A new route and light installations await festive visitors to Christmas at Delamere Forest, this winter, with an impressive array of artistic lights confirmed.

The popular Christmas light trail, which runs from November 25 to December 31, boasts a fantastic collection of installations from artists in the UK and across Europe.

Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “We are hugely excited by the plans for this year's trail, with artists creating beautiful, new installations which will provide even more 'wow' factor for 2022.”

Amongst the new installations is Submergence, by UK-based collective Squidsoup, where visitors walk among strings of dangling lights in the undergrowth of the forest.

Firework Trees by ITHACA Studio, shoot up the trunks of trees and through the branches, set to the soundtrack of exploding and swooshing fireworks.

The family-friendly trail also features the gorgeous Christmas Cathedral, enabling visitors to walk through a tunnel of more than 10,000 pea lights.

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.

There are also traditional fairground rides to enjoy and don't forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way. The illuminated trail at Delamere Forest provides a special way to celebrate the festive season with an unmissable outdoor experience. It is designed for visitors of all ages and is accessible to all to enjoy.

Book early to guarantee your preferred date and time at christmasatdelamereforest.co.uk

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

What:               Christmas at Delamere Forest - The magical, after-dark, illuminated Christmas trail
When:              25 November – 31 December 2022

Closed 28/29 Nov and 5/6/12/13/25 December 2022

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

landscape of Forestry England's Delamere Forest

Admission:      Advanced From: Adult £21, Child £14, Family £67 (2 adults & 2 children). 
Free entry for carers and children aged 2 & under

Parking £8 per car.

Website:          www.forestryengland.uk/christmas-at-delamere

Address:          Delamere Forest, Linmere, Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2HZ

For more information please contact:

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

Image Credits

Firework Trees by ITHACA – My Christmas Trails 2021. Photo by Richard Haughton, copyright Sony Music

Electric Forest – My Christmas Trails 2021. Photo by Richard Haughton, copyright Sony Music

Children in Gobo Walk – My Christmas Trails 2021. Photo by Richard Haughton, copyright Sony Music

About Delamere Forest

Delamere Forest, located between the major conurbations of Manchester, Liverpool and Chester, is a popular visitor destination and the largest wooded area in Cheshire. The mixed conifer and broadleaf forest has captured the imagination of many local families who return with all the generations to walk, cycle, play and enjoy the natural environment. With over 700,000-day visitors and a sustainable timber harvesting programme, Delamere Forest contributes to the local economy, directly through the timber industry as well as via leisure and tourism.

About Forestry England

Forestry England manages and cares for the nation's 1,500 woods and forests, with over 296 million visits per year. As England's largest land manager, we shape landscapes and are enhancing forests for people to enjoy, wildlife to flourish and businesses to grow. For more information visit forestryengland.uk. Forestry England is an agency of the Forestry Commission.

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 illuminated trails in various venues across the UK and overseas.

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