In 2016, 40,000 people headed to Harrogate’s Valley Gardens to see it transformed into a stunning fire garden, featuring a flaming display of sculptures and installations.
Now, five years later, the town’s iconic landmark is set for a second blaze of glory, when a magical fire and light trail arrives on Thursday evening.
Harrogate International Festivals has teamed up with outdoor events company Culture Creative for the occasion, which is being billed as ‘The Fire and Light Experience – a trail of blaze and brilliance through the Valley Gardens’.
‘Captivating displays’
Visitors will be able to see “mythical creatures, fire performers and captivating displays of fire and light”, according to HIF, which was also responsible for bringing the hugely successful Cie Carabosse Fire Garden to the town in 2016.
Sharon Canavar, HIF chief executive, said:
“We are incredibly excited to be launching our 2022 festival season with our Fire and Light Experience.
“Culture Creative are masters at delivering stunning visual displays in large, outdoor settings, and they are now adding the Valley Gardens to their impressive list of locations, which includes some of the most famous gardens in the UK, America and Australia.”
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Taking place from 6.30pm until 10.30pm from Thursday to Saturday it will be HIF’s first event of 2022 and is being part-funded by Harrogate Borough Council and Harrogate Business Improvement District.
Useful information
- Entrance to the event will be via the main access to the gardens, located by the Royal Pump Room Museum.
- Visitors are advised to wear sturdy shoes, as the trail takes place on natural paths covering areas of uneven ground and variable terrain.
- Photographs are allowed and visitors are encouraged to share images on social media using the hashtag #HIFfireandlight.
- There is no food and drink available on site as it is hoped people will use the event as an opportunity to experience “the great food and drink” offer available across Harrogate.
- Tickets for the event are priced at £12 for adults, £6 for 5 to 16-year-olds, and under-fives go free. You can buy tickets from the Harrogate International Festivals’ website.
