Behind the scenes of Hatfield Park’s new Christmas trail

Image: Heart Arch walk by Culture Creative, My Christmas Trails 2021. Photo Credit Richard Haughton. Copyright Sony Music

A spectacular new Christmas light trail at Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire, will open for six full weeks from Friday 25^th November to New Years Eve on Saturday 31^st December.

The installation will be part of a striking collection of illuminations transforming 42 acres of historic gardens and parkland where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood.

Designed by Culture Creative, a mesmerising Fire Garden made up of hundreds of flame heads interspersed with Lantern Trees by Mandylights, will echo the timeless beauty of old Victorian-style street lamps. Brass-effect shades will shimmer in bright gold, with electric flames inside the lanterns inspiring the feeling of warm firelight.

The organisers said: “We are hugely excited by the plans for this fantastic new trail, with artists creating beautiful installations which will cast an entirely different light against the backdrop of a beautiful, historic property.”

Five fun facts about Christmas at Hatfield Park:

• 30 metre long Christmas Cathedral feature
• Sea of Light installation uses over 2,000 LED bulbs
• Five kilometres of Neon String will adorn the trees
• 40 beautiful cyclamen-shaped installations
• Almost 5,000 candles will be lit over 30 nights

Visitors can look forward to some precious time with friends and family as they discover sparkling tunnels of light, whilst walking beneath glistening trees drenched in jewel-like colours.

The lights are choreographed to a soundtrack of much-loved seasonal music, transforming Hatfield’s majestic park into an winter wonderland. The trail is expertly created by the producers of Christmas at Kew.

Independent street food vendors bring a delicious twist with tasty treats on offer. Complete your walk under the stars with a *spiced winter warmer or *hot chocolate shared with friends and family. Everyone loves toasting a marshmallow over an open fire and the artisan *marshmallow stall gives visitors the chance to warm their hands and enjoy this sweet outdoor tradition.

Your very merriest Christmas starts here. Limited capacity with timed entry. Plan now to secure the date and time of your choice. Tickets available at christmasathatfieldpark.seetickets.com

*separate charges apply

Christmas at Hatfield Park is brought to you by Sony Music.  The trail is created by Culture Creative.

What: Christmas at Hatfield Park - The after-dark illuminated trail through festive gardens
When:From 25 November and 31 December 2022. Open from 4.30pm, last entry 8pm and closes at 10pm. Trail closed on 28, 29, 30 Nov; 5, 6, 24, 25 Dec.

Why Visit: Discover a Christmas illuminated trail for all the family set within the beautiful landscape of Hatfield Park.

Admission: Limited capacity with timed entry, early booking advised. Advanced From: Adult £24, Child £17, Family £78 (2 adults & 2 children).  Free entry for carers and children aged 2 & under. Parking £7 per car.

Website: https://christmasathatfieldpark.seetickets.com/ | #christmasathatfieldpark | #mychristmastrails
Address: Great North Rd., Hatfield AL9 5HX