Visitors to Christmas at Kingston Lacy will be able to enjoy two enchanting new light installations at the festive trail, which runs for just over three weeks during the Christmas period.

Laser Garden, by Mandylights, and Crystal Garden by Output Arts, are the latest installations to be revealed for the Dorset trail, which will open from 2 December until Christmas Eve.

Laser Garden uses up to 100 custom-made laser effects, to immerse crowds in thousands of slowly rotating coloured laser beams that sparkle amongst theatrical fog.

Crystal Garden is made up of clusters of giant glowing shards that illuminate the winter night and create a fantastical festive landscape.

Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “We are hugely excited by the plans for this year's trail, with artists creating beautiful, new installations which will provide even more 'wow' factor for 2022.”

Create new traditions and everlasting memories and marvel at other installations including Heart Walk, 12 Days of Christmas made from wicker and Meadow of Light, all set to an emotive, choreographed soundtrack. Don't forget to glimpse the friendly Father Christmas along the way.

Independent street food vendors bring a delicious twist with tasty treats on offer. Complete your walk under the stars with a *spiced winter warmer or *hot chocolate shared with friends and family. Everyone loves toasting a marshmallow over an open fire and the artisan *marshmallow stall gives visitors the chance to warm their hands and enjoy this sweet outdoor tradition.

Christmas at Kingston Lacy provides a special way to celebrate the festive season with an unmissable outdoor experience. The trail is designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy.

Book now to secure your choice of date and time.

Christmas at Kingston Lacy is brought to you by Sony Music, in partnership with the National Trust.  The trail is created by Culture Creative.

What:               Christmas at Kingston Lacy - The after-dark illuminated trail through festive gardens
When:              From 2 December 2022 – 24 December 2022.

Closed 5 & 6 December 2022

Open from 4.30pm, last entry 8pm and closes at 10pm.

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

landscape of Kingston Lacy.

Admission:      Advanced From: Adult £19.50, Child £14, Family £65 (2 adults & 2 children). 
Free entry for carers and children aged 2 & under.

Parking £8 per car. Free for National Trust members when booked in advance.

Website:          christmasatkingstonlacy.seetickets.com

Address:          Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 4EA

For more information please contact:

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

Image Credits

Fire Garden by Culture Creative, My Christmas Trails 2020.  Photo by Richard Haughton © Sony Music

Laser Garden by Mandylights. My Christmas Trails. Photo Kat Gollock

Kingston Lacy Neon Tree Christmas 2021 credit Sony Music

About Kingston Lacy

Owned by the National Trust, Kingston Lacy is an opulent Italian-inspired country mansion set in beautiful gardens

and extensive parkland near Wimborne in Dorset. The extensive gardens were remodelled in the early 20th century and celebrated as a horticultural masterpiece, while the parkland is a living landscape rich in wildlife and home to rare breeds. Kingston Lacy's 8,500 acre estate was home to generations of the Bankes family; William John Bankes, who inherited in 1834, remodelled it to be the property we see now, and filled it with the richest of art, furnishings and collections.  https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy

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. Today, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, we continue to look after places so people and nature can thrive.

The challenges of the coronavirus pandemic have shown this is more important than ever. From finding fresh air and open skies to tracking a bee's flight to a flower; from finding beauty in an exquisite painting or discovering the hidden history of a country house nearby - the places we care for enrich people's lives.

Entirely independent of Government, the National Trust looks after more than 250,000 hectares of countryside, 780 miles of coastline and 500 historic properties, gardens and nature reserves.

The National Trust is for everyone - we were founded for the benefit of the whole nation. We receive on average more than 26.9 million visits each year to the places we care for that have an entry fee, and an estimated 100m visits to the outdoor places that are free of charge. Paying visitors, together with our 5.6 million members and more than 53,000 volunteers, support our work to care for nature, beauty, history. For everyone, for ever.

For more information and ideas for great seasonal days out go to: www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

About Sony Music

Sony Music, has been delivering illuminated Christmas trails for over eight years. Each trail is carefully designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of the individual location. There are currently 30 trails across the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia within the My Christmas Trails and Lightscape portfolios.

The chosen partners for national and international heritage and prestigious venues include: Blenheim Palace; The National Trust; Forestry England; The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh; Botanic Gardens, Chicago, USA and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.

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About Culture Creative
Culture Creative is a creative project and production management company based in the North East of England. The Company works across a wide range of cultural fields including art, sport, heritage, tourism, festivals and events, developing projects from concept to delivery. Since 2013, Culture Creative has worked closely with Sony Music, to create illuminated trails in various venues across the UK and overseas.

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