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We are delighted to announce that Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas, Romsey has been awarded Gold in the Tourism Event / Festival of the Year category at the prestigious Beautiful South Tourism Awards 2024. This recognition is a testament to the passion, creativity, and dedication of our entire team who work tirelessly to bring this magical experience to life each year.

Thousands enjoyed the Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas event. The event opened on Thursday, November 28, despite thieves stealing cables worth £80,000 from the 180-acre Romsey arboretum just days before.

A Christmas lights show is due to go ahead despite the theft of £80,000 worth of copper cabling. Months of planning had gone into the Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas event in Romsey, organisers said.

The annual after dark experience at Hillier Gardens is back - and it's even better than before, despite the setbacks. Light Up Hillier Gardens has become our new favourite festive family tradition and we were so keen to return that we were queueing up waiting to make our way through the tunnel of rainbow light to start the trail as it opened just after dark last night.

VISITING a winter light trail has become an annual tradition for many in the run-up to Christmas, with multiple venues now offering their own version of this popular experience.

Imagine walking through a magical light trail where each step feels like a journey through a twinkling wonderland! Well, this is exactly how I felt walking through Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens! The lights dance and shimmer, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that transports you to a world of enchantment and beauty. The trail guides you with a gentle glow, illuminating the path ahead like a trail of stars leading you on a captivating adventure. It’s truly a mesmerising experience that fills your heart with joy and wonder!

Thursday evening I visited the Light Up Trail at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens with my family, it is just outside of Romsey. The evening was cold and crisp but the sky was clear. We had to park across the road from the entrance but they had arranged for someone to be there to stop the traffic to allow us to cross the road safely.

We are excited to welcome back the award winning Light Up trails for a sparkling family celebration of Christmas and colour. This year, with a new route and brand-new installations, it is bigger and better than ever promising more Christmas, more lights, more photo opportunities, and more joy!

An award-winning Christmas light show is set to begin in Romsey. The Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas show will open from 4.30pm on Thursday, November 28, and will run until New Year's Day.

An award-winning Christmas light show is set to begin in Romsey. The Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas show will open from 4.30pm on Thursday, November 28, and will run until New Year's Day.

A popular Hampshire light show has made the final at a prestigious awards ceremony. Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas has made the finals in two categories at the Tourism South East Beautiful South Tourism Awards.

We’re thrilled to be a part of CITY REFLECTIONS, a special project coming in February 2025, where we’ll illuminate Southampton’s iconic buildings with breathtaking projections honouring the everyday heroes who make our city extraordinary! 🏙️✨

Organisers are promising a 'bigger, better and more beautiful than ever' winter light trail as Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens At Christmas returns to Romsey this winter.

A Hampshire school is making magic in lights thanks to a ‘grand’ prize from Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas.

The winner will have the opportunity to see their drawing projected onto our large, illuminated Baubles, plus win a family ticket to the event. In addition, there will be a cash prize of £1,000 for their school art department.

Returning for a third year, the magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are set to shine even bigger and brighter than ever before! Award winning producers, Light Up Trails return in November 2024 with a host of NEW glittering installations and amazing food and drink, completing a sensational, sensory feast!

A Hampshire school is once again making magic in lights thanks to a ‘grand’ prize from Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens at Christmas.

Christmas can’t come soon enough for tens of thousands of festive family memory makers as the popular Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

'Tis the season... to be creative!

Southampton University Light Express Roadshow partners with Light Up Trails Schools Art and Education Programme.

Would you like to see your name in lights?

We may be basking in summer sunshine, but at one Hampshire attraction thoughts are already turning to Christmas.

AN AWARD-winning garden has opened after dark with an array of lights from musical stepping stones to a field of glowing tulips.

After a stunning transformation last year, world-famous Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey is set to shine even brighter this Christmas

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Christmas at Cowdray is returning for 2022 and here is how to get tickets and where you can park.

The Cowdray Ruins light trail is returning for a second year to enchant visitors

Chichester Observer - Organisers of Christmas at Cowdray are offering a £1000 cash prize for the visitor who racks up the highest number of social media shares of images.

The Argus: Cowdray Park lit up in lights for festive season

Sussex Life - Christmas at Cowdray.

The Guardian: Lightbulb moments: stately homes switch to festive festoons

Chichester Observer: Lifelong friends have come together to light the way at Christmas at Cowdray.

The Cowdray Estate is to be transformed with a mesmerising mile-long festive journey in light.

Sunday Telegraph: This year, Light Up Trails will present a mile-long light trail to illuminate the historic Cowdray Estate in the South Downs National Park. Inspired by the theme of “joy”

A spectacular festive light trail comes to the historic Cowdray estate in Midhurst this Christmas!

The world renowned artists who are creating the installations have a host of previous work which provide a small insight into the beauty that will be unveiled at Light Up Wiston Estate.

This Christmas, Light Up Trails brings you a stunning and immersive light art walk on the beautiful grounds of Wiston Estate close to Steyning. Inspired by the theme ‘Hope’ in what has been a difficult year, this is the perfect treat for friends and family of all ages.