A garden in the heart of the Sussex countryside will provide the atmospheric setting for a spectacular new after-dark experience open for Valentine's and February half term. 

Set against a gloriously romantic backdrop, Nymans, the National Trust property near Haywards Heath, will play host to a brand-new light traiI from February 11 until March 6. 

The 'garden made for garden lovers' is a place where creativity has flourished and quirkiness is celebrated. IGNITE'S fantastic new light trail, gives visitors the opportunity to wander between flickering flames and majestic trees, as lights dance from one amazing space to another.  

Lauren Milsom, experience and programming manager for Nymans, said: “We're delighted to welcome Ignite to Nymans for this special event. It's so exciting to be lighting up the last of the winter nights with this magical light festival where families, friends and couples can experience beautiful fire-lit installations set amidst the giant plants and iconic ruins. It's a unique opportunity to see Nymans, quite literally, in a new light.” 

Within this fiery interpretation of stars and spheres, illuminated flora and fantasy, there are moments of reflection and playful discovery set to a soundscape that will inspire and intrigue. 

Ignite by numbers:

1 fire breathing dragon

7 fire spheres

10 heart arches by Art AV

80 metal flowers

100 metal fish

112 metal mushrooms

310 fire cans per night

360 illuminated mushrooms

600 flame bulbs covering the lawn - field of fire

1,500 white roses

There will be lanterns available for children to carry and use to light up part of the trail. There are also independent traders selling hot and cold drinks, sweet treats and savoury snacks, plus marshmallows to be toasted over an open fire.

Mobility scooters are welcome, there is disabled parking, accessible toilets and there is also a quiet session (5.30pm, Wednesday, 16 February) for those who prefer to visit when there are fewer crowds. Dogs are not allowed.

Join with family and friends to immerse yourself in the shimmering effects of fire and light.

Tickets are selling fast, book now to avoid disappointment: https://igniteatnymans.seetickets.com/

COVID-19 guidelines are being followed and processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.

IGNITE is brought to you at Nymans by Raymond Gubbay Ltd (Sony Music) in partnership with the National Trust.

What: IGNITE at Nymans – A trail of light, lanterns, fantasy and fire
When: Open between 11 Feb – 6 Mar 2022

Visit website for opening times. Closed Monday 28th Feb & Tuesday 1st March

Time slots vary, visit ignitetrails.co.uk/nymans for info

Why Visit: Discover a magical trail for all the family set gloriously romantic backdrop, Nymans, West Sussex

Admission: Advanced From: Adult Trail Ticket £16.50/Adult Trail Plus Parking £24.50

Child £12

Family Trail Admission Tickets with a Parking Space - admits 2 adults & 2 children and includes 1 car parking space. £62.00 (please select 4 tickets at £15.50)

Free entry for carers and children aged 2 & under.

Parking £8 per car to be booked in advance

Website:  ignitetrails.co.uk/nymans #igniteatNymans

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans/features/ignite-fire-and-fantasy-at-nymans

Address: Nymans, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6EB

For more information please contact:

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

About Nymans 

Nymans is a grade II listed National Trust garden for all seasons, set around a romantic house and ruins to the east of the village of Handcross, West Sussex. The garden was developed, starting in the late 19th century, by three generations of the Messel family, and was brought to renown by Leonard Messel. Famed for its internationally significant plant collection, Nymans is packed full of exotic species from around the world.

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 and Lightscape trails for over seven years.  The chosen partners for national and international heritage and prestigious venues including Blenheim Palace; The National Trust; The Forestry Commission; Historic Royal Palaces, The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Botanic Gardens Chicago, Houston, Brooklyn, San Antonio and Los Angeles and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Melbourne.

Each trail is designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of the individual location. RGL also presents over 500 concerts annually throughout the UK.

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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 Lightscape and Christmas themed trails in various venues across the UK and overseas. www.culturecreative.co.uk | FB @culturecreativeltd | Twitter @CCLCreative | Instagram @culturecreativeltd