Artist Geraldine Pilgrim has created a unique light installation as part of the Christmas light trail at National Trust Stourhead, which opens to the public 26 November – 2 Jan. 

'Two in the Hand' features dozens of glowing birds sitting in the branches of a tree at the world-famous landscaped gardens and celebrates how the simplicity of seeing birds in a tree can bring joy to us all.

The artwork is part of the illuminated trail which also features sparkling tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections, trees drenched in jewel-like, larger-than-life illuminations and a fire garden. 

“It's a dream come true to have the opportunity to create an installation for the Christmas light trail at Stourhead,” said Geraldine. 

“I've designed 'Two In The Hand' specifically for this specific lakeside pin oak tree and I hope the glowing birds do this magnificent landscape justice,” she added. 

Geraldine trained as a fine artist and designer and works across the visual arts and theatre. She is known for her evocative installations and participatory site-specific performances which create a contemporary dialogue with occupied and empty buildings, historic houses, and landscapes. 

Her installations and performances have taken place in empty Office Blocks, Schools, Hotels, Swimming Pools, Factories and Hospitals as well as Castles, Stately Homes and Public Parks. 

Christmas at Stourhead is brought to you by leading events promoter Raymond Gubbay Limited, a division of 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 26 November 2021 – 2 January 2022.

Open from 4.30pm, last entry 8pm and closes at 10pm.
The festive trail is open on selected dates

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

landscape of Stourhead.

Admission:  Advanced From: Adult £20, Child £14, Family £66 (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:  nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead | #christmasatstourhead | #mychristmastrails
Address:  Stourhead, Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6SH

For more information please contact:  Nikki Smith | nikki@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07525 780624

Notes to Editors

• For full pricing details and booking please visit: org.uk/stourhead
• For information about COVID19 and booking tickets with confidence visit: https://mychristmastrails.co.uk/covid-19/
• *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, 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.

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 eight years. Each trail is carefully designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of the individual location. There are currently 22 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.

RGL also presents a variety of concerts and tours across the UK and globally.

raymondgubbay.co.uk | mychristmastrails.co.uk | FB @RaymondGubbay @MyChristmasTrails | Twitter @RaymondGubbay 

About Culture Creative

Culture Creative is a creative project and production management company based in Scotland and 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 illuminated trails in various venues across the UK and overseas.

www.culturecreative.co.uk | FB @culturecreativeltd | Twitter @CCLCreative | Instagram @culturecreativeltd