56 (2 adults & 2 children). 
Free entry for carers and children aged 2 & under.
Parking £7.00 per car and free for National Trust members

Website:          Igniteatpolesdenlacey.co.uk

Address:          Polesden Lacey, Great Bookham, near Dorking, Surrey, RH5 6BD 

For more information please contact:

Matt Dixon | matt@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | T: 01637 808220

About Polesden Lacey

Polesden Lacey, nestled in the Surrey Hills, is your space to enjoy. A place of contrasts with both a touch of Edwardian elegance, muddy countryside walks and lots to explore. The formal gardens offer colour and fragrance throughout the year, from the walled Rose Garden in summer to the Graham Stuart Thomas designed Winter Garden during colder months. There are natural play areas, trails for families and picnic spots. Discover world-renowned collections of maiolica and Dutch Old Masters in the 19th-century house. (Opening times vary). Normal entry to the house and gardens is by pre-booked ticket www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey

About the National Trust

The National Trust is a conservation charity founded in 1895 by three people, Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley who saw the importance of the nation's heritage and open spaces, and wanted to preserve them for everyone to enjoy. This year, the charity celebrates its 125th anniversary, and these values are still at the heart of everything it does. 

To help mark this significant moment in its history, the Trust has committed to achieving carbon net zero emissions by 2030, and establishing 20 million trees to help tackle climate change, creating green corridors for people and nature near towns and cities, running a year-long campaign to connect people with nature and continuing investment in arts and heritage.

Ensuring everyone who visits feels welcome, and more people can access its places continues to be another key aspect of the charity's work.

Entirely independent of Government, the National Trust looks after more than 250,000 hectares of countryside, 780 miles of coastline and hundreds of special places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The National Trust receives more than 26.9 million visits each year to the places it cares for that have an entry fee, and an estimated 100 million visits to the outdoor places looked after by the charity. Together with 5.9 million members and more than 65,000 volunteers, they help to support the conservation charity in its work to care for nature, beauty, history.  For everyone, for ever.