Christmas light trail coming to Heaton Park from the makers of Dunham Massey's festive event

The company behind the hugely popular Christmas light trail at Dunham Massey is bring a new event to Heaton Park.

In recent years, the park hosted the Lightopia event, but the firm unexpectedly went into administration in January.

Now Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, which puts on the annual Dunham Massey at Christmas event, is bringing a new trail to the Manchester park, which it says 'will be transformed into a world of dazzling lights, seasonal music and festive cheer along an after-dark trail like no other'.

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The event - Christmas at Heaton Park - is already being promoted on the My Christmas Trails Facebook page and will run from December 1 to 31.

It promises 'all the fun of the fair surrounded by breath-taking seasonal lights as never seen before'.

Families are invited to: "Discover colour-changing globes of light stretching out into the distance, larger-than-life flowers and neon strings that reach high into the sky. Wander through a laser garden filled with thousands of tiny beams of light and into a giant twinkling tunnel that surrounds you with sparkle.

"Immerse yourself in the tantalising world of thrills, spills and the sweetest of treats at the fairground village."

There'll be seasonal snacks on offer from hand-picked street food vendors and refreshments such as spiced winter warmer, hot chocolate or toasted marshmallows.

Tickets are on sale now and if you book before October 1, you can get them from £12 for selected dates. Relaxed sessions with fewer people and reduced volume will also be available.

The Christmas at Dunham Massey trail is one of the region's most sought-after festive events and it too will be returning for a seventh year,