Magical LIGHTS

End this year the right way at one of the best festive trails bathed in a halo of lights, with a steaming mulled wine in hand

- JASH PATEL

DUNHAM MASSEY, CHESHIRE

Discover new immersive installations as the magical winter trail is set to be bigger and better than ever at the Georgian house and gardens at Dunham Massey, Cheshire. The park’s deer have been honoured with giant glittering counterparts. Light a wish, spot the elves and see flowers as you’ve never seen them before as you enter into a world festooned with seasonal cheer set to the soundtrack of festive classics.

nationaltrust.org.uk/ dunham-massey; 19 November – 2 January

BLENHEIM PALACE, OXFORDSHIRE

This Christmas take a chance to see Blenheim Palace like you’ve never seen it before! There are new sights to behold as the palace and gardens are transformed into a fairytale wonderland. Wander through spectacular gardens, illuminated by more than one million lights, and soak up the brilliance of the trail. It is the perfect way to enjoy some sparkling wintry fun. Inside the palace, the story of The Nutcracker has been re-imagined with each of the rooms filled with hidden surprises, while in the courtyard a traditional Christmas market is open to welcome all with festive products from around the world.