A new route and light installations await friends and family visiting the festive trail at the National Trust's beautiful Belton House in Lincolnshire, which returns between 24 November 2022 and 1 January 2023.

New for 2022, international cultural event creators Mandylights have sprung a sprawling artistic illumination named The Rose Garden. Thousands of roses crafted using petals of white silk look pretty in daylight, however, once darkness falls the animated colour-changing lights burst into dazzling patterns.

Another new installation is Sea of Light, by Ithaca Studio, which comprises thousands of LED lights which change colour in time to the music.

Ithaca Studio created their largest ever Sea of Light for Glastonbury Festival, which was featured in a live stream called Live at Worthy Farm in 2021, when it surrounded Coldplay on the famous Pyramid Stage.

There are more international artists than ever before at Belton this year, including Italian collective Aether & Hemera, who will present the nautically inspired Voyage - strings of glowing colourful origami shaped boats will be on the pond. 

The new route brings the 17th century house into the heart of the trail, with the projection on to it becoming the showpiece to give audiences a different perspective of the iconic, much-loved building. 

Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “It is important to keep the content new and exciting so both new and returning audiences will be surprised and delighted by all that we have on offer.” 

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.

Christmas at Belton provides a special way to celebrate the festive season with an unmissable outdoor experience. The trail is designed for visitors of all ages and is accessible.

Tickets are selling fast, book now to avoid disappointment visit christmasatbelton.seetickets.com

Christmas at Belton is brought to you by Sony Music Limited in partnership with the National Trust. The trail is created by Culture Creative. 

What:              Christmas at Belton - The after-dark illuminated trail through festive gardens

When:             From 24 November 2022 to 1 January 2023. Open from 4.30pm, last entry

8pm and closes at 10pm. Closed 28, 29 Nov, 5, 12, 25 Dec.

Why Visit:       Discover a Christmas illuminated trail for all the family set within the beautiful landscape of Belton House.

Admission:     Limited capacity with timed entry, early booking advised

Advanced From: Adult £21.50, Child £15, Family £71 (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:         christmasatbelton.seetickets.com

Address:         Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LW

For more information please contact:

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

About Belton House

Cared for by the National Trust, Belton House is within the top 100 most visited attractions in the country. Built for Sir John Brownlow in the 1680s, Belton House has all the design features of a classic English country home. It sits in a 1300-acre deer park. The estate also includes a café, indoor play area, gift and second-hand bookshops, and Lincolnshire's largest outdoor adventure playground.

For more information, please visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beltonhouse

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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