Illuminated Garden Trail lights up Helmingham Hall Gardens, Suffolk
The spectacular Grade I listed gardens at Helmingham Hall, Suffolk, will be on show in a whole new light from Friday 15 November through to Wednesday 18 December when the annual Illuminated Garden Trail opens for 2024.
Featuring innovative lighting and sound, entirely devised and created by the in-house team, the trail covers around one mile of pathways in and around the gardens.
In keeping with the estate’s sustainable approach to horticulture, new elements include creative uses for fallen trees from elsewhere in the park, as well as illumination of key areas like the moat, the Coach House garden and the walled garden.
Younger guests will love a vibrant new walkthrough and unlike many other light trails, dogs on leads are more than welcome to join in for festive walkies along the Illuminated Light Trail.
Gates open at 4.30pm, with timed sessions every 15 minutes – all tickets must be booked online in advance.
Additional fun for families includes a vintage 1920s galloper carousel and toasting s’mores around the firepit. Suffolk Wildflower Pizza will be on hand for hot food along with Wright’s Café and the Stable Shops will also be open for festive treats and gifts.
The trail is open every evening through to Wednesday 18 December, with tickets split into peak and off-peak pricing to make the event affordable to all.
Tickets are available now from helmingham.com priced at £20 / £24 for adults, £10 / £12 for children aged 3 – 15 years or £50 / £60 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children). Under 3s go free but must still have a ticket.
