Luminate comes to Sandringham

This is Luminate, which brings the woods alive with light and sound as dusk falls at Sandringham.

A holographic hummingbird buzzes through the trees at Luminate Sandringham (Image: Chris Bishop)

Sandringham estate lit up for festive season

Visitors walk an illuminated trail, with surprises and spectaculars along the way. They include a holographic humming bird, colourful trees, flickering fairies and a grumpy talking oak.

The event runs each evening until January 17, which some dates already sold out.

A clearing in the trees is lit up at Luminate Sandringham (Image: Chris Bishop)

The event has been modified due to coronavirus, with online pre booking of tickets required, strict time slot entry on the night to reduce any queuing and a reduction in the capacity on the event site, being just some of the measures in place.

Daniel Maycock, director of Luminate, said "We have had to ‘re-imagine’ some of the interactive elements, so there are less touch points but we feel we have created a memorable trail, with something for all ages."

Lights glow through the trees at Luminate Sandringham (Image: Chris Bishop)

The event starts from the visitor centre at Sandringham from 4pm most nights, with the courtyard cafe open and street food vendors outside.

To book, go to https://luminate.live/sandringham-estate

A light maze awaits visitors at Luminate Sandringham (Image: Chris Bishop)

A rainbow walk at Luminate Sandringham invites visitors to pause and spare a thought for key workers who have supported us through the pandemic (Image: Chris Bishop)

Visitors to Luminate Sandringham can make a wish and hang it in the trees for the fairies at Luminate Sandringham (Image: Chris Bishop)

Visitors try an illuminated dome at Luminate Sandringham (Image: Chris Bishop)

A grumpy tree at Luminate Sandringham (Image: Chris Bishop)

Parts of the woodland trails at Sandringham have been taken over for a Christmas lights spectacular called Luminate (Image: Chris Bishop)