Festive trail of a million lights brightens forest

Westonbirt Arboretum said "more than a million twinkling lights" form the trail

A spectacular light trail has been switched on in Gloucestershire as the festive season gets into full swing.

The Christmas trail at Westonbirt Arboretum, near Tetbury, opened to the public on 29 November, and will run until 31 December.

Organisers say the installations are "inspired by the natural world and festive themes", designed by Culture Creative and produced in partnership with Sony Music and Forestry England.

They added the trail features more than one million lights.

Willow Hives by LuminARTi is one of the installations brightening up the dark nights near Tetbury

Cranes by Studio Vertigo has been described as a "faithful representation of origami cranes"

A "dreamlike universe made of humour and poetry" is one of the installations featured in the after-dark trail.

Also among the displays is a piece by Studio Vertigo’s called Cranes. It features glowing origami-style birds crafted from recycled materials.

Another, called TILT, has lit-up seven metre-tall reeds made by a renowned French artistic studio.

Ros'O by TILT is inspired by reeds

New Year's Eve will be the final day of the light trail

Matthew Findlay, for Sony Music, said: "We are thrilled to be launching Christmas at Westonbirt trail this year with incredible, new artistic innovations.

"We’re determined to make this fantastic new festive trail the ultimate seasonal experience for all the family."

Illuminated displays including neon trees, glowing stars, and a sparkling tunnel of light accompany the artworks along the trail

Some traditional decorations, including nutcracker soldiers, have been dotted around the trail