The popular light trail returns to beautiful Bedgebury for Christmas 2022 with brand new installations - and tickets have already gone on sale.

The spectacular after-dark experience will run from 18 November until 2 January 2023, at the National Pinetum in Kent.  

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.”

Installations designed by a range of international artists portray the pinetum in a majestic light, beneath unique canopies drenched in seasonal colour and inspired by the landscape to create a festive adventure for all the family. 

The one-mile winter trail is a place where fairy-tale meets fantasy, with towering trees and larger than life flora providing plenty of fantastic selfie moments. 

Firmly positioned as unmissable within the UK's seasonal calendar, Bedgebury boasts more than a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds, which will fill the air with festive fun.   

Independent street food vendors bring a delicious twist to tasty treats on offer. Have yourself a holly, jolly Christmas and complete your walk under the stars with *toasted marshmallows, a *spiced winter warmer or *hot chocolate shared with someone special. 

Christmas trails are the perfect way to get together with friends and loved ones, designed for visitors of all ages and is accessible to all to enjoy, just a 20-minute drive from Tunbridge Wells.  

Tickets sell fast, book now to secure your choice of date and time: www.christmasatbedgebury.co.uk  

Christmas at Bedgebury is brought to you by Sony Music in partnership with Forestry England at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest.  The trail is created by Culture Creative.  

What:               Christmas at Bedgebury - The after-dark illuminated winter woodland walk

When:              From 18 Nov 2022- 2 Jan 2023. The trail is closed on Nov 21, 22, 28, 29 and Dec 12.
                        For full details and bookings please visit: christmasatbedgebury.co.uk

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

landscape of Bedgebury National Pinetum.

Admission:      Limited capacity with timed entry, early booking advised

Advanced Admission Tickets: Adult £21.50, Child £14.50 (Age 3-16); Family £69.00 (2 adults + 2 children)

Parking £8.  Must be booked in advance.

Friends of Bedgebury Pinetum members receive £1.50 per person discount (max 6 people).

Website:          christmasatbedgebury.co.uk  #christmasatbedgebury  #mychristmastrails
Address:          Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 2SJ

For more information please contact:
Matt Dixon | matt@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | T: 01637 808220

Notes to Editors

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

Image Credits 

Illuminated Pinetum – Photo by Sony Music for Christmas at Bedgebury 2022

Christmas Cathedral - Photo by Sony Music for Christmas at Bedgebury 2022

Illuminated Forest - Photo by Sony Music for Christmas at Bedgebury 2022

About Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Forestry England

Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest is home to the National Conifer Collection and cared for by

Forestry England. Forestry England manages and cares for the nation's 1,500 woods and forests, with over 230 million visits per year. As England's largest land manager, it shapes landscapes for people to enjoy, wildlife to flourish and businesses to grow. The 128-hectare (320-acre) Bedgebury National Pinetum is recognised as one of the most significant collections of conifer trees and plants on one site anywhere in the world. There are more than 12,000 trees, including threatened and historically important specimens. The Bedgebury team travel the world to collect seeds from rare species natural habitats for propagation and conservation. Bedgebury is a key partner in the Global Trees Campaign run by Fauna & Flora International and Botanic Gardens Conservation International. Bedgebury makes a major contribution to the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. The Friends of Bedgebury Pinetum is a charity that supports research into, and the conservation of, all flora and fauna, and the sharing of related knowledge with the general public.

forestryengland.uk/bedgebury | FB @BedgeburyPinetum | Twitter @BedgeburyP

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.

mychristmastrails.co.uk | FB @mychristmastrails | Twitter @mychristmastrails 

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.

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