Winter of Wonder, a festive light trail event at Jodrell Bank Observatory, offers a unique experience with a limited-time run. While smaller in scale than some other light trails, it features several captivating installations, indoor activities, and the stunning backdrop of the Lovell telescope.
From the Royal Albert Dock's light trail to Winter Wonderlight at Thornton Manor and the ever-popular Enchanted at Knowsley Safari Park, Merseyside isn't short of a bit of sparkle this Christmas. Festive light trails have popped up all over our region and the wider north west in recent years - and this year, another event has joined the twinkling array of displays.
Winter of Wonder boasts a simply stellar location: at Jodrell Bank, the world-class Cheshire observatory that's home to the awe-inspiring Lovell telescope. Open for just four days (until December 20), the sold-out event is nowhere near the size of some of its more established competitors, but offers plenty of extra elements that make it worth the journey. There are only a few light installations to explore, including a tree covered in snaking green and blue tube lights, a path through a rainbow-coloured canopy of branches and, fittingly, a tunnel of stars. Scattered across accessible paths between the visitor centre and pavilions, the route took us less than 10 minutes to get around. The limited time outdoors was a bit of a relief during Wednesday night's heavy rain - though you might be disappointed if you came expecting the same scale of production offered by some of its larger rivals. Included in the ticket price (£17 for adults, £12 for children and under-fours free) are a number of indoor activities that offered respite from the wet weather. Visitors can enjoy The Snowman in the Space Dome, experience the new science show Starlight Spectacular in the Star Pavilion, and admire astronomy exhibitions in the Space Pavilion. However, be aware that food and drink are not allowed in the cinema screenings, a rule that wasn't communicated until we reached the door for our allocated slot. It meant we had to ditch our drinks - two barely-touched hot chocolates from the cafe next door - much to my three-year-old daughter's disappointmen
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