{"id":51846,"date":"2022-12-15T19:02:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T19:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/?p=51846"},"modified":"2022-12-15T19:02:18","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T19:02:18","slug":"must-see-light-trails-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/must-see-light-trails-this-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Must see light trails this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Nothing says Christmas quite like being immersed in thousands of festive lights. Here\u2019s where you can find the very best in London<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christmas at Kenwood:<\/strong> Located at Hampstead Heath, the magical wonderland that is its Christmas light trail will leave you far from disappointed. As the darkness creeps in, the park is transformed into a trail that will lead you through a multitude of magnificent works, such as a laser garden as well as a snowflake house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a variety of festive food and drinks available to keep you toasty throughout the evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas at Kenwood is open until January 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Fire-Garden-LS_0-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Fire-Garden-LS_0-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Fire-Garden-LS_0-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Fire-Garden-LS_0-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Fire-Garden-LS_0-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Fire-Garden-LS_0-777x437.jpg 777w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Fire-Garden-LS_0-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Fire-Garden-LS_0-120x67.jpg 120w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Fire-Garden-LS_0.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Credit to Christmas at Kew <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/christmas\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kew.org\/kew-gardens\/whats-on\/christmas\">(kew.org)<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christmas at Kew: <\/strong>One of the most impressive trails, totalling 2.7km of magic; Christmas at Kew offers an abundance of twinkling lights surrounding everything in sight. The highlight of the trail is the incredible Fire Garden and the Christmas Cathedral, both Instagram-worthy spots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the trail, you\u2019ll find a number of food and drink stands, where of course you can grab a hot chocolate or a mulled wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas at Kew is located at the Royal Botanical Gardens and is open until January 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-15-at-18.24.18-955x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-15-at-18.24.18-955x1024.png 955w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-15-at-18.24.18-280x300.png 280w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-15-at-18.24.18-768x824.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Screenshot-2022-12-15-at-18.24.18.png 1173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><figcaption>Credit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/canarywharflondon\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/canarywharflondon\/\">@canarywharflondon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Canary Wharf Winter lights: <\/strong>With each year getting bigger and bigger, 2023 will be no exception. London&#8217;s largest free winter light trail will be showcasing both old favourites from its first year, as well as new immersive installations that\u2019ll be sure to impress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artists collaborate to display a variety of lights in the ever-popular Canary Wharf, and with more artists yet to be announced, it\u2019s bound to be picturesque. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canary Wharf Winter Lights runs from January 18 &#8211; 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Light-show-map-1024x660.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Light-show-map-1024x660.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Light-show-map-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Light-show-map-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2022\/12\/Light-show-map.png 1387w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Credit to Patrick Grady (View map <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/edit?mid=1pxOBGmhLhZ54veik0c1vw3TvpKchqAA&amp;usp=sharing\" title=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/edit?mid=1pxOBGmhLhZ54veik0c1vw3TvpKchqAA&amp;usp=sharing\">here<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Words: Patrick Grady | Subbing:<\/strong> <strong>Andreea Bejan<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing says Christmas quite like being immersed in thousands of festive lights. 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