It’s mid-November and I’m already thinking about putting up the tree and what Christmas film to watch...
a tough decision, I know. One of the many traditions I have started in the lead-up to the festive period is a walk around Bedgebury Pinetum and its magical after-dark display. The annual colourful and dazzling lights spectacular will undoubtedly get me in the mood for singing Elton John’s Step Into Christmas.
I was looking forward to finding out what had changed from last year, as I had heard through the grapevine there were some sparkly new additions. The organisers say people can expect a magical and “unforgettable time” with their friends and family. It is massively popular and now in its seventh year, so they must be doing something right.
More than a million twinkling lights have been set up to wow spectators – what’s not to love? Even Santa has made a special trip to Bedgebury before the big day, and you might be able to catch a glimpse of him as you toast marshmallows over a fire pit in the woodlands. The 2.3km trail is also dog-friendly, so my friend and her cute nine-month-old goldendoodle joined me to explore.
It was opening day when we went and we felt very special to be among the first to see what must have taken months of planning and assembling. I won’t give it all away and spoil the surprise, but the new installations have really gone to town this year. There were carnival carousel horses, lifesize Nutcracker soldiers and sparkly red robins, a.
