PHOTOS show around a spectacular Christmas light trail at a National Trust site.

The Christmas light trail at Kingston Lacy has returned for another year and aims to dazzle visitors.

Opened on Friday (December 3), the grounds of the elegant country mansion have been transformed into a winter wonderland.

Trees have interwoven with neon and decorated with giant baubles, guests can wander through heart-shaped arches, then under colourful strings in an awe-inspiring display.

Installations include a 30-metre Christmas Cathedral, around 4,000 metres of string used to create Neon Strings, 600 LED white roses and 70 fire cans in the fire garden, stretched between towering canopies and beside a carpet of glowing white roses.

Dorset Echo: Illuminated trail at Kingston Lacy. Pictures: Michael Taylor

Technical and creative studio ArtAV, whose work features in theatres and live shows around the world bring their walk-through Bulb Farm, among a host of other highlights.

Plenty of food is also on offer with toasted marshmallows over a fire pit, a spiced winter warmer or hot chocolate.

Organisers say Christmas at Kingston Lacy 'provides a special way to celebrate the festive season with an unmissable outdoor experience' and the trail is designed for visitors of all ages and is accessible to all to enjoy.

Dorset Echo: Illuminated trail at Kingston Lacy. Pictures: Michael TaylorIlluminated trail at Kingston Lacy. Pictures: Michael Taylor

The trail is open between Friday, December 3 and Sunday, January 2, 2022, with opening times from 4.30pm, with the last entry at 8pm, the route closes at 10pm.

Ticket prices for adults are £18, child is £14, while a family ticket of two adults and two children is £60. Free entry for carers and children aged two and under.

Parking £8 per car but it is free for National Trust members when booked in advance.

Tickets can be booked through  - https://christmasatkingstonlacy.seetickets.com/raymondgubbay/christmas-at-kingston-lacy