'I took my son on Windsor's Christmas light trail but there was a problem'

Now in its fifth year, Windsor Illuminate snakes its way through the Great Park with a spell-binding array of displays and activities, including the world's first LED snowman

Nothing says Christmas like a light trial, and Windsor Illuminated is up there with the best.

Now in its fifth year, the stunning display in Windsor’s Great Park's Savile Gardens sees visitors walk a 2.2km loop through ancient forests enjoying the Windsor Express Train, Snowball Elves, Woodfest, a dazzling Water Show and ‘Frosty Fred’ - the world ’s first outdoor LED screen snowman. It takes between one and a half and two hours to complete.

Dog friendly, the trail has ample stops for little legs - and thirsty adults alike - with cosy alpine bars serving mulled wine and open fires to toast marshmallows lining the