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Christmas at Hillsborough lights up royal residence after dark | Newry News Today

Christmas at Hillsborough has officially opened, with over a million lights sparkling throughout the gardens of the historical venue.

 

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This year, organisers have created an all-new and immersive experience for this year’s specially extended trail, which for the first time, features Hillsborough Castle lit up in spectacular seasonal colours.

New and exclusive to the Christmas at Hillsborough trail this year is Butterfly Effect, by Masamichi Shimada, courtesy of Light Art Collection, while the playful Neon Strings installation in the heart of the forest, which makes its debut at Hillsborough this year, has been renamed Royal Aurora by Beechlawn Special School this year, a nod to the schools home village of Royal Hillsborough, and the winter Northern Lights known as the Aurora Borealis.

Zoe Cottrell, Managing Director at Culture Creative says it has been an honour bringing the festive trail back to Hillsborough Castle, with all new features and an exclusive experience for visitors to enjoy this year.

 


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She explains, “What a fabulously festive return for Christmas at Hillsborough, with the most stunning and historical backdrop of this royal residence.

“We have worked so closely with the team at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens to create an all-new trail for Christmas 2022, that not only brings all the magic of Christmas but even more of the stunning gardens to life for our visitors who will experience brand new installations for the first time.”

Visitors will meander through the new route along acres of royal gardens, passing through the Laser Garden and Royal Aurora, before walking hand in hand through the Heart Tunnel and taking in the twinkling trees.

Then, prepare to be lit up by a newly designed Fire Garden, before taking in the South Terrace of Hillsborough Castle, which for the first time, is lit up in all its splendour.

The famous Yew Tree Walk brings a treat for all the senses like never before, with visitors enjoying the full experience of the exclusive Butterfly Effect on the pond with its mesmerising blue hue, before stepping into the breathtaking meadow of light.

Zoe continues, “A walk through our winter wonderland where you can be immersed in all the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas will be guaranteed to get you into the seasonal spirit and make Christmas memories for years to come.”

Local food and drinks vendors will be dotted throughout the grounds, serving an array of hot food, spiced winter warmers, toasted marshmallows and hot chocolates to keep visitors fueled throughout the trail.

Hailed as a must-visit when the trail first arrived in Northern Ireland last year, this magical winter adventure which has been reimagined for 2022, is sure to fill all the visitors full of the festive spirit right up until 1 January 2023.

Free parking is available on site at Hillsborough Castle and Garden’s new Visitor Centre, with the trail opening from dusk at 4:30 pm, and the last entry at 8 pm.

Tickets range from £22 (non-member) and £20.50 (member) for adults, with family tickets available.

To book and for more information visit www.hrp.org.uk/christmasathillsborough and https://mychristmastrails.co.uk/, and follow @mychristmastrails on Facebook and Instagram.

 


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