PREVIEW: Christmas at Bedgebury 2023 to wow with magical new lights

The Bedgebury National Pinetum gardens will be filled with all the colours of the rainbow as you walk under Liquid Sky, one of several new displays on the mile-long outdoor trail, opening on selected nights from Friday, November 17 to Sunday, December 31.

BUY TICKETS: Limited capacity, with timed entries, will see popular weekend and early evening slots sell fast so visitors are urged to buy now to avoid disappointment – CLICK HERE.

Work has already begun on designing this year’s reimagined trail, in which visitors can discover softly lit doves delicately balanced on branches, sparkling tunnels of light and mesmerising neon structures.

Installations designed by a range of international and UK-based artists portray the forest in a majestic light, beneath unique canopies drenched in seasonal colour and inspired by the landscape to create a festive adventure for all the family.

Christmas at Bedgebury, which intertwines the light installations with the natural beauty of the pinetum and forest in Kent, is where fairy-tale meets fantasy, with towering trees and larger than life flora providing plenty of fantastic selfie moments.

It is the place to be to make new memories at one of the most unmissable events on the Christmas calendar.

Festive fun-lovers can also grab a seasonal snack from the Bedgebury café at the visitor centre or one of the hand-picked street food vendors who bring an indulgent twist to tempting treats on offer.

Complete your walk under the stars with a perfectly festive spiced winter warmer, hot chocolate or toasted marshmallow, available at extra cost, and share it with someone special.

Christmas trails are the perfect way to get together with friends and loved ones, designed for visitors of all ages and just a 20-minute drive from Tunbridge Wells.

Christmas at Bedgebury is brought by Sony Music in partnership with Forestry England and the trail is created by Culture Creative.

Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “We are always looking at trail designs which both complement and enhance the beautiful surroundings at Bedgebury. We want to create an experience which is precious for all the family and our plans for this year will be sure to provide an unforgettable evening.”

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW:

What: Christmas at Bedgebury - The after-dark illuminated winter woodland walk

Address: Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst, Kent. TN17 2SJ

When: From 17 Nov-31 Dec. Trail closed Nov 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 and Dec 11, 25.

Why Visit: Discover a Christmas illuminated trail for all the family set within the beautiful landscape of Bedgebury National Pinetum.

Admission: Limited capacity with timed entry, early booking advised

Advanced Admission Tickets: Adults - peak £24, standard £21.50, off peak £19. Children - peak £17; standard £14.50, off peak £13. Child off peak: Family (2 adults, 2 children) - peak £79, standard £69, off peak £61.

Parking £8. Must be booked in advance. Bedgebury and Forestry England National members receive one free parking space when booked through Forestry England’s website.

Tickets: christmasatbedgebury.seetickets.com