My Magical Evening at Christmas At Kew
I had the opportunity to visit the Christmas At Kew Gardens 2023 exhibition, a spectacular light trail that transforms the botanical gardens into a winter wonderland. It was one of the most amazing experiences of it's kind I’ve ever had, and I want to share some of the highlights with you.
The exhibition ran from 15 November 2023 to 7 January 2024, and featured eight new installations along the trail, including giant illuminated flowers, cascading lights suspended from the tree canopy, and 100 ‘floating’ candles. For the first time, Kew’s iconic contemporary art installation, The Hive, also features on the trail, creating a mesmerising display of sound and light .
The trail is about 3km long and takes about 2 hours to walk around, while stopping for refreshments and attractions along the way. There are plenty of options to satisfy your taste buds, from hot food and sweet treats to spiced winter warmers and hot chocolate. You can also toast marshmallows over a fire pit, enjoy a fairground ride, or catch a glimpse of Father Christmas .
The best part of the evening, however, was seeing the stunning light shows that illuminated the gardens with vibrant colours and patterns. Some of my favourites were the Cathedral of Light, a 100m-long tunnel of over a million pea-lights; the Firework Trees, a grove of heritage trees wrapped in sparkling lights that changed colour to music; and the Palm House Finale, a dazzling display of lasers and projections on the iconic glasshouse .
I took some photos of the exhibition and created a Flickr slideshow to share with you. You can view it below or click here to see it on Flickr. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Christmas At Kew is a must-see event for anyone who loves lights, nature, and festive cheer. It’s a magical way to celebrate the season and admire the beauty of Kew Gardens.
