Easily one of the best parts of the Christmas season is the return of all the wonderful festive light trails around Kent. Among these, one of the most popular and iconic immersive light displays is, without a doubt, that of Bedgebury National Pinetum .

Every year, hundreds of lights and installations transform the 350-acre forest to create a dazzling winter wonderland. In 2025, the Forestry England-operated site is celebrating its 100th anniversary, with this year’s light trail reflecting the monumental milestone.

Having launched last Friday (November 21), the trails are open for the public to explore until New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, December 31). The centenary edition of Christmas at Bedgebury, which is produced by Sony Music in partnership with Forestry England, features 20 illumin

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