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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Travel
Phoebe Taplin

All systems glow: 10 of the UK’s best winter light festivals

Love Light … Norwich cathedral swirls with colour.
Love Light … Norwich cathedral swirls with colour. Photograph: Chris Harvey


Light trails and shows are more popular than ever this Covid-ridden winter: inventive and mostly outdoors, they brighten the long, dark nights. For those of us drawn to their sparkle, the good news is they’re not just for Christmas. These cities, gardens and resorts are hosting illuminated trails and festivals of light in January, February and March. Book ahead, and wrap up warm.

Love Light, Norwich

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