A “magical” Christmas light trail located in the heart of Cardiff has been named among the best in the UK for 2024.
More and more Christmas light displays have began popping up across the country in recent years.
With so many displays and Christmas fast approaching, it can be hard to decide which ones to visit before the big day.
With this in mind, The Times has come up with a list of the best Christmas light trails in the UK for 2024.
Unique British Christmas traditions
Introducing the list, the news outlet said: “Bringing cheer and brightness to the darkest months, Christmas illuminations have blossomed in recent years all over the UK.
“You can find them in parks, woods and gardens, zoos, cathedrals and even steam trains.
“In November and December, you’ll discover twinkling tunnels, glowing lanterns, flaming torches, lasers, neon swirls and stirring seasonal music.
“And don’t forget the mulled wine and hot chocolate to warm you up on a wintry walk.”
The best UK Christmas light trails for 2024
The best Christmas light trails in the UK for 2024, according to The Times, are:
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The Festival of Light at Longleat, Wiltshire
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Lincoln Castle Illuminated, Lincolnshire
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Christmas at Kew, London
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The Light Before Christmas, Liverpool Cathedral
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Winter Lights at the Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei, Northumberland
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Starry Nights at Beecraigs Country Park, West Lothian
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Christmas at Westonbirt, Gloucestershire
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Christmas at the Botanics, Edinburgh
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Northern Lights Newcastle
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Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire
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Illuminated Garden Trail at Helmingham Hall, Suffolk
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Train of Lights, Dartmouth Steam Railway, Devon
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Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo, Cheshire
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Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
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Glow Wild, Wakehurst, West Sussex
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Christmas at Bute Park, Cardiff
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RHS Glow at Bridgewater, Salford, Manchester
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Christmas at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
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Bedgebury Pinetum, Kent
Why Christmas at Bute Park is among the best light trails
When: Open until December 31
Price: Adults from £23.50; £16.50 for Children; £69.95 for families (free for children aged two and under)
For opening times, further information or to purchase tickets visit the Christmas at Bute Park website.
The Christmas at Bute Park light trail was described by The Times as the “biggest, brightest and most popular” in Wales and a “magical experience” by event organisers.
To add to the excitement surrounding the festive event, the Cardiff-based light trail has been “completely re-imagined” this year.
The news outlet explains: “This year the deal is a completely reimagined route across 15 themed zones, including immersive, cutting-edge sights and sounds featuring lasers, fire gardens and shimmering globes.
“The avenues twinkle with halo trees, luminous marshmallows, a river of light and spiropath, all dancing in time to original music.”
It’s not just the light trail that visitors have to look forward to, the Bute Park set up also has its very own Christmas Village.
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The Times added: “Cardiff’s favourite street food vendors are here too, with the Christmas Village the largest the event team has so far pulled together.
“Parador 44 (a ten-minute walk away, above the Asador 44 restaurant) has elegant Spanish designs and lovely details, including an honesty bar and roof terrace.”
So if you haven’t already, make sure you get down to Christmas at Bute Park before it closes for another year on December 31.