Light trails are popping up all over the region in the run up to Christmas and last weekend I visited one that's so popular, the tickets get booked up months in advance.
Dunham Massey is around a 45 minute drive from Liverpool, depending on where you live (and motorway traffic) and its Christmas light trail illuminates the gardens right up until Christmas and beyond, finishing on January 2. If you haven't visited before, or aren't sure what to expect, let's just say you're in for a real treat - just cross your fingers it doesn't rain too much.
Getting there is fairly easy, it's around a 20 minute drive from Junction 20 on the M6 and once you've parked up, it's only a short walk - clearly signposted - to start the experience. Before you begin walking the trail, there's an area with some small, charming fairground rides - though these are more suited to toddlers and younger children, rather than thrill seekers.
