It might seem a long way off in these less than joyous times, but tickets have gone on sale for a major Christmas event.
Luminate Sandringham will see the woods around the Queen's Norfolk retreat stage a dazzling light trail again this winter.
The event runs from November 10 - December 18. Last year's highlight was a river of lights that flowed through a firebreak in the pines.
Organisers said: "We are refreshing the trail this year with lots of new light installations and can't wait to be open again."
Tickets can be ordered online at luminate.live/tickets/sandringham-estate.
They are priced from £16.50 (Mon - Weds) - £21 (Thurs - Sun) for adults and £11.50 (Mon - Weds) and £15 (Thurs - Sun) for under-16s.
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