An enchanting, after dark, illuminated Christmas trail for all the family       

Explore a spectacular new Christmas light trail at Stourhead, from 29th Nov – 30th Dec 2019.

A magical mile long trail, showcasing incredible light installations and enchanting visitors with classical Christmas tunes, will transform the Garden at National Trust property, Stourhead.

Brought to you by leading events producer Raymond Gubbay Limited, a division of Sony Music, experience Stourhead's famous garden like never before as the tree-tops glisten and the garden shimmers and sparkles.

It's definitely the most wonderful time of the year to wander beneath exquisite tree canopies suffused in seasonal colour and dripping with shards of light, frosty snowflakes, stars and baubles.

As you walk through the Tunnel of Light festooned with over 100,000 pea-lights, the melodious voices of the Singing Trees can be heard in the distance. Glowing blossom rises high into the night sky and twinkling hedgerows lead you on a path towards thousands of illuminated lights on the ever-changing Fibre Optic Lawn. Stroll towards the lake and marvel at the waterside reflections on its shimmering surface.

There are hidden surprises too – step inside the Laser Garden and linger at the scented Fire Garden for a moment of reflection. Have a holly, jolly Christmas and complete your festive walk under the stars with spiced cider, mulled wine or hot chocolate*.

Gather around the fire-pit with family and friends to toast marshmallows* and end the evening browsing Stourhead's well-stocked gift shop.  Why not pick up some treats for the journey home? For the young ones in all of us there are traditional Victorian fairground rides* and don't forget to keep an eye out for Father Christmas and his elves along the way.

For more information please contact:

Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548

What: Christmas at Stourhead – an all-new magical, after dark, illuminated trail
When: From 29th November – 30th December 2019
The festive trail is open on selected dates. For full details visit: nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
Why Visit: Discover the spectacular Christmas illuminated trail set within the beautiful landscape of Stourhead, created for all the family to enjoy.
Admission:  Advanced from: Adult £18.00, Child £12.00, Family £56.00
Under 3's & carers free
Website: christmasatstourhead.co.uk - #christmasatstourhead
Address: Stourhead, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6SH

Notes to Editors

• For full pricing details and booking please visit: org.uk/stourhead
• *Additional charges apply

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.

nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead

About the National Trust

The National Trust is a conservation charity founded in 1895 by three people who saw the importance of our nation's heritage and open spaces, and wanted to preserve them for everyone to enjoy.  More than 120 years later, these values are still at the heart of everything the charity does.

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. 

More than 26 million people visit every year, and together with 5.2 million members and over 61,000 volunteers, they help to support the charity in its work to care for special places for ever, for everyone. 

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

About RGL, a Division of Sony Music

Leading events promoter, RGL (Raymond Gubbay Limited), a division of Sony Music, has been delivering illuminated Christmas trails for over six years.  The chosen partners for national and international heritage and prestigious venues including Blenheim Palace; The National Trust; The Forestry Commission; The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Botanic Gardens, Chicago, USA.

Each trail is designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of the individual location, so no two trails are ever the same. RGL also presents over 500 concerts annually throughout the UK.

raymondgubbay.co.uk

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 leading entertainment promoter Raymond Gubbay Ltd. a division of Sony Music, to create My Christmas Trails – a series of illuminated trails held in various venues across the UK including Kew Gardens and Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. In 2018 the company developed its first indoor Christmas experience themed around the story of Cinderella, and this year will produce Alice in the Palace themed around the story of Alice in Wonderland for Blenheim Palace. 
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