The historic estate of The Lost Gardens of Heligan has once again been transformed into an enchanted night garden as the popular illuminated experience returns for the Christmas run. After dark, the attraction comes alive with a twinkling trail of handcrafted lanterns welcoming visitors to Heligan’s magical Night Garden.
With the lantern trail growing in popularity and size, this year sees more lights and bigger displays, guiding visitors through a 1.4km path of illuminated woodlands. Celebrating woodland creatures such as hedgehogs, squirrels and foxes, the atmospheric trail weaves around the outer woods.
On selected dates between Friday, November 17 and Tuesday, January 2, the world-famous gardens will be open until late with visitors treated to enchanting nighttime wonders. Guests are also invited to navigate the trails by the warm warmth of their own decorated lantern created in a Heligan Lantern Workshop, which takes place every half hour from 4pm-6pm throughout the Heligan Night Garden.
Over 100,000 LED lights have been used to transform the gardens into a magical wonderland, with over 9.8km of fairy lights. As well as seeing the return of some of the lantern favorites from last year, visitors will be treated to fresh installations created by UK outdoor art organisation, The Lantern Company.
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Employees, friends and special guests were invited to a preview evening at The Lost Gardens of Heligan on Thursday 16 November.
(Image: Greg Martin)Once again this year the famous Mud Maid of Heligan has been illuminated, with a beautiful crescent moon lantern watching over her as she sleeps.
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New this year is an amazing light installation with hundreds of large light bulbs that change color in a hypnotic way.
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Also new for this year, the pond in the walled flower garden has been transformed into a gaudy red fountain.
(Image: Greg Martin)Simon Vincent holds his daughter Arielle closer to the lights.
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Laura Chesterfield, Head of Garden Experience at Heligan says: “Over 100,000 twinkling LED lights, tree canopies drenched in color, and joyful flowers reaching into the night sky, this is an experience that spreads joy and light.”
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Laura continues: “The Night Garden is an exciting way to connect with nature and learn about the nocturnal inhabitants of our garden – it also has an amazing fun factor. Everyone leaves with a glow.”
(Image: Greg Martin)Regular visitors to The Lost Gardens of Heligan will notice lanterns grazing in the same places they might have seen real animals back in the day.
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Even the greenhouses look amazing in the Night Garden.
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The popular and very noble fox is back again this year.
(Image: Greg Martin)The fox is just one of many lanterns created by The Lantern Company for The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
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“We want the new additions to be a surprise for visitors so as not to give too much away,” adds Laura, “but we expect to see familiar faces alongside newcomers with a magical winter experience in the heart of our historic Melon yard.”
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Along the atmospheric route, there is also a chance to roast marshmallows on the fire pit and warm up with a selection of delicious winter warmers.
(Image: Greg Martin)Radiant tractors with LEDs to suit the Night Garden.
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A touch of Las Vegas at The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
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Last year, there was a real buzz about the Night Garden, and it is expected to be even more popular this year.
(Image: Greg Martin)The Lost Gardens of Heligan were discovered from the brambles of time by Tim Smit and John Willis, who were the catalysts of a 30-year project that continues to this day.
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If all the fairy lights were unveiled, they would stretch from the gardens to the harbor of Charlestown.
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Admission to the Heligan Night Garden starts from £14 for adults and £7.30 for children. Children under five and carers are free.
(Image: Greg Martin)Lantern Making Workshops are £6 per child (must be accompanied by an adult). For more information and to book, visit www.heligan.com
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