In pictures: We capture the magic of the Christmas trail at the Wimpole Estate

The spectacular Christmas at Wimpole illuminated trail has attracted tens of thousands of visitors.

The Sony Music trail at the National Trust Wimpole Estate opened on Friday, December 1, and runs until Sunday, December 31, with a host of new features to enjoy after dark.

From the spectacular Mycelium Network, created by Stevie Thompson of Custom Fibre Optics, to Crystal Garden, by Output Arts, featuring clusters of glowing shards, the trail boasts some unforgettable sights.

If you’ve got a ticket, look out for Woody Fox’s 12 Days of Christmas, large-scale wicker figures, featuring recycled materials that illustrate the song.

And don’t miss Pyrite Creative’s Light as a Feather – a series of steel feathers painted to glow in the dark, or the long Cathedral of Light tunnel.

Hilary Wilson, Wimpole’s experience and visitor programming manager, said: “We’ve been working hard for 10 months to bring this trail to life, and it’s wonderful to hear the many positive reviews we’ve received.”

The opening weekend alone attracted more than 2,500 visitors.

“This is shaping up to be the best year yet, with new installations and one of the longest light tunnels in the UK. Feedback online has been superb with some people even saying that they were moved to tears!” said Hilary, who said tickets sold “like hotcakes”.

For more information, visit christmasatwimpole.co.uk.