International Sculpture Artists light up Dunham Massey

Christmas at Dunham Massey returns to the historic National Trust property in Cheshire this December with stunning light sculptures being created by award-winning designers from as far afield as Australia.  Now in its third year, the light trail is a hugely popular festive treat. Building upon the success of previous years, the Illuminated Trail for 2019 is set to be bigger and more spectacular than ever.  Working with world-renowned sculpture artists this year’s trail includes French artistic studio TILT with Lily of the Valley and Australia’s Mandylights, with their iconic Cathedral of Light and magical Laser Garden. 

The trail takes visitors of all ages on a mile-long magical walk where they can also see work from UK based artists including Cristina Ottonello, a specialist in the construction of large-scale temporary installations, whose work Heart Walk features ten x 2.5m high hearts each 1.25m in diameter that appears to float above the heads of visitors as they stroll along.  Award-winning, multi-sensory artists Ithaca are installing Firework Trees that crackle and whoosh with lights and a large-scale piece Sea of Light which uses an immersive mix of sound, light and technology to transport visitors into a festive fairy-tale. 

Cathedral of Light by Mandylights is a real show-stopper of an installation. Its 30m long majestic cathedral window-like structure creating a tunnel of light for visitors to wander through and immerse themselves in sparkle.  The Liverpool Lantern Company will be showcasing Cyclamens, a larger-than-life installation of 50 illuminated flowers creating a carpet of colour-changing blooms.   On the water there will be Lightworks’ Fire Garden made of rings of fire and, bringing the front of Dunham Massey house to life will be the Walking Theatre Company. Their unique brand of ‘walking’ theatre will gently draw audiences into the festive drama, making a fun, interactive and spontaneous event. 

How do I get to Dunham Massey?

The trail takes place from 22 November until 30 December 2019 (selected dates)

How much does the trail cost?

Adult £17.50, Child (3-16) £11.00, Family £54.00 (For full pricing details and booking please visit here. There might be additional charges incurred for vintage rides, food and drink. 

About Dunham Massey

Encircled by its protective wall, Dunham Massey, with its Georgian house filled with treasures and stories, and a 3000 acre deer park, filled with architectural oddities and a resident herd of fallow deer, is a green oasis nestled between the urban sprawl of Manchester and the rural tranquillity of Cheshire. Dunham is also home to one of Britain’s finest Winter Gardens, with plenty of scent and colour to delight the senses. Full of historic features such as the Orangery and Pump House, and flowers such as snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells and roses, that provide an ever changing landscape of colours and scents

About Raymond Gubbay Ltd

Leading events promoter, RGL (Raymond Gubbay Limited), a division of Sony Music, has been delivering illuminated Christmas trails for over six years. The chosen partners for national and international heritage and prestigious venues including Blenheim Palace; The National Trust; The Forestry Commission; The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Botanic Gardens, Chicago, USA. Each trail is designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of the individual location, so no two trails are ever the same. RGL also presents over 500 concerts annually throughout the UK.

About Culture Creative Culture Creative is a creative project and production management company based in the North East of England. The Company works across a wide range of cultural fields including art, sport, heritage, tourism, festivals and events, developing projects from concept to delivery. Since 2013 Culture Creative has worked closely with leading entertainment promoter Raymond Gubbay Ltd. a division of Sony Music, to create My Christmas Trails – a series of illuminated trails held in various venues across the UK including Kew Gardens and Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh. In 2018 the company developed its first indoor Christmas experience themed around the story of Cinderella, and this year will produce Alice in the Palace themed around the story of Alice in Wonderland for Blenheim Palace. 

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