The National Trust's Palladian house and garden is preparing to wow visitors for another year with the return of the glittering trail between 25 November 2022 and 1 January 2023.

This family-friendly magical festive trail in Stourhead's unique gardens will be filled with larger-than-life illuminations, all choreographed to a soundtrack of much-loved seasonal music. 

Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “We were thrilled with the fantastic response from visitors who enjoyed the trail last Christmas and our planning and preparation for 2022 is already well underway. Look out for some new surprises this year.”

Be transported into a winter wonderland in this unique landscape.  Discover the iconic Christmas Cathedral created with more than a thousand pea lights woven into the forest landscape. Marvel at the 'sea of light', neon stars wrapping trees and stunning Super Nova.  Pause to reflect at the mesmerising, flickering flames in the fire garden, enjoy the larger-than-life light installations and don't forget to wave at 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 Stourhead provides a special way to celebrate the festive season with an unmissable outdoor experience. The trail is designed for visitors of all ages and is accessible for all to enjoy.

Book now to secure your choice of date and time http://ChristmasatStourhead.co.uk 

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

What:              Christmas at Stourhead - The after-dark illuminated trail through festive gardens
When:             From 25 November 2022 to 1 January 2023.

Open from 4.30pm, last entry 8pm and closes at 10pm.
Closed 28/29 Nov 05/06/24//25 Dec

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

landscape of Stourhead.

Admission:     Advanced From: Adult £21.50, Child £15.00 (Age 3-16); Family £71.00 (2 adults + 2 children) Parking £8 per car. Free for National Trust members when booked in advance.

Website:         christmasatstourhead.co.uk | #christmasatstourhead | #mychristmastrails

Address:         Stourhead, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6SH

For more information please contact:

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

Image Credits

Letters and White Roses by Culture Creative, My Christmas Trails 2021. Photo by Richard Haughton © Sony Music

Christmas Cathedral by Mandylights, My Christmas Trails 2021. Photo by Richard Haughton © Sony Music

Tree Stars by Culture Creative, My Christmas Trails 2021. Photo by Richard Haughton © Sony Music

About Stourhead
Stourhead is a Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden. When it first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as 'a living work of art'. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of adventure.

The history of Stourhead can be uncovered in the house with its unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings.

The Palladian house is set amid 'picnic perfect' lawns and extensive parkland (2,650 acres), where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.

About Sony Music

About RGL (Raymond Gubbay Limited – a division of Sony Music)

RGL/Sony Music has been delivering hugely successful illuminated trails for almost ten years. Each trail is carefully designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of its iconic setting. There are currently over 30 trails across the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia within the Christmas, Halloween, IGNITE and Lightscape portfolios.

The chosen partners for national and international heritage and prestigious venues include: Blenheim Palace; The National Trust; Forestry England; Historic Royal Palaces; The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh; Leeds Castle Botanic Gardens, Chicago, USA and Royal Botanic Gardens, 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 Lightscape and Christmas themed trails in various venues across the UK and overseas.

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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, they 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 they 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 – they were founded for the benefit of the whole nation. They receive on average more than 26.9 million visits each year to the places they 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 their 5.6 million members and more than 53,000 volunteers, support their work to care for nature, beauty, history. For everyone, for ever.