Christmas at Bedgebury’s Sparkling Centenary Celebrations to Feature Captivating New Installations

Christmas at Bedgebury returns for 2025 with a dazzling array of new installations, returning favourites and a centenary celebration set to make this year’s trail the most memorable yet.

Marking 100 years of the world-famous Forestry England Bedgebury National Pinetum, the illuminated trail will offer a truly festive experience for all ages. 

In keeping with the venue’s outdoor lifestyle ethos, families, including those with dogs, can explore together in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Among the new Pinetum features are 20 illuminated tree stars, reaching up to five metres high, and ‘Light as a Feather’ by UK based Pyrite Creative where 12 ethereal UV-lit feathers will be suspended in the treetops.

Visitors will be drawn through Light Lines, a striking new light show made up of 200 glowing one-metre light battens.

Handcrafted over many hours, six intricate dragonfly lanterns by artist Martha Ellis will appear to have landed on the trail, while ‘Tis The Season’ by Output Arts will scale up the delicate charm of traditional Christmas baubles into dazzling installations up to 90cm high, adorning the tallest trees on site.

A series of seven bauble arches in the shape of Christmas Trees will form an enchanting walk through.

A breathtaking 42-metre long Christmas Cathedral will create a soaring tunnel of light, while 150 floating candles by French artist collective Pitaya will appear to hover magically in the dark.

The ever-popular fountain show will return bigger than ever, and visitors can also look forward to the return of the Bubble Walk, a perennial favourite that never fails to delight younger visitors.

In addition to the new displays, this year’s trail will also pay tribute to Bedgebury’s living history, with some of the site’s remarkable centenary trees illuminated as part of the display. Of the 315 trees planted in 1925 to mark the formation of the Forestry England Bedgebury National Pinetum, 89 remain today. Each tree bears a distinctive yellow label, allowing visitors to easily identify these giants of the collection as they explore the glowing landscape.

Christmas at Bedgebury is produced by Sony Music in partnership with Forestry England. Alongside its headline installations, the trail will feature festive food and drink stalls, warming visitors with seasonal treats as they explore.

Tickets are on sale now, with the event running from Friday, 21 November until Wednesday, 31 December.

This centenary edition promises an unforgettable seasonal adventure, inviting visitors to celebrate 100 years of Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest with an extraordinary light trail in the heart of its iconic landscape.

What: Christmas at Bedgebury

When: 21 November until 31 December 2025

Admission: Limited capacity with timed entry, early booking advised.

• Adult tickets: off-peak - £18, peak - £26

• Child tickets: off-peak - £12, peak - £18

• Family tickets: off-peak - £57, peak - £84

For full pricing, ticket information and bookings visit: https://www.mychristmastrails.co.uk/events/christmas-at-bedgebury

Website: www.christmasatbedgebury.co.uk & www.forestryengland.uk/bedgebury/christmas

Address: Bedgebury National Pinetum, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ

For more information please contact: Drew Cunliffe | [email protected]

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