Windsor Illuminated Returns with Myths on the Lake
Magic, mythology, mulled wine and giant marshmallows. The award-winning Windsor Great Park Illuminated is back for the festive season and Belle can testify it is better than ever.
This very special light trail weaving through a section of Windsor Great Park is a beautiful journey through fairy forests and impressive installations. There are several new mythical displays as well as the return of some firm visitor favourites.
Embracing a mythological theme, this year’s trail design features lifelike creatures at the ‘Enchanted Wood’ amongst the trees. The idea extends to the Obelisk Pond with ‘Myths on the Lake’ – a spectacular new projection show over the water.
A festive family treat in Windsor Great Park
The Obelisk Pond is home to a series of 15-metre tall ‘Dancing Fountains’, which wowed our young companions, while elsewhere along the trail displays include a majestic crown befitting the Windsor Great Park location – magical ‘Swirl Pools’ and a ‘Spira-light Forest’ of stylised, glowing Christmas trees – against a familiar Frozen soundtrack.
For those who have visited before, the dreamlike laser scape ‘Laser Symphony’ still lights up the woodland. The ‘Fairy Disco’ returns, as well as a brand-new installation, ‘Sparkle Step’s Cottage’ which, with its mischievous sprite storyline to captivate imaginations.
There are cosy rest spots along the way. We treated ourselves to a cone of loaded chips, an indulgent Christmassy crepe, and a giant marshmallow covered in white chocolate which we toasted on one of the nearby firepits. This year there is also a Bavarian-style bar serving deliciously spicy mulled wine and warming hot chocolate drinks.
Having wrapped up warm we spent an hour and a half walking the route – it could be done quicker but we stopped to take in every illumination at our leisure – and another hour at the funfair and market stalls at the end.
As most slots sold out last year, Belle recommends booking in advance to secure the date of your choice.
- Book tickets for Windsor Great Park Illuminated via?www.windsorilluminated.com. The event runs until Tuesday 2 January 2024, every day except Christmas Day, from 4.30pm – 10.30pm (last entry 8pm session) Ticket prices: From £19.80 adult, £12.10 child, £56.12 family (including fees).
