For those looking for winter illuminations with a difference, Glow Marwell will see Marwell Zoo in Hampshire’s majestic grounds transformed into a twinkling wonderland on selected evenings between 18th November and 30th December.
Make memories with a festive experience to remember with glittering trails of fairy lights, beautifully lit trees and light sculptures. There will also be a number of interactive displays including fantastic glowing moon chairs. The chairs will form part of the 1.7km trail at the zoo.
With more than 250,000 LED lights in the magical illuminations and cosy firepits, the event promises fabulous memories. There will be comfortingly cosy catering options with burgers, hot dogs, sausage rolls, sweet treats and pigs in blankets. Plus, enjoy mouth-watering vegan and gluten free alternatives too. If you fancy a festive tipple, enjoy mulled wine, winter Pimm’s or a peppermint Glow Mocha.
As part of the event, roaming acts will be performing on some of the premium Glow Marwell event nights. These will include a 7ft Living Snow Globe (above), which comes complete with a button at the front that activates the snow, with an ornately decorated Snow Queen inside. A thick layer of snow covers the beautifully detailed winter wonderland inside, which has sparkle and magic galore.
The Ghost Caribou (below) will be twirling their way through a performance filled with song, shadow and music. Towering above the audience at more than 13ft tall, these impressive caribou will immerse visitors in tales of lost homes, impossible migrations and seeds of hope. Part caribou, part spirit, these mystical creatures are said to roam a mythical world after dark, accompanied by a wild herdsperson.
And the 11ft-tall Winter Wonderland birds boast colour-changing feathers that make a beautiful display. Based on the ‘two calling birds’ from the Twelve Days of Christmas song, these stunning, gentle birds are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Accompanied by their own Snow Queen, their glittering feathers and rainbow light effects are set to make them a Glow Marwell favourite.
Roaming acts will only be performing on premium nights, which can be identified by the ticket price of £18 per adult and £15 per child. The zoo is unable to specify which acts will be performing on any given night but all of the acts are guaranteed to put on a great display.
Glow Marwell opens at 5pm after the zoo has closed to Day Guests, and tickets are completely separate from zoo admission.
Tickets need to be booked in advance at www.marwell.org.uk/christmas
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