The award-winning festive light attraction, Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, is set to return this year with a completely reinvented route, new themed zones, and even bigger and better installations.

Fans of this popular display near Romsey, dubbed 'Glow Getters', are already booking their tickets to see the yearly transformation of the gardens, according to organisers.

Light Up Trails' co-directors, Libby Battaglia and Lucinda Croft, said: "We love welcoming everybody who comes to Light Up Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, and it’s a real joy to see the same faces coming back year after year, they’re our Glow Getters, absolute connoisseurs of light art trails."

Regular attendees have shared their fond memories of previous years.

Christine Davies said: "It’s a great family event every year – it starts off the Christmas celebrations.

"It’s fantastic seeing the children’s faces light up every year – they have a wonderful time.

"Each year, it’s like they have never seen this before and the excitement is lovely to see.

"And the adults feel the same way – it’s great to bring the child in you back out."

Another enthusiastic visitor, Jackie Wragg, commented: "This is our annual family tradition – Granny’s treat.

"Every moment is special and we make magical memories every year.

"It starts our festive season and we like to see what is new each year."

Tickets are already selling fast for this year’s event, which will be held from Thursday, November 27 to Saturday, January 3.

The peak and off-peak prices remain frozen at 2022 rates, with more off-peak slots available than last year.

Super Peak Nights, which were a hit last year, will be further enhanced by characters and fire performers from Steamship Circus.

Other highlights include the latest version of the world-renowned Rhizome installation by Belgian artist Bobolito&Co, and The Christmas Wish, an animated projection by Double Take Projections for Jermyn’s House.

Regular visitor Andy Mitchell, who will be attending for the third year with his family, said: "It changes every year, so there is always a lovely new display, but it’s magical from the moment you walk through the lit arch.

"It is a good way to start the countdown to Christmas.

"I really cannot explain the magic you bring, thank you Light Up Trails."

For more information and ticket bookings, visit lightuptrails.com.