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Step into a spellbinding world of lights, colours, and festive enchantment - Christmas at Bedgebury is now open and it’s nothing short of magical!

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest has been transformed into a winter wonderland that is guaranteed to make your festive season sparkle like never before.

Running on selective nights to January 1, this after-dark spectacular is back with a fresh lineup of spectacular installations, delivering an experience that will delight visitors of all ages.

BUY TICKETS: Limited capacity, with timed entries, will see popular weekend and early evening slots sell fast so visitors are urged to buy now to avoid disappointment – CLICK HERE.

Winter Cathedral ,a church arched window-shaped tunnel of thousands of lights, is an Instagrammable favourite | Raymond Gubbay

Brought to life by the visionary minds at Culture Creative, in collaboration with Sony Music and Forestry England, this year’s trail conjures up more magic than ever with fresh installations by world-renowned artists and is a feast for all the senses.

LISTEN: Creative director Zoe Bottrell takes us on a virtual audio tour and explains more about the trail in an exclusive podcast chat with Graham Walker - CLICK HERE.

Jaw-dropping new show-stoppers include the captivating Light a Wish, by OGE Design Group - imagine walking through a grove of glowing dandelions, each delicate “seed” lit and hovering in the night air.

Inspired by the fleeting magic of wishes and created by renowned artists Merav Eitan and Gaston Zahr, Light a Wish is a visually poetic masterpiece that leaves visitors feeling hopeful and a little enchanted.

Light a Wish, by OGE Design Group, which visualises dandelion seeds floating through the air. | Raymond Gubbay

Mycelium Network by Stevie Thompson, is a must-see for nature lovers and fantasy fans alike. Hundreds of softly glowing mushrooms dot the forest floor, shifting colors and casting an ambient light that mimics a real mycelium network, as if the ground itself is alive and pulsing with color.

Thompson’s work is immersive and makes you feel part of a hidden, living world beneath your feet.

Mycelium Network is mesmerising display of hundreds of glowing, colour-changing mushrooms - one of the many showstoppers at Christmas at Bedgebury 2024 | Raymond Gubbay

Nova, by Studio Vertigo, is a large scale sculpture, towering three meters into the air, as mesmerising as it is monumental.

Inspired by the mythical Star of the East, this polished steel sculpture emits swirling galaxy projections through a soft haze, casting an otherworldly glow that transports you far beyond the forest.

Nova is a towering sculpture Inspired by the mythical Star of the East | Raymond Gubbay

As the winter evening unfolds, each new turn in the trail reveals a scene more captivating than the last.

Each installation blends seamlessly into Bedgebury’s natural surroundings, drawing inspiration from the woods themselves to create an enchanting atmosphere that feels both magical and organic.

Returning favourites include the Winter Cathedral ,a church arched window-shaped tunnel of thousands of lights, a Laser Garden, with dazzling beams of colour slicing through the forest and a flickering, crackling Fire Garden.

Bedgebury National Pinetum will again be transformed into into a sparkling, festive wonderland. | Raymond Gubbay/ Phil Wilkinson

The trail is accessible, thoughtfully laid out, and a true joy to explore with friends, family, or even solo.

It is THE must-see seasonal outing for making memories that will last a lifetime and has surpassed expectations with its artful combination of festive themes and nature-inspired displays.

Reflected elegance as the magical new after dark trail is mirrored on water in the pinetum | Raymond Gubbay

The always-spectacular Pinetum has never looked more enchanting, filled with wonder, imagination, pure festive joy, and more Instagrammable moments than stars twinkling in the night sky above.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:

BUY TICKETS: Limited capacity, with timed entries, will see popular weekend and early evening slots sell fast so visitors are urged to buy now to avoid disappointment – CLICK HERE.

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

Address: Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 2SJ

Dates (Limited capacity with timed entry, early booking advised): Fri 15 Nov – Sun 17 Nov; Fri 22 Nov – Sun 24 Nov; Thu 28 Nov – Sun 1 Dec; Wed 4 Dec – Sun 8 Dec; Tue 10 Dec – Tue 24 Dec; Thu 26 Dec – Wed 1 Jan

Buy tickets: bit.ly/ChristmasAtBedgeburyTickets2024

Prices: Advanced Tickets from: Off Peak Adults £17. Children £12. Family (2 adults, 2 children) £55.

Parking £8: Must be booked in advance. Bedgebury and Forestry England National members receive one free parking space when booked through Forestry England’s website.

FIRST LOOK: Christmas at Bedgebury 2024 sparkles with magical new after-dark trail